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The Business Support Network of South Georgian Bay

WHAT NEEDS DOES YOUR BUSINESS HAVE?

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Organizations that can help will appear below


Baker Tilly – Accountants and Advisors

https://www.bakertilly.ca/en/btc/contact-us/collingwood-ontario
Janet Currie
705-445-2020
jcurrie@sgb.bakertilly.ca
Collingwood
Baker Tilly SGB LLP is a full-service accounting firm offering accounting, audit, corporate and personal tax, estate, non-resident, bookkeeping, and business advisory services to a variety of industries.
Financial Management

Barriston Law

https://www.barristonlaw.com/
705-445-1200
mortved@barristonlaw.com
1 First Street, Suite 224, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 1A1
Barriston is a large, full-service law firm, at your doorstep. Our dedicated and experienced legal professionals are one of Central Ontario’s most recognized and collaborative group of trusted advisors and counsellors. With offices across the Georgian Bay region, we have the bench strength to provide personalized, tailored service at the right level and price, bringing you peace of mind.
Legal Assistance

Blue Mountain Village Association

http://bluemountainvillage.ca/
Andrew Seigwart
705-444-7398
asiegwart@bluemountainvillage.ca
796455 Grey Rd 19, Unit 2
Responsible for maintaining all common areas and amenities in the Village.
Networking & Events Office Space & Real Estate

Bluewater Angel Investor Group

https://www.bluewaterangels.ca
Steve Lowe
519-376-8213
info@bluewaterangels.ca
142 10th St W, Owen Sound
Bluewater Angels is a not-for-profit organization, and a collaboration of 20 accredited investors prepared to invest several million dollars in local companies.
Financial Management Funding

Business Development Centre

http://www.collingwood.ca/BDC
Karen Clegg
705-445-8441
dobusiness@collingwood.ca
105 Hurontario St, Collingwood
The Business Development Centre (BDC) is a collaborative project between the Town of Collingwood, the Downtown Collingwood Business Improvement Area (BIA), the provincially supported Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC), and the federally supported Centre for Business and Economic Development (CBED).
Networking & Events Office Space & Real Estate Sales & Marketing Workforce

C.E. McMahon Professional Corporation

http://www.elainemcmahoncpa.ca
Elaine McMahon
705-293-1017
elaine@elainemcmahoncpa.ca
249 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood
Providing professional accounting, tax, and bookkeeping services in Collingwood.
Financial Management

Career Solutions – Wasaga Beach

http://www.careersolutions.ca
Janet Davie
705-429-5543
jdavie@careersolutions.ca
1367 Mosley St, Wasaga Beach
Comprehensive employment and job services; assessment of skills, interests, experience, and job search strategies. Including resume preparation, information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities, on the job training, help in maintaining employment, information and referral to other employment and community services.
Networking & Events Workforce

CFIB (Canadian Federation of Independent Business)

https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en
Mike McCarthy - District Manager
705-444-9363
Mike.McCarthy@cfib.ca
95 Manning Ave. Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 4G7
CFIB represents 110,000 independent businesses in Canada, including some of your neighbours. We are the largest group representing strictly independent business owners in the country. We give business owners like you: great resources, exclusive savings, and a stronger voice in the laws and regulations that affect you.
Business Planning & Strategy

Clearview Chamber of Commerce

https://clearviewchamber.com/
John Squire
705-428-3102
P.O. Box 1049, Stayner
The Clearview Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary group of businesses within the township of Clearview, contributing to the economic health and growth of our area through events, partnerships, community projects, and our voice with Clearview Township.
Networking & Events

Collingwood Chamber of Commerce

http://www.collingwoodchamber.com
Trish Irwin
705-445-0221
info@collingwoodchamber.com
115 Hurontario St, Suite 102, Collingwood
The Collingwood Chamber Of Commerce has become the voice of Collingwood's business community, and one of the largest and most active Chambers of Commerce in the region. The Chamber also offers a broad spectrum of benefits for small businesses and medium to large sized corporations alike.
Networking & Events

Collingwood Downtown Business Improvement Area

https://www.collingwooddowntown.com/
Susan Nicholson
705-445-5595
info@collingwooddowntown.com
105 Hurontario St, Collingwood
The mandate of the Collingwood Downtown Business Improvement Area is to promote a clean, beautiful, vibrant and attractive central business district and to support policies which enhance and assist the retail and business community.
Networking & Events Office Space & Real Estate

Collingwood Foundry

https://collingwoodfoundry.com
Brandon Houston
705-888-0204
brandon@collingwoodfoundry.com
60 Hurontario St, Suite 201, Collingwood
The Collingwood Foundry is a new generation coworking environment that gives freelancers, startups and micro-businesses the opportunity to work, collaborate and grow in a creative community focused atmosphere.
Networking & Events Office Space & Real Estate

Collingwood Marketing & Business Development

http://www.collingwood.business
Martin Rydlo
705-445-8441
dobusiness@collingwood.ca
105 Hurontario St, Collingwood
Collingwood's Marketing & Business Development team is the gateway to starting and growing your business in the Town of Collingwood. It's a great first stop to find out about available services and who to contact at the Town for permits, land and space information. For larger business investment ideas, we provide advice and assist in managing the application processes.
Business Planning & Strategy Office Space & Real Estate

Community Futures South Georgian Bay

https://cfsouthgeorgianbay.ca/
Gillian Fairley
705-445-8410
gfairley@cfsouthgeorgianbay.ca
105 Hurontario St, Collingwood
Community Futures South Georgian Bay (CF SGB), previously known as the Centre For Business and Economic Development, is a not-for-profit Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) sponsored by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. They offer: business loans up to $300,000, business coaching/mentoring program, business counselling and support for community economic development.
Business Planning & Strategy Funding Networking & Events Research & Product Development Sales & Marketing

Creemore Business Improvement Area

http://experiencecreemore.com
Laurie Severn
705-466-9906
president@experiencecreemore.ca
3 Caroline St W, Creemore
We are a group of dedicated volunteers, and business and property owners dedicated to the improvement of business within our designated area.
Networking & Events Office Space & Real Estate

Economic Development Clearview

http://www.clearview.ca/economic-development
Amanda Murray
705-428-6230 x 249
amurray@clearview.ca
217 Gideon St, Stayner
Networking & Events Office Space & Real Estate

Economic Development Meaford

https://www.meaford.ca/cao/economic-development.html
Stephen Murray
519-538-1060 x 1110
smurray@meaford.ca
21 Trowbridge St W, Meaford
Networking & Events Office Space & Real Estate

Economic Development Wasaga Beach

https://www.wasagabeach.com/town-hall/economic-development
Johanna Griggs
705-429-7603
edo@wasagabeach.com
30 Lewis St, Wasaga Beach
Responsible for the attraction of new business opportunities to the Town of Wasaga Beach through marketing, community promotion, and networking as well as encouraging the expansion and retention of existing businesses within the community.
Networking & Events Office Space & Real Estate Production Space

FranNet

https://frannet.com
Natalie Peters
1-855-453-9915
npeters@frannet.com
5925 Airport Rd, Missisauga, ON
Provides no-cost guidance, information, and support to individuals interested in purchasing a franchised business.
Business Planning & Strategy Research & Product Development Sales & Marketing

Futurpreneur

https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/
Michelle Eames
416-408-2923
info@futurpreneur.ca
133 Richmond St W #700, Toronto, ON
Provides support and guidance to a young entrepreneur assigned by Futurepreneur Canada to successfully establish and sustain his/her new business start-up.
Funding

Georgian Angel Network

https://www.georgianangelnet.ca/
Michael Badham
416-407-4324
michael@georgianangelnet.ca
10 Frid Blvd, Midhurst, ON
Connects angel investors in the Barrie, Collingwood, South Georgian Bay, Orange Ville, Orillia, and Muskoka regions with entrepreneurs needing equity capital to commercialize their innovations.
Financial Management Funding

Georgian College, John Di Poce South Georgian Bay Campus

http://www.georgiancollege.ca/sgb
Veronique Chedore-Cantin
705-445-2961 x2900
SouthGeorgianBay@GeorgianCollege.ca
499 Raglan Street, Collingwood, Ontario
Corporate Training Industry-driven training solutions with flexible delivery options to meet your organization’s needs regardless of your sector, size or budget. Our areas of training: Business & Entrepreneurship Community, Human & Social Services Computer skills and software Health and Safety Health and wellness Leadership and Management Contact us today for all your workforce development needs!
Workforce

Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre

https://www.georgiancollege.ca/community-alumni/entrepreneurship-centre/
John Pickard
705-728-1968 x 1149
hbec@georgiancollege.ca
1 Georgian Dr, Barrie
Assists entrepreneurs in four main areas: training, connections, funding, and mentorship.
Business Planning & Strategy Funding Networking & Events Research & Product Development Sales & Marketing

Meaford Chamber of Commerce

http://www.meafordchamber.ca/
Kim Ware
519-538-1640
info@meafordchamber.ca
13 Nelson St, Meaford
Networking & Events

National Research Council

https://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/irap/across_canada/ontario.html
613-993-9101
info@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON
The primary national research and technology organization of the Government of Canada, in science and technology research and development.
Business Planning & Strategy Funding Networking & Events Research & Product Development

Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE)

https://oce-ontario.org/
Dan Ruby
416 861 1092 x3249
dan.ruby@oce-ontario.org
325 Front St W Suite 300, Toronto, ON
Connects entrepreneurs, startups, industry, academia & investors to commercialize innovation and compete globally.
Business Planning & Strategy Funding Research & Product Development

Pace Law Firm

https://pacelawfirm.com/
705-444-0031
info@pacelawfirm.com
143 Pine Street, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 2P1
Pace Law Firm has dedicated itself to its goal of effecting positive changes in clients’ lives by representing them effectively in navigating the legal process, while also redefining the client experience. Today, Pace Law remains dedicated to upholding its signature “client-first” brand. With 120+ legal professionals in six offices, our firm serves its clients in over 38 languages.
Legal Assistance

Plan For Your Profit

https://planforyourprofit.com/
Grazia Acanfora
705 994 3406
grazia@planforyourprofit.com
Bookkeeping services which include: • Payroll • Monthly expense posting • Monthly sales postings • Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations • Monthly payroll deductions • Quarterly HST remittance calculations • Quarterly HST filing and payment • Quarterly WSIB calculations • Quarterly WSIB filing and payment • Preparation of year end papers for accountant • Preparation of T4 slips • Quarterly reports on business progress • Quarterly meetings • Phone and/or email support • Quickbooks Online support
Financial Management

Ramona Holm Professional Corporation

http://ramonacga.com/
Ramona Holm
705-444-9155
ramona@ramonacga.com
7351 ON-26, Stayner, ON
The place to go for all of your accounting needs.
Financial Management

Regional Tourism Organization 7

http://rto7.ca/Public/Home
Kim Clarke
705-888-8728
kclarke@rto7.ca
P.O. Box 973, Thornbury
Each organization is an independent, industry-led and non-profit organization. Each provides leadership and coordination to support competitive and sustainable tourism regions.
Networking & Events Research & Product Development Sales & Marketing

Robbinex – consulting intermediaries

https://www.robbinex.com
Ross Kendall
289-235-7552
ross@robbinex.com
8 Christie St, Grimsby, ON
Operates as a consultave business intermediary company in the mergesr and acquisitions of private companies. Offering consulting services; advises on various aspects of business and on selling a business, including marketing business, retirement planning, and succession planning services.
Business Planning & Strategy Financial Management Research & Product Development

Rourke Group

http://www.lmrourkecpa.ca/
Lil Rourke
(289) 439-1744
lilrourke@rourkegroup.ca
Providing tailored accounting and taxation services to businesses and residents of Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Stayner, and surrounding areas.
Financial Management

Snider Litigation

http://www.sniderlitigation.ca
Douglas Snider
705-445-8043
dsniderlitigation@gmail.com
1 First St. Ste 220, Collingwood
Solving business disputes, using a solid background in business law and common sense. Partnership, shareholder, director and creditor issues and remedies.
Legal Assistance

Social Enterprise Network of Central Ontario (senco)

https://senco.io
Elly Green
info@senco.io
1 Georgian Dr, Barrie
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school's SEN policy.
Business Planning & Strategy Networking & Events Research & Product Development

South Georgian Bay Association of Realtors

http://sgbrealtors.com/
705-445-7295
info@sgbrealtors.com
243 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood
Office Space & Real Estate Production Space

South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre

http://enterprisecentre.ca/
Tim Newton
705-446-3355
sbec@collingwood.ca
105 Hurontario St, Collingwood
The focus of the Small Business Enterprise Centre is to provide support to start-up and existing small business enterprises during their development, retention and operation.
Business Planning & Strategy Networking & Events Research & Product Development Sales & Marketing

South Georgian Bay Tourism

https://southgeorgianbay.ca/
Melissa Twist
705-445-7722
melissa@southgeorgianbay.ca
45 St. Paul St, Collingwood, Ontario
Recognized as the Destination Marketing Organization for the region, leading and developing partnerships aimed at promoting and supporting tourism in our remarkable regional destination.
Networking & Events

The Clever Office

https://thecleveroffice.spaces.nexudus.com/en
Rhea Burns
1-844-426-9675
info@thecleveroffice.ca
1 First St, Suite 220, Collingwood
An affordable and inspiring business support hub and coworking space located in downtown Collingwood.
Financial Management Networking & Events Office Space & Real Estate

Town of The Blue Mountains Economic Development

https://www.thebluemountains.ca/start-grow-your-business.cfm
Tim Hendry
519-599-3131 ext. 282
economicdevelopment@thebluemountains.ca
32 Mill Street, Thornbury
The Town of The Blue Mountains Economic Development department is a local resource focused on supporting and connecting entrepreneurs and business owners to regional economic development resources.
Networking & Events Sales & Marketing Workforce

Town of Wasaga Beach

http://www.wasagabeach.com/
Johanna Griggs/Ellen Timms
705-429-2271/2284
edo@wasagabeach.com
30 Lewis St. Wasaga Beach, L9Z 1A1
The Wasaga Beach Economic Develop and Tourism unit assists entrepreneurs in navigating the Town approval process; leads special projects and builds relationships with local business, developers, governments and relevant stakeholders to grow the economy; promotes Wasaga Beach to the world and attracts and retains business investment to the Town of Wasaga Beach.
Business Planning & Strategy Office Space & Real Estate

Tracks Employment – Collingwood

https://tracks.on.ca/
Kelly Richardson
705-444-1580
kelly@tracks.on.ca
50 Hume St, Collingwood
TRACKS Employment Services is a one-stop resource centre for Employment Ontario Services.
Networking & Events Workforce

Transitions Wealth Strategies – Bookkeeping Services

http://www.tranwealth.com/
John Robbins
705-888-2765
jrobbins@tranwealth.com
Wasaga Beach
Financial Management

Vanessa Locicero, The Soul Attorney (of Locicero Legal Professional Corporation & Soul Attorney Inc.)

https://www.thesoulattorney.com/
Vanessa Locicero
705-408-1663
vanessa@locicerolegal.com
64 Hurontario Street, Collingwood
With The Soul Attorney, there are two options for entrepreneurs to get support with the legal side of their business. If you are at the start-up phase and are looking for accessible legal education and mentorship, Soul Attorney Inc. offers a legal education course for entrepreneurs called Legally Lit, in both group and 1-1 settings that will teach you about the legal landscape of doing business. If you are at the phase of business where you're ready to come on board with the firm and work with a lawyer to get specific legal advice, take care of a legal procedure, or get custom documents drafted, Locicero Legal PC is happy to support you through that process.
Legal Assistance

Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce

http://wasagachamber.com/
Debbie Cook
705-429-2247
wbchamber@rogers.com
550 River Rd W, Wasaga Beach
The Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce shall be the conduit to promote and protect the interests and commerce of the entire Wasaga Beach business community with a focus on advocacy, education, and networking.
Networking & Events



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