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Organizations that can help will appear below
Baker Tilly – Accountants and Advisors
Janet Currie
705-445-2020
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.
Barriston Law
705-445-1200
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.
Blue Mountain Village Association
Andrew Seigwart
705-444-7398
796455 Grey Rd 19, Unit 2
Responsible for maintaining all common areas and amenities in the Village.
Bluewater Angel Investor Group
Steve Lowe
519-376-8213
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.
Business Development Centre
Karen Clegg
705-445-8441
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).
C.E. McMahon Professional Corporation
Elaine McMahon
705-293-1017
249 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood
Providing professional accounting, tax, and bookkeeping services in Collingwood.
Career Solutions – Wasaga Beach
Janet Davie
705-429-5543
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.
CFIB (Canadian Federation of Independent Business)
Mike McCarthy - District Manager
705-444-9363
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.
Clearview Chamber of Commerce
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.
Collingwood Chamber of Commerce
Trish Irwin
705-445-0221
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.
Collingwood Downtown Business Improvement Area
Susan Nicholson
705-445-5595
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.
Collingwood Foundry
Brandon Houston
705-888-0204
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.
Collingwood Marketing & Business Development
Martin Rydlo
705-445-8441
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.
Community Futures South Georgian Bay
Gillian Fairley
705-445-8410
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.
Creemore Business Improvement Area
Laurie Severn
705-466-9906
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.
Economic Development Clearview
Amanda Murray
705-428-6230 x 249
217 Gideon St, Stayner
Economic Development Meaford
Stephen Murray
519-538-1060 x 1110
21 Trowbridge St W, Meaford
Economic Development Wasaga Beach
Johanna Griggs
705-429-7603
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.
FranNet
Natalie Peters
1-855-453-9915
5925 Airport Rd, Missisauga, ON
Provides no-cost guidance, information, and support to individuals interested in purchasing a franchised business.
Futurpreneur
Michelle Eames
416-408-2923
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.
Georgian Angel Network
Michael Badham
416-407-4324
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.
Georgian College, John Di Poce South Georgian Bay Campus
Veronique Chedore-Cantin
705-445-2961 x2900
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!
Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre
John Pickard
705-728-1968 x 1149
1 Georgian Dr, Barrie
Assists entrepreneurs in four main areas: training, connections, funding, and mentorship.
National Research Council
613-993-9101
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.
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE)
Dan Ruby
416 861 1092 x3249
325 Front St W Suite 300, Toronto, ON
Connects entrepreneurs, startups, industry, academia & investors to commercialize innovation and compete globally.
Pace Law Firm
705-444-0031
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.
Plan For Your Profit
Grazia Acanfora
705 994 3406
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
Ramona Holm Professional Corporation
Ramona Holm
705-444-9155
7351 ON-26, Stayner, ON
The place to go for all of your accounting needs.
Regional Tourism Organization 7
Kim Clarke
705-888-8728
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.
Robbinex – consulting intermediaries
Ross Kendall
289-235-7552
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.
Rourke Group
Lil Rourke
(289) 439-1744
Providing tailored accounting and taxation services to businesses and residents of Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Stayner, and surrounding areas.
Snider Litigation
Douglas Snider
705-445-8043
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.
Social Enterprise Network of Central Ontario (senco)
Elly Green
1 Georgian Dr, Barrie
Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school's SEN policy.
South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre
Tim Newton
705-446-3355
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.
South Georgian Bay Tourism
Melissa Twist
705-445-7722
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.
The Clever Office
Rhea Burns
1-844-426-9675
1 First St, Suite 220, Collingwood
An affordable and inspiring business support hub and coworking space located in downtown Collingwood.
Town of The Blue Mountains Economic Development
https://www.thebluemountains.ca/start-grow-your-business.cfm
Tim Hendry
519-599-3131 ext. 282
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.
Town of Wasaga Beach
Johanna Griggs/Ellen Timms
705-429-2271/2284
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.
Tracks Employment – Collingwood
Kelly Richardson
705-444-1580
50 Hume St, Collingwood
TRACKS Employment Services is a one-stop resource centre for Employment Ontario Services.
Vanessa Locicero, The Soul Attorney (of Locicero Legal Professional Corporation & Soul Attorney Inc.)
Vanessa Locicero
705-408-1663
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.
Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce
Debbie Cook
705-429-2247
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.