In this podcast we’re looking forward to sharing key information: from interviews with service providers and government representatives, to insights from local business leaders and best practice champions. We want to provide you with the information and tools to inspire and help you take your business to the next level
Whether that’s by accessing a new funding program, or considering creative and innovative ways to operate These episodes will be short, sweet and get straight to the point so you can absorb the information and move on with your day.
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Trailer - Season 1
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen businesses pivot and creatively adapt. Season 1 is focused on sharing interviews with service providers and government reps to insights from local business leaders and best practice champions.
Episode 1 - Regional Relief and Recovery Fund - Perth CFDC
In this episode we talk to Meghan Marshall, General Manager of Perth Community Futures Development Corporation (Perth CFDC) about the new Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) available to help businesses impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
For more information, and to contact Perth CFDC:
- Website: www.perthcfdc.ca
- E-mail: info@perthcfdc.ca
- Phone: 519-814-7570
Episode 2 - Ontario Federation of Agriculture Resources
In this episode, we speak with Danielle Collins, the Economic Development Policy Analyst with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) about the resources and tools to assist farm businesses during COVID-19.
For more information, visit the OFA's website: www.ofa.on.ca
Local rep for Perth County is Margaret Vincent: 519-482-9642 or margaret.vincent@ofa.on.ca
Episode 3 - Partners In Employment Resources and the Canada Ontario Jobs Grant
In this episode, we talk to Kara Jones from Partners In Employment, a local Employment Ontario resource in Perth County. Kara talks about available programs such as the Canada Ontario Jobs Grant and others.
For more info on the Canada Ontario Jobs Grant: www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/cojg
Partners in Employment: partnersinemployment.on.ca or call 1-888-729-9675
Episode 4 - MPP Randy Pettapiece & OMAFRA Programs
In this episode, we talk to Randy Pettapiece, MPP for Perth-Wellington and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. We discuss the initiatives he has been involved in, particularly focused on the agricultural sector.
To connect to jobs in the agri-food sector: www.ontario.ca/page/agfoodjobs
To reach Randy: pettapiece.ca or 1-800-461-9701
Episode 5 - Support Programs from the United Way Perth-Huron
In this episode, we talk to Ryan Erb, the Executive Director for the United Way Perth-Huron about the challenges faced in our communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic and some of the new and ongoing support initiatives available.
For more info about the United Way Perth-Huron, visit: perthhuron.unitedway.ca
To connect with community resources, call 211 or visit www.211ontario.ca
Episode 6 - Feeding Your Future Initiative
We welcome back Danielle Collins from the OFA to talk about the Feeding Your Future Initiative. This is an OFA project to promote agriculture and food jobs and training opportunities. #feedyourfuture
Episode 7 - Grants, Training Resources & More from the Stratford Perth Centre for Business
In this episode we talk to Holly Mortimer from the Stratford Perth Centre for business about a variety of resources available for local businesses including Starter Company Plus grants, online training opportunities through the Entrepreneurship Academy and mental health resources for business owners.
For more information, visit www.stratfordperthbusiness.ca
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