Welcome to the Innisfil Economic Development newsletter!
This month, we're excited to share the latest updates on economic growth and upcoming events in our community. From innovative startups to thriving local businesses, there’s always something to celebrate in Innisfil. The Town of Innisfil’s Economic Development team is here to support you—reach out anytime at business@innisfil.ca for general inquiries or business assistance.
Innisfil & Area Job Fair
Agilec Innisfil is excited to be hosting the Innisfil & Area Job Fair on Thursday, April 16 from 1pm to 6pm at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library.
Meet with local employers who are looking to hire, learn about current job openings, and grow your professional network all in one place!
View Agilec Innisfil’s Instagram or Facebook to learn more about the job fair and the upcoming job fair workshops they’re hosting to help you prepare your resume and cover letters.
Simcoe County Skilled Trades Fair
The Simcoe County Skilled Trades Fair will be held on April 23 at the Georgian College, Midland campus. This interactive, community focused event will feature:
- Hands on employer exhibits
- Service provider booths
- Job and apprenticeship fair
- Panel discussions with people who have built successful careers in the skilled trades
Exhibitor registration is now open at WorkInSimcoeCounty.ca/SkilledTradesFair. Innisfil Employers are encouraged to register. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your organization and the skilled trades career pathways you offer, engage with students and job seekers, and inspire the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
Made in Simcoe County Virtual Workshop Series
Tourism Simcoe County is thrilled to launch their Made in Simcoe County Program and are looking for local makers, producers, and chefs across the County to join one of the three upcoming Made in Simcoe County workshops. The workshops will introduce the Made in Simcoe County program and its benefits, explain why certification matters, walk through eligibility criteria and application checklists, and will end with a live Q&A. Each virtual workshop is tailored to the specific business category. Registration is now open!
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 10am-11am | Virtual
For local honey, maple, craft beverage, jam, preserves, chocolate, nut, and other artisan food producers.
Monday, April 27, 2026 | 10am-11am | Virtual
For chefs, restaurant owners, food truck operators, and bakers.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 10am-11am | Virtual
For artists, woodworkers, potters, quilters, or any County keepsake maker.
Tourism Simcoe County Film Industry Toolkit
If you are considering offering your property as a filming location, expanding your services to support film and television productions, or simply want to explore the opportunities available in the film industry, then the Tourism Simcoe County Film Industry Toolkit is for you!
The Tourism Simcoe County Film Industry Toolkit outlines the steps required to list your location in the provincial film database, market your property or services effectively, understand how film and television productions operate, and explore new revenue opportunities as a film‑friendly vendor. The toolkit contains all the information you need to help determine whether participating in the film industry is right for your business.
Learn more about the Tourism Simcoe County Film Industry Toolkit on their website.
Summer Company Program
Applications are now open for the annual Summer Company program!
This youth-specific program, run through the local Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC), provides students in Ontario who are between the ages of 15-29 with funding, business training, and mentorship to start up and run a business over the summer months. More details, including eligibility criteria, can be found here: Start a summer company: students | ontario.ca.
Interested students (and/or their parents) in Innisfil can contact the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County & Orillia to learn more about the program and apply:
Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County & Orillia – Summer Company
Resources in Response to U.S. Tariff Concerns
The Town of Innisfil is actively engaged in discussions with a number of partners regarding the impending tariffs. In particular, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, is leading the charge on behalf of Canadian municipalities as it pertains to a number of tariff related impacts, which may include, but are not limited to municipal law enforcement, import and export of goods and services, impacts to municipal procurement and infrastructure projects, and potential impacts on small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s). Mayor Dollin, Council, and Economic Development staff are participating in these conversations and sharing the feedback of local business stakeholders.
In the meantime, the County of Simcoe Economic Development Office has created a dedicated webpage with comprehensive Tariff Resources to help businesses navigate potential changes. Also found on the site is a short tariff impact assessment created in collaboration with the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus.