April 9 - Updates from the County of Simcoe's Economic Development Office.pdf

Opportunities in the Defence Sector Webinar

We have partnered with representatives from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to deliver a webinar on April 30, 2026, from 10:00am-11:30am, focused on business opportunities within Canada’s defence sector. This session will provide an overview of the defence landscape, outline FedDev Ontario’s role, and highlight how they support companies interested in entering or expanding within the sector.

Registration is available here: Webinar Registration. Please feel free to share this opportunity with your networks. A social tile is attached, and a social post is available if you would like to reshare: LinkedIn.

Tourism Simcoe County – 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!

Made in Simcoe County Workshop – For Artisan Food Makers

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 10am-11am | Virtual

For local honey, maple, craft beverage, jam, preserves, chocolate, nut, and other artisan food producers

Made in Simcoe County Workshop – For Chefs & Restaurant Owners

Monday, April 27, 2026 | 10am-11am | Virtual

For chefs, restaurant owners, food truck operators, and bakers

Made in Simcoe County Workshop – For Local Artists & Makers

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 10am-11am | Virtual

For artists, woodworkers, potters, quilters, or any County keepsake maker

Your support in spreading the word is appreciated. For any questions, please feel free to contact Brittany Black, Experience Development Coordinator, Tourism Simcoe County at

brittany.black@simcoe.ca.

Executive Leadership Program

Delivered by Georgian College and Lakehead University, the Executive Leadership Program will run from May 26-28, 2026. The program builds on participants’ real-world experience, analyzes their personal leadership style, and helps them improve their own impact and drive performance and culture within their organization.

Executive directors, chief executive/operating officers, senior leaders from a broad range of industries including corporate, government, manufacturing, community services and healthcare looking for executive leadership training in Simcoe County can learn more and register here. Sharing this opportunity with your networks is encouraged.

EDO Events Website

Browse through our EDO Events Website to stay updated on all the various upcoming events.
Upcoming opportunities include:

Foodpreneur Advantage – 6-Part Virtual Series – 1st Session: April 16 

Simcoe County Skilled Trades Fair: April 23 

EDCO Clearview Regional Event 2026: October 8

Got an event you're excited about? Share it with our entire ecosystem! Simply upload your event on our events page and keep everyone informed about future happenings.

* Please visit our events website for full details