Upcoming Events
July 28th, 2026 | Starting at 11 AM
Celebrating 40 Years of Local Business Success
Located at: Restaurant Ste-Marie, Midland
Celebrating 40 Years of Supporting Entrepreneurs in North Simcoe. Join us for our Annual General Meeting as we reflect on four decades of business growth, community impact, and local success stories.
Our Annual General Meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.
Come learn more about our services, connect with our staff and volunteers, and hear inspiring local success stories highlighting our 40-year impact throughout North Simcoe. Book your spot by registering below!
Big Plans? We’ve got the capital.
Celebrating 40 years of backing local business.
To celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are offering 40 $40,000 loans. Book with our team’s business advisor, Lois Irvine to learn more!
June 18th, 2026
Workforce Connect
Funders Forum
What To Expect?
Inspiring Speakers: Hear from experts and leaders in the field.
Presentations: Engaging sessions designed to equip you and your team with the skills to navigate challenges and succeed collaboratively.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, industry members, and new collaborators.
Exhibitor Tables: Explore services and programs from leading workforce development organizations.
Why Attend?
Gain insights into best practices and resources for attracting and retaining talent.
Build connections with peers, mentors and potential collaborators.
Support Professional Development by participating in discussions tailored to support professional growth.
Leave with fresh insights into how to anticipate change and plan for future challenges.
June 16th, 2026 | 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Business Summit
Brooklea Golf & Country Club | 8567 Highway 93, Midland, ON
Running a business today requires more than hard work. It requires clarity, strategy, and the right people in your corner. The Business Summit is a focused afternoon designed for business owners across North Simcoe and Southern Georgian Bay who want practical insight they can apply immediately.
You will hear from respected regional leaders on succession planning, financial clarity, mentorship, referrals, and long-term growth strategies. Each presentation is centered around one key focus, the single shift that has the potential to materially strengthen how you operate and plan for the future.
Beyond the presentations, this event creates space for meaningful connection. Business owners from across the region will be in the room, building relationships, sharing experiences, and strengthening the network that supports our local economy. If you are ready to think more strategically about your business and connect with other leaders in the community, this is an afternoon worth investing in.
Past Events
April 22nd, 2026
Penetanguishene Business Community Breakfast
The Town of Penetanguishene invited local businesses to attend the Business Community Breakfast, a welcoming morning focused on connection, conversation, and collaboration.
This event provides an opportunity for Penetanguishene‑based businesses to enjoy a hot breakfast, connect with fellow business owners, and build relationships with local business support resources, as well as Mayor and Council. The breakfast is intended to strengthen relationships within the business community and create space for informal dialogue and engagement.
April 10-11th, 2026
Midland Home Show
As for the Home Show, you can add that our Volunteers and Staff participated in the 2026 Midland Spring Home Show with our new booth. The booth was in partnership with our community partner Route 93, who we located beside us.
March 6th, 2026
International
Woman's Day
Celebrate the achievements of women in business and community leadership!
Join the North Simcoe Business Centre and the Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce for the third annual International Women’s Day luncheon.
This elegant afternoon features networking, a delightful lunch, and insights from a panel of inspiring local entrepreneurs and community leaders.