Entrepreneurship resources and support
Georgina businesses have access to a wealth of resources designed to support growth, innovation, and workforce development. Local services such as York University's YSpace, the Georgina Chamber of Commerce and the South Lake Community Futures Development Corporation provide networking opportunities, funding and mentorship.
Businesses can also take advantage of employment and training services, including Job Skills and the Learning Centre for Georgina. Regional support is available through organizations like the Workforce Planning Board of York Region, York Region Economic Development, and Central Counties Tourism, which offer data, funding, and business development programs.
Whether through government funding, training, or networking, Georgina businesses have extensive resources to thrive in an evolving economic landscape. View our comprehensive list of local, regional and other resources that can support your business.
Additional resources
How to promote your tourism business or event in Georgina
It can be overwhelming at times for tourism businesses and event organizers to know what resources are available to help promote their business and events to a wider market. A tourism business includes many businesses such as hotels and resorts (accommodations), restaurants (food and beverage), art galleries and cinemas (entertainment), boutique shops and more. It is essentially any business that a visitor would access during a short-term or long-term stay. Below is a list of valuable resources you can take advantage of to increase your business or event exposure. Read more.
Resources to assist with setting up and managing your online Google presence
This guide is for new or growing businesses that need to create a Google Business Profile from scratch. It walks through setup, verification and key optimization steps to help them get found on Search and Maps.
How to Claim and Manage Your Profile
This guide is for businesses that already have a listing but need to claim ownership, regain access, or update and manage their profile.
Trade support
The Town of Georgina is not alone as we navigate the tariffs implemented by the US Government. We know these tariffs will impact businesses across York Region and Georgina not only in terms of supply chain, but also their ability to maintain employment numbers that so many of our residents rely on. For detailed support resources, visit yorklink.ca/trade.
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