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.
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. Here you'll find:
- Tariff Updates: Highlights recent U.S. tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminum, and Canada’s $29.8 billion in retaliatory measures.
- Financial Support Programs:
- Ontario’s $50 million Trade Fund
- Canada’s $6 billion in tariff relief
- EDC’s $5 billion Trade Impact Program
- BDC’s $500 million in loans
- FCC’s $1 billion in financing
- Flexible EI Work-Sharing options
- Export Tools & Resources:
- Export guides and trade agreement information
- Tariff finder tools
- Templates for U.S. tariff remission requests
- Insights and Analysis:
- Tariff Impact podcast series
- Surveys and reports from the Bank of Canada, KPMG, and CFIB
- Trade Events and Missions: Listings of upcoming programs to support SMEs in navigating trade and tariff challenges.
- Regional Trade Data: A dashboard offering insight into York Region’s trade performance.
Our Economic Development team is also here to support your business in navigating this challenging time. Fill out the short form below to schedule a time to connect with us.