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Georgian College finds innovative solution to labour challenges for two resorts

Georgian College has been supplying co-op students and graduates from its hospitality and tourism programs to businesses in the Collingwood area for many years. So, when it became apparent there was a need for more sustainable labour, the college was quick to respond...

Collingwood Youth Centre is ‘the’ go-to place for youth

Collingwood Youth Centre is so much more than a drop-in centre for youth of ages 12-18. Through the Centre, youth can learn new skills, connect with peers and mentors, gain access to useful resources and engage in fun activities. The Centre was started by a group of...

Train for Life moves with purpose

Braden Usher had an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. At eight years old, he started making hand- sewn goods and selling them at his dad’s store. As he grew up, so did his ventures, which expanded to include lawn care services, piano lessons and delivery...

DAVID HILLIS Salon delivers exceptional services

Collingwood is home to some BIG names, and recently we discovered when interviewing David Hillis, founder of DAVID HILLIS Salon, he was a stylist to some of the biggest stars in the movie business! Contracted by Paramount Canada and Warner Brothers to style A-List...

Why Collingwood?

Build Your Business Here

As one of the top places in Ontario to open and operate a small business, Collingwood boasts a growing population and a thriving business community. Collingwood acts as gateway to the South Georgian Bay region, with stunning landscapes that encourages an active lifestyle, and inspire the local arts & culture community. Collingwood is home to an exceptional primary, secondary, and post-secondary education system, as well as integrated healthcare services, extensive career opportunities and a wide range of shopping choices in historical, harbourfront downtown Collingwood.