Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Live More in South Georgian Bay? Here are answers to some common questions to help you with your transition. If you still have more questions, feel free to contact us. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our amazing community.
I Am A:
Business Professional
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What resources are available for me in pursuing a job search?
Are there professional organizations, groups or networks that I can connect with in Collingwood?
A great place to start your search is by using the South Georgian Bay BizGrid which provides timely and relevant resources tailored to your specific business needs.
Here is an additional list of networks you can tap into:
Collingwood Young Professionals Group
Collingwood Chamber of Commerce
Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce
Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce
BNI The Blue Mountains (Thornbury)
Rotary Club of Collingwood South Georgian Bay
How can I find rental accommodation in South Georgian Bay?
How can I find housing in the Collingwood area?
My family is coming with me. What resources are available to help with their transition?
How do I keep up-to-date with events & activities around Town?
For Community Events follow:
Experience Collingwood:
https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceCollingwood/
https://www.instagram.com/experience.collingwood/
MyCollingwood.ca:
https://www.facebook.com/mycollingwoodca/
https://www.instagram.com/mycollingwood/
Blue Mountain Village:
https://www.facebook.com/BlueMtnVillage/
https://www.instagram.com/bluemtnvillage/
South Georgian Bay Tourism:
https://www.facebook.com/SGeorgianBay/
https://www.instagram.com/sgeorgianbay/
Municipality of Meaford:
https://www.facebook.com/municipalityofmeaford/
What’s the lifestyle like in South Georgian Bay?
Business Owner / Entrepreneur
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What resources are available to help me start my business
The Business Development Centre of South Georgian Bay is a collaborative project between the Town of Collingwood, the Downtown Collingwood Business Improvement Area (BIA), the provincially supported Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC), and the federally supported Centre for Business and Economic Development (CBED).
If you’re looking for an online resource, the South Georgian Bay BizGrid is a dynamic directory of resources to help you start and grow your business in the region. http://bizgrid.ca
I want to move my business to South Georgian Bay – where should I start?
Are there any co-working spaces or incubators for my business in South Georgian Bay?
What financing options can I tap into for my business?
How do I find commercial space for my business?
I have questions about zoning, bylaws or regulations. Who can I contact to ask questions?
How do I find staff for my business in Collingwood?
For hourly or contract employees you can reach out to TRACKS Employment Services or Career Solutions to find great candidates.