Events

March 17, 2026 - Mayor's Economic Development Round Table

UPDATE: Given the weather alert for tomorrow, the roundtable meeting format has moved to hybrid. If you have registered and would like to attend virtually, please reach out to [email protected] for a meeting link. 

Public registration for the Collingwood Mayor’s Economic Development Roundtable is now closed. However, limited spaces remain for large employers in construction, manufacturing, engineering, tourism and related sectors. If your organization is interested in attending, please contact staff at [email protected] by March 16, 2026 noon. 

The Town of Collingwood’s Economic Development division is inviting business leaders, stakeholders, and regional partners to join the Mayor’s Roundtable on Economic Development on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Collingwood Public Library – Community Rooms B&C. The session will highlight progress to date on the Economic Development Action Plan and explore next steps as the Town begins a planned refresh of the strategy. 

About the Economic Development Action Plan (EDAP) 

Collingwood’s EDAP guides policy, investment, and programming in support of a resilient, diversified, and innovative local economy. With the current plan now at the end of its intended lifecycle, the refresh will align the EDAP with major corporate strategies including the Community-Based Strategic Plan, Downtown Master Plan, and Tourism Master Plan and more while integrating feedback from local businesses and regional partners. 

A detailed agenda for the session can be found here: March 17-2026 Roundtable Agenda

October 20th, 2025 - Business Development Centre (BDC) Open House

 

In celebration of Small Business Week, the Business Development Centre (BDC) hosted an Open House for local businesses, entrepreneurs and supporters of the business community on Monday, October 20th, from 9:00am to 11:00am at 105 Hurontario Street. 2025 marked 10 years of collaborative service delivery by the BDC partners!

 

Event Calendars

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Town of Collingwood Events

Discover what’s happening in Collingwood with a full lineup of festivals, community gatherings, arts, culture, and seasonal activities. Explore upcoming events at collingwood.ca/events.

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County of Simcoe Events

Explore events happening across Simcoe County—from local festivals and live entertainment to community activities and cultural experiences. Browse what’s on near you at experience.simcoe.ca/events-directory/
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Small Business Events

Discover workshops and networking opportunities designed to help small businesses grow. Explore upcoming programming through the Small Business Enterprise Centre Events Calendar: enterprisecentre.ca/calendar/.

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Downtown Collingwood BIA Events

Downtown Collingwood is a beautiful 4-season venue for amazing events, from street festivals, to farmers markets, culinary explorations, and retail popups. Check back regularly to find out what’s coming up in Downtown.

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Community Futures South Georgian Bay Events

Explore Workshops hosted across the region through South Georgian Bay Community Futures.
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Collingwood Chamber of Commerce Events

Discover workshops and events hosted through the Collingwood Chamber of Commerce.

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Georgian Bay Accelerator Events

Explore upcoming events hosted by the Georgian Bay Accelerator.
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