News & Stories

A roundup of the latest noteworthy items and stories from Collingwood’s Economic Development team, including news releases and stories.

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Originality.AI – the name says it all

Originality.AI – the name says it all

Generative AI has been a trending topic since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022. But even before it became widely popular, the impact of generative AI in the content creation field was well known. While the technology has a multitude of benefits, it poses a...

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Sõl Kitchen

Sõl Kitchen

Sõl Kitchen delights the heart, mind and soul with flavour and nourishment! Silann Kaduc has loved cooking ever since she was a little girl. At 25, she opened Rain Tree Café, a restaurant and live music venue showcasing local artwork, in Waterloo, Ontario. After...

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Tenure – an employee rewards DEIB tech disruptor

Tenure – an employee rewards DEIB tech disruptor

Tenure, based in Collingwood, is one of the hottest tech start-ups of the year, recently making #17 in the Top 500 hottest tech companies at Collision 2023, a prestigious Toronto-based fintech competition. Recently selected for the Calgary-based Fintech Showdown and...

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

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...

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Train for Life moves with purpose

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...

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