Ideas offered for addressing this could include hosting a business attraction/investor forum and/or familiarization (FAM) tours; developing business ambassadors to share their experience/stories, including local business owners, entrepreneurs, realtors, etc.; sharing local success stories with potential investors; and, building on the current regional investment website as a tool for promotion.
Potential Lead: Regional Economic Development Working Group which includes representation from the CDC, the City of Orillia, Townships of Oro-Medonte, Severn & Ramara, and the Chippewas of Rama First Nation