Business News | June 2025

WHAT'S NEW

STAYCATION IN ORANGEVILLE

Staycations are making a comeback in 2025 and Orangeville is ideally situated to leverage this provincial trend. A recent consumer survey completed by Destination Ontario shows that Ontario residents are planning to travel closer to home this year. Local and regional travel options are top-of-mind for summer getaways and 53% of respondents said that visiting small towns was a favourite activity. This current economic environment presents an opportunity for communities like Orangeville to showcase its small-town charm, lively festivals, and welcoming spirit. Our proximity to the GTA also makes Orangeville a convenient day trip destination and with the beauty of Dufferin County at our doorstep, overnight visits are also expected to increase.

WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

HOW TO BOOST THE VALUE OF YOUR BUSINESS

Business owners make decisions every day that shape their company’s future. With so many competing demands, it’s vital to understand which choices have the greatest impact on a company's financial worth. Led by Rodney Hough of the Entrepreneurs Club, this workshop will highlight the eight main drivers of a company's value and offer tips on how to significantly boost it. Whether you're preparing to sell your business or simply want to enhance its worth, this workshop will help you maximize your investment.

June 19 , 2025 | 9 - 10:30 a.m.
200 Lakeview Court (upper level)

More Local events and learning opportunities to inspire and connect you:

DEI as a Business Strategy

Tuesday, June 3 | 12 – 1 p.m.

Hosted by Central Counties Tourism

Mastering Your Message: Advertising 101

Wednesday, June 18 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Hosted by Dufferin Board of Trade

Visit our business calendar to explore all the events scheduled in 2025.

BUSINESS FEATURE

EXPERIENCE A PERSONALIZED VISIT

Ideally located in the heart of downtown Orangeville, The Nest Suites offer visitors comfortable stays and personalized experiences. As a natural extension of the established Bluebird Café and Grill, The Nest features two unique suites. Each visit is complemented with special touches and tailored itineraries, all organized by local Memory Curator, Jessica Marchildon. The Nest recently celebrated its first anniversary and has successfully created a new accommodation option for visitors to Orangeville.

Read more about The Nest Suites

ACCESS FUNDING, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES

Financial Incentives for your facade

The Town of Orangeville offers eight financial incentive programs through the Community Improvement Plan (CIP). Property and business owners can receive funding to help offset costs for projects that upgrade sites, revive old buildings, reuse spaces, or clean up polluted areas. Bluebird Café and Grill recently received funds through the CIP’s Facade Improvement Grant and invested in beautiful upgrades to their building. See their results in the photo above!

Apply for incentives

Matching Funds for tourism businesses

Tourism businesses can now access funding through four streams of Central Counties Tourism’s Partnership Program. New this year is the Small Enterprise Marketing Support Program designed for small businesses looking for support in reaching an audience that is farther than 40 kilometers from where they operate. Successful applicants can receive up to $2,000 in matching funds to support paid marketing programs geared towards growing visitation.

Apply by June 13

FOR THE LOVE OF TOURISM

Get a copy of the 2025 Love, Orangeville visitor guide

The latest edition of the Love, Orangeville visitor guide is now here, and it is full of inspiration and ideas for tourists and residents! While it’s available online any time, local businesses are also invited to distribute copies of the guides to customers – simply contact us with the number you need. You can also direct visitors to distribution points throughout Orangeville where they can find their own copy along with other visitor information:

Orangeville Public Library (Mill Street and Alder branches)
Alder Recreation Centre main floor
Town Hall
Downtown directory (beside TD Bank)
Exterior of lower level at 200 Lakeview Court

Discover the 2025 visitor guide!

Plan your event with Culture Days

Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture inviting millions of people to attend thousands of free participatory events across the country both in-person and online. Culture Days offers free resources to support events and community organizers in the successful planning, promotion, and evaluation of their Culture Days events.

Access free resources for your event

Your business can play an important role in helping to develop our community as a tourism destination. We invite you to get involved and stay informed. Learn how online.

Is your tourism business on social media? Don’t forget to tag @OrangevilleTourism for a chance to be featured on Love Orangeville’s Instagram or Facebook accounts.

BUSINESS UPDATES

CELEBRATE BUSINESS MILESTONES

High Society | Grand Opening

Eye Society | Grand Opening

L.I.F.T. Athletic Centre | Grand Opening

Browzen | Grand Opening

The Chocolate Shop | 20 years in business

Tell us about your business achievement with our Business Connection form.

Celebrate a milestone

TIP OF THE MONTH

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Learn more about Boundless Accelerator

edo@orangeville.ca

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