STORIES & SPOTLIGHTS
Muskoka Job Board Campaign Wins National Marketing Award
Muskoka, ON (November 18, 2024) – Venture Muskoka, an economic alliance of the lower-tier municipalities within the District of Muskoka, kicked off implementation of the Muskoka Workforce Development Strategy with [...]
Campaign launches to support workforce development in Muskoka
MUSKOKA, ON (September 26, 2024) – Venture Muskoka, in partnership with the District of Muskoka and Simcoe Muskoka Skillforce, has launched a video marketing campaign for the Muskoka Job Board [...]
Market Research – What You Need to Know
Setting up a business is not always easy. When preparing for this often daunting task, your local government agencies are here to help! As many business owners will tell you, [...]
Co-working, Collaborating and Innovating in Muskoka
The Muskoka Collective is a group of passionate individuals committed to making a positive difference in the work-life of our members through smart design that connects, and supports productivity and [...]
Spotlight – Dot the T Productions
Staying true to its rural roots, Dot the T Productions was established in 2017 in the Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka. As a professional theatre touring company, Dot the [...]
Spotlight — Cedar Creek Muskoka
In 2014, Anne Corbin moved to Lake of Bays and opened Cedar Creek Gardening Services. Anne says she “saw a potential in the area to grow my gardening business” and [...]
Spotlight — Lake of Bays Brewing Company
For more than 10 years, Lake of Bays Brewing Co. has been a mainstay of the Ontario craft beer scene and a pillar in the Lake of Bays business community. [...]
The Gig Economy
“Living to work is not the plan,” says Camryn Harris, a Gen Z resident in our area who spoke eloquently and with confidence during a provocative discussion over dinner recently. [...]
Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board – Here to Help
Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board SMWDB is a community directed, non-profit corporation, 1 of 26 local planning board areas funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD). To [...]
Growing local business with support from Contact North | Contact Nord
Through Contact North | Contact Nord’s online learning centre in Bracebridge, local businesses and their employees can access free online opportunities to upskill and retrain. Whether businesses are operating in [...]
Workation in Muskoka with Mamalli
Mamalli is a pilot project offering two- and four-week 'workations' in Gravenhurst, the Gateway to Muskoka. Half of the 50 vacancies have been filled as of publication time. Pick-your-experience packages include accommodation, cleaning and amenities. It being a work-focused experience, high speed internet is a must. And they have accounted for pandemic realities with full cancellation refunds and cleaning and distancing protocols to keep everyone safe.
Muskoka’s Rural Renaissance
Tianna and Juniper Milennials Living the Dream in Muskoka In Muskoka, and especially in the Township of Georgian Bay, residents are finding three-bedroom townhouses with Bell Fibe Gigabit speed Internet [...]
Oak Bay Golf Course: Canada’s First Bee City Golf Course
Oak Bay Golf Club and Marina, located in Port Severn Ontario, is like other golf courses. It has impeccable conditioning and compliments its surrounding natural environment as if it was [...]
Help Wanted! Connecting Employers with Workers
The Gravenhurst Economic Development Team has Programs to Assist Local Businesses Find and Retain New Employees. Muskoka is known for picturesque views, year-round recreation and of course, waterfront cottaging in [...]
Investing in Muskoka: a winning proposition
‘Cottage Country’ is a familiar nickname for the scenic region of Muskoka. And, arguably, this is not a misnomer, because the shorelines of its numerous lakes are dotted with vacation [...]
Spotlight – Muskoka Smart Homes
Ever since Dave Fast and his wife Lisa were teenagers, the two had taken many trips to Muskoka with their families. While Dave grew up in St. Catherines and Lisa [...]
The Culture of Craft: the ‘makers’ of Muskoka
“Creativity is contagious … pass it on!” Albert Einstein is credited with making this quip and, while it may be one of his lesser-known theories, Muskoka certainly bears testament to [...]
Rural Renaissance Workers? Oh Yes.. They are here!
Living the dream Tianna and Mike Economic Development Officers in Muskoka municipalities agree That a Rural Renaissance is well underway here In Muskoka, and especially in the Township [...]
Station Stop for more than Love in MacTier
You don't have to wait for February to find love in MacTier, according to Betty Jo Royce who is the Owner/Operator of the "The Muskoka Station Store". It can happen [...]
Spotlight – Tri Lakes Training
In May of 2015, Ashley Niblett opened the doors to Tri Lakes Training in beautiful Minett of the Township of Muskoka Lakes. She grew up cottaging in Muskoka every summer [...]
Spotlight – Chef Henrie Bistro & Cafe
Chef Henrie Thoeringer brings unbridled passion and culinary expertise to his new bistro and café in MacTier. After graduating from the Austrian culinary school Landesberufsschule Obertrum in 2014, he was [...]
Rediscover Success in Gravenhurst
Graham Porter loved his childhood in Gravenhurst, but like many others before him he left so he could see the world. He spent more than 10 years on the west [...]
Spotlight – How a small rural school helped students land summer jobs
School is almost out for summer—and students at Honey Harbour Public School have summer jobs thanks to a new school project. The project began when one grade eight student, Jadyn [...]
Muskoka Futures Spotlight – Bracebridge Strength and Conditioning
Strengthening Business… Andrea James and Muskoka Futures share a common goal: to help their clients overcome hurdles and achieve success. Andrea motivates her clients to strengthen their bodies, while Muskoka [...]
