In 2025 +OSB celebrated 50 years of service, and opened their new location in Oro-Medonte at the Line 4 S Guthrie Industrial Park, moving their manufacturing and warehouse facility out of Oakville to the Township.
Invest in Oro-Medonte
Oro‑Medonte is where opportunity meets lifestyle. Located just an hour from the GTA, our township offers the perfect balance of rural life, community, and natural beauty. With strong a supportive business environment, connections to the surrounding cities and a growing economy, it’s an ideal place to start, grow, or relocate your business. Enjoy four-season recreation, vibrant local culture, and a welcoming community—all while building your future in a region committed to progress and prosperity. Live, work, and play in Oro‑Medonte—where businesses work together and life feels peaceful and away from the hustle of urban living.
With direct access to key provincial highways and established transportation corridors, Oro‑Medonte is strategically positioned for seamless regional and provincial connectivity. The Lake Simcoe Regional Airport is a significant area of ongoing development and future opportunity, strengthening the Township’s role as a gateway for business growth and innovation. Supported by diverse employment opportunities across four key focus areas and a community that continues to attract investment, Oro‑Medonte offers an environment for economic success for certain sectors and industries. The Township of Oro-Medonte is currently home to 4 industrial parks and the airport economic employment area.
Business Development
Information regarding significant business development initiatives within the Township of Oro-Medonte is provided below.
Current/On-Going Developments
New Industrial Condo Development
Industrial condo development in the Guthrie Industrial Park, located along Line 4 S in close proximity to Highway 11—just minutes from surrounding cities and providing excellent access to the GTA. This project will introduce modern, flexible industrial spaces designed to meet the needs of a wide range of businesses, from manufacturing to logistics and service-based operations.
The $25 million, 21,000 sq. ft. complex on 20 acres will include a state-of-the-art training facility operated by the Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO), a fully equipped banquet hall and office space for union and OETIO staff.
Construction began in October 2023 and is an example of Hörmann’s continued dedication to investment and growth in their North American operations. Hörmann Doors opened in October 2025.
Lake Simcoe Regional Airport - YLS (LSRA)
- LSRA Website
- Volatus Aerospace Announced at LSRA
- Chartright Air Group
- Economic Impact Study - 2019 InterVistas
- NEW Restaurant at airport - Off Eleven Pizza
- Airport Certification
Oro Station - Oro-Medonte Automotive Innovation Park
- Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 2024-SUB-01, Reinstatement of Draft Plan Approval (2639025 Ontario Inc. Oro Station Automotive Innovation Park), Part of Lots 18 and 19, Parts 1 and 2, 51R-39330, Con. 8 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte
- 2639025 Ontario Inc. Deputation to Council - December 12, 2018
- Staff Report DS2019-052 - Automotive Innovation Park Request for Amendment to Minister's Directive - April 24, 2019
- County of Simcoe Committee of the Whole Report - June 11, 2019
- Schedule 1 to County of Simcoe Committee of the Whole Report - June 11, 2019
- Schedule 2 to County of Simcoe Committee of the Whole Report - June 11, 2019
Township of Oro-Medonte Development Services Agenda - October 2, 2019 Correspondence from 2639025 Ontario Inc. - Province of Ontario Minister's Zoning Order - November 2019
- Oro Station & Georgian College Media Release - February 2020
- Oro Station Website - more information about the project
Why Oro-Medonte?
Looking for the perfect place to live, work and play? Look no further than the Township of Oro-Medonte!
Here are just a few of the reasons that you should consider Oro-Medonte to expand, relocate, or start your business:
- Convenient and strategic location with easy access to Highways 11, 12, and 400
- Less than an hour's drive to the Greater Toronto Area
- Opportunities for light industrial, commercial operations and outdoor recreation and tourism
- One of the lowest tax rates in the region
- A highly educated workforce
- Home to the upgraded and expanded Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
- Minutes from state of the art medical care at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital and Barrie's Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
- Access to four-season outdoor recreation destination
- First-class downhill ski resorts and Nordic ski facilities
- Nationally renowned mountain biking venue
- Premiere golf-courses
- Vast networks of trails ideal of cycling and hiking
- Hundreds of kilometres of paved roads for road-cycling enthusiasts
Oro‑Medonte offers a skilled and diverse labour force, making it the perfect place to live and work while building your business.
Key Workforce Highlights
- *12k+ residents active in the labour force
- *2k+ self-employed professionals, driving innovation and entrepreneurship
- *Oro-Medonte has a highly educated workforce, over 11k residents have a degree in post secondary education
- Wide range of occupations:
- Trades & Transport
- Sales & Service
- Health, Education, Law & Government
- Professional Services
- More info: https://townfolio.co/on/oro-medonte/labour-force
Oro‑Medonte offers prime employment lands and commercial clusters designed to support business development and expansion.
Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (LSRA)
- 595-acre regional airport among the newest in Canada
- Immediate catchment area of 500,000 people, expanding to 1.9 million within 90 km
- Fully serviced by the Canada Border Services Agency for international passengers and freight
- Strategic plan focused on long-term growth and economic opportunities
Oro‑Medonte Employment Lands
- Vital component of the Township’s land-use strategy
- Home to 4 industrial parks:
- Forest Home – Line 15 & Hwy 11
- Small Crescent – 15/16 Side Road & Line 13N
- Guthrie – Line 4 South & Hwy 11 N
- Oro Station – Line 7 N
- Plus the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Economic Employment District owned and operated by the County of Simcoe
Commercial Clusters
- Craighurst – Horseshoe Valley Rd W & Penetanguishene Rd
- Highway 11 Commercial Corridor – 3 main sections between Lines 1 & 7
The business sector is vital to Oro‑Medonte’s stability and growth. Our township is home to a wide variety of businesses, offering diverse opportunities for investment and employment.
Business Snapshot
- Total Jobs: 5,759 in Oro‑Medonte
- Most Popular Business Size: 1–4 employees
- More info: https://townfolio.co/on/oro-medonte/companies
Industries Represented
Largest industry by business count is Construction
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Professional Services
- Health Care
- Finance
- Arts & Entertainment
- Accommodation
- Public Administration
4 Key Growth Sectors
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Service-Based Sectors
- Tourism
Oro‑Medonte is focused on developing key sectors that leverage the region’s strengths and create new opportunities for businesses and residents alike.
Oro‑Medonte offers a unique blend of opportunity and lifestyle that sets it apart. Located in the County of Simcoe Oro‑Medonte delivers an exceptional quality of life with four-season recreation—from boating on Lake Simcoe to skiing and hiking in the scenic Oro Moraine. Residents benefit from nearby education and healthcare facilities, including Georgian College, Lakehead University, and modern hospitals in the surrounding cities of Barrie, Orillia & Midland. With a forward-thinking economic development strategy, Oro‑Medonte is a community that’s connected, growing, and rich in culture. This is more than a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. Invest where business meets lifestyle.
Key Tourism Investment Areas
Visit INVEST in Orillia and Lake Country Tourism to learn more about key tourism investment opportunities in the area. You can review the feasibility studies, demographic information and potential growth industries that are a good fit for the region. Orillia and Lake Country Tourism and partners identified 10 of the best opportunities and further investigated the following 3 opportunities for the tourism industry:
- Family Entertainment
- Glamping and Outdoor adventures
- Waterfront restaurants
The Township of Oro-Medonte completed a Tourism Gap Analysis and Policy Recommendation Project in 2020 to identify investment opportunities specific to Oro-Medonte.
Contact Us
Township of Oro-Medonte Administration Centre
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, ON L0L 2E0
Phone: (705) 487-2171
Fax: (705) 487-0133
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