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Orillia and District Construction Association (ODCA)
with community and business through
networking and community activities
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
connects Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature
Focused on rebuilding after tough economic times
and ensuring it provides value for members, the Orillia
and District Construction Association (ODCA) is estab-
lishing networking opportunities and allowing board
members to focus on their strengths.
ODCA president Wayne Rowbotham, also a Sim-
coe County Home Builders Association director, says
the association has widespread membership, both ge-
ographically and in business interests. “We have mem-
bers who are contractors, builders, designers,
professionals, manufacturers and cover many other
fields,” he said. “To support their needs and provide
them with resources we are looking at partnering with
other groups, like our local Community Development
Corporation, to ensure they have specific connections
for things like training and business techniques.”
Rowbotham says the board is equally diverse, with
members coming from backgrounds including safety,
insurance and design.
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“Our membership declined a few years ago with
the economy but now membership is picking up,
which tells me we’re providing the valuable resources
we intend to. We’re encouraging board members to
spread their wings, are ensuring we offer a variety of
resources our members want including speakers and
marketing support, and letting members guide us to-
wards what they want to see more of based on their
response.” The association promotes itself through print, local
home shows, an updated website and events like an
annual golf tournament. “We want everyone to realize
the association is a resource for many things,”Row-
botham said. “We offer a scholarship for careers in
trades and get involved as part of the community
through many events, including the annual winter car-
nival.” For more information, visit orilliaconstruction.ca.