The Inclusive Local Economic Opportunity Initiative (ILEO) brings together the private, public, and community sectors to reduce gaps in economic prosperity at the neighbourhood level. The Inclusive Local Economic Opportunity Initiative (ILEO) will bring jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities to residents and local businesses in the Golden Mile area including Victoria Village, Ionview, Kennedy Par
k, Eglinton East and Flemingdon Park. ILEO is the result of a multi-sector collaboration between United Way Greater Toronto, BMO, and many other public, private and community partners. ILEO is designed to help residents and small business owners like you to benefit from the many changes coming to the Golden Mile area. ILEO Good Jobs: If you are looking for job and training opportunities and live in the Greater Golden Mile area, ILEO Good Jobs is for you! Visit https://www.unitedwaygt.org/the-work/new-initiatives/ileo-initiative/ileo-good-jobs/ and complete the following survey to get started https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9JN7C9Q
2. Storefront Starter Golden Mile: If you want to start a retail business but need help and training to launch, consider joining Storefront Starter Golden Mile! Launching in early 2022, you’ll be able to develop your idea and business plan, participate in training and coaching, get access to financing, and get an opportunity to test your product or service in a summer marketplace in 2022. Please contact Laura Dowding to learn more and if you have any questions [email protected]
3. Aecon-Golden Mile: If you want to work in the construction industry, We’ll help you get started. We plan to grow this company so that it is working on sites in this area as the development begins. Priority will be given to residents living in the following Greater Golden Mile neighbourhoods and postal codes:
• Victoria Village, Ionview, Kennedy Park, Eglinton East and Flemingdon Park
• Postal Codes: M4A, M3C, M1L, M1K, M1J.
