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Businesses: Get help with COVID-19 costs
Ontario is helping small businesses with the unexpected costs of PPE with the Ontario Main Street Relief Grant: PPE support. Eligibility: To be eligible, your business must have two to nine employees and be in one of the following sectors: retail accommodation and food services repair and maintenance personal and laundry services gyms and yoga studios What you’ll get: Eligible small businesses will get one-time grants of up to $1,000. Find out if your business is eligible for grants to help with the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE) and your property taxes and energy bills. For complete info, please go to: https://bit.ly/3ofJtI3
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Huron County Business & Tourism Update
FROM HURON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Huron County Business Map -With the current changes in government restrictions with the current lockdown, make sure you update your business details on the HC BizMap. You can add your business or suggest edits to the BizMap yourself! Digital Service Squad: The Huron County Digital Service Squad is still active through the lockdown to assist your businesses with their digital goals remotely, at no cost! The DSS will be available until mid-February 2021, so please do not miss out on this great opportunity to help increase the use of digital technologies in your business! The Digital Service Squad can provide one-on-one assistance, at no cost, to…
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Business, Community Project, COVID-19 Support, Economic Development, From Our Network, Huron County Tourism, Tourism
2021 Huron Tourism Summit – Rescheduled
Join Huron County Economic Development for the Huron County Tourism Summit, featuring two virtual half-day sessions led by tourism industry experts. Register for ONE or BOTH days: Monday, January 25 from 1:30 – 4:00 pm Tuesday, January 26 from 9:00 – 11:30 am Each of the days will include interactive breakout sessions, as well as updates from Huron County Economic Development and Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4). Registration is free. View the agenda and register here. About this Event January 25, 2021 (1:30-4:00pm) Led by William Bakker (Destination Think) Sponsored by Community Futures Huron Keynote: William Bakker of Destination Think will provide a keynote on tourism market trends with a focus on…
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Business, CFHuron Client Success Stories, CFHuron Update, COVID-19 Support, FedDev Ontario, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, Small Business
Naturally Bongins plans for the future with RRRF help
Small businesses are at the heart of our economy and are vital to our communities; the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, offered through Community Futures Huron, is in place to help Huron County businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Naturally Bongins, located in Wingham, Ontario is co-owned by Bill George and Ashley Vander Velden. In 2018 they had the idea of the ultimate stash box, giving legal cannabis enthusiasts peace of mind that they are being responsible for keeping accessories locked up and stored away from their children and pets. As the cannabis industry is evolving so is Naturally Bongins. Their vision is to create a collaborating environment between head shops…
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Business, CFHuron Client Success Stories, CFHuron Update, Client News, COVID-19 Support, FedDev Ontario, Funding, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, Small Business
Winston’s Men’s Wear, RRRF client
Community Futures Huron, a federally funded non-profit organization, is here to support small businesses in Huron County. During during COVID-19, CFHuron is helping local businesses by providing access to the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, a federally funded business assistance loan program. The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) 2.0 is a new program offered through FedDev Ontario and Community Futures Ontario to provide financial assistance to small and medium-sized businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and who are unable to access the Government of Canada’s existing relief measures. The RRRF financing is to support small enterprises including social enterprises that are unable to access federal and provincial relief funding programs, or unable…
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Business, CFHuron Update, COVID-19 Support, FedDev Ontario, Loans, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, Small Business
Community Futures Huron accepting applications for the 2nd round of RRRF interest-free business loans
We are here to help local businesses. If your business has been impacted by COVID-19 and you’ve been unable to access other federal support, you may be eligible for the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund. Community Futures Huron is accepting applications for the 2nd round of RRRF interest-free business loans up to $40,000. The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) 2.0 is a NEW round of the funding program offered through FedDev Ontario and Community Futures Ontario to provide financial assistance to small and medium-sized businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and who are unable to access the Government of Canada’s existing relief measures. Please visit our website for application…
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Business, Business Advice, Business Services, CFHuron Update, Coach's Corner, Customer Service, Small Business Management, Solving Small Business
7 ways to make your customers feel important
How many times have you spent your well-earned dollars on a product or service, only to feel like a number or a commodity to the company once they’ve received payment? On the other hand, how well do you remember the companies that made you feel like they really valued you as a customer? It seems that the second scenario is becoming rarer, and those companies that do go the extra mile to make their customers feel important and valued, stand head and shoulders above the rest. Winning customer loyalty takes a lot of time and energy… achieving it will give you a never-ending source of repeat business and referrals. Winning…
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Business, CFHuron Update, COVID-19 Support, From Our Network, Huron County Tourism, News, Small Business
Retail food industry survey
FROM HURON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Nov. 27, 2020 – Calling all restaurateurs, takeouts, bakeries, cafes, grocers, bars, pubs, brewers, market vendors, and other food retailers! Huron County is excited to collaborate with Dr. Jason Gilliland at Western University to gather perspectives from the retail food industry about the COVID-19 pandemic situation. They are collecting information from those employed or recently unemployed in the food retail sector (including restaurants, bars, grocery stores and farmers markets). Workers will be entered into a draw for one of three $500 gift cards for completing the survey. If you are interested in participating in their study, we invite you to complete their survey of…
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Digital Transformation Grant – deadline extended to December 15, 2020
FROM HURON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Nov. 27, 2020 – That’s right! It’s not too late to apply for this $2,500 grant to help your business achieve your digital goals and increase your capacity through digital transformation! The application deadline has been extended until December 15 (OR until all grants have been exhausted)! Register your business online at https://digitalmainstreet.ca/ or get in touch with your local Digital Service Squad member by contacting economicdevelopment@huroncounty.ca.
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Statement by the Prime Minister on Global Entrepreneurship Week
Nov. 16, 2020 – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Global Entrepreneurship Week, which runs from November 16 to 22, 2020: “Entrepreneurs move Canada forward. They transform imagination into reality, create millions of good paying jobs, build strong communities across the country, and generate economic growth for all of us. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “Today marks the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a time to celebrate entrepreneurs and to thank them for their important contributions to our country’s prosperity. It is also an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to explore their potential and to connect with the resources and tools they need to turn their visions and…
