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Introducing Dustin Bloechinger, BR & E Program Officer
We would like to introduce Dustin Bloechinger, who has just joined the Community Futures Huron team. Dustin was born and raised in Huron County. Dustin is very passionate and involved in the community. He has worked in finance for the past 8 years and enjoys helping people achieve their goals. Dustin joins CFHuron as the Business Retention and Expansion Program Officer, helping us to reach out to Huron County businesses and assisting with the program run by Huron County Economic Development. You are welcome to email Dustin at dbloechinger@cfhuron.ca.
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CFHuron July e-news
Community Futures Huron July e-newsletter has just been emailed out to our subscriber list. If you’d like to have a read, please click here! This month’s issue includes: Calling all Business Owners in Huron County! Canada Community Revitalization Fund accepting applications Sign-up for the Virtual Adviser Program! Tourism Relief Fund accepting applications Huron County Business Retention & Expansion Survey Top 10 tips to warming up cold calls and closing sales Community Futures – Helping Your Business Succeed
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Community Futures Huron AGM: 82 Huron County businesses helped by RRRF
News Release/For Immediate Release – Businesses in Huron County have received a total of $1.6M through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to mitigate COVID-19 impacts. April 1st, 2020 to March 31st, 2021 was the 27th year of operations for Community Futures Huron. With the onset of the pandemic, Community Futures Huron was called upon to play our part in navigating the economic challenges. It was with hard work, empathy and pride that the board and staff of Community Futures Huron rose to the challenge. During that time, we were pleased to be able to help stabilize the Huron County economy in a time of crisis. Small businesses are at…
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Business, Co-Hosted Webinars & Workshops, Huron County Economic Development Update, Marketing, Small Business, Tina Heathers, webinar, Workshops
Understanding the Marketplace with Tina Heathers
Business Basics: Understanding the Marketplace Webinar On Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 12 to 1 pm, you are invited to join Tina Heathers, CFHuron Lending and Business Coach, for Business Basics: Understanding the Marketplace, a free webinar hosted by Huron County Economic Development. Learn more about your industry, your customers, and the markets you serve; understand your competition and where you fit within the marketplace. Is your product or service fulfilling a need and will people pay the price you need to make a profit? This information can ultimately help you to make informed decisions that can maximize the potential of your business. Register Now! Please Note: Registrants will receive…
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Business, COVID-19 Support, FedDev Ontario, Funding, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, Women in Business
Hair By Joyce, RRRF client
We’d like to introduce Joyce Lappin, owner of Hair By Joyce located in Hensall, Ontario and one of our hard-working and friendly RRRF clients. Since 1982, Joyce has provided her clients with professional hair styling services. Her clients know what they want and appreciate the results of a skilled hair cutter. When Joyce was unable to access other COVID-19 business relief programs for her salon business, she reached out to Community Futures Huron. With financial assistance through the RRRF, Joyce was able to get the help she needed in a timely manner to re-open quickly and better serve her clientele. “We were not able to get aid from other COVID…
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Business, CFHuron Client Success Stories, CFHuron Update, COVID-19 Support, FedDev Ontario, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, Small Business
The Huron Christmas Store, RRRF client
Sandy Campbell, owner of The Huron Christmas Store located in Clinton, Ontario, was successful in applying for RRRF assistance to help her retail business adjust and cover business operational costs for the upcoming months. The Huron Christmas Store, the red store in downtown Clinton, is a unique year-round Christmas Store. Sandy’s store carries handcrafted pieces made by local artisans, supporting the community and providing unique items for customers. Almost everything in the store is handmade with love, from tree ornaments, wall and table décor, wreaths, cards, to gag gifts and more. They also carry artificial Christmas trees, seasonal décor and special bereavement & sympathy cards and gifts. “My store opened in…
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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…
