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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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Massage Therapy on The Square client safety ensured with the RRRF
Does your small business need help to weather the changes and challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic? The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, an interest-free loan program offered through Community Futures Huron, can help. Lorraine Dietz RMT, owner of Massage Therapy on The Square in Bayfield, came to Community Futures Huron looking for guidance on how to best help her adjust to the challenges of safely running a massage therapy clinic during a pandemic. Her clinic offers a calm, relaxing and tranquil environment where trained Registered Massage Therapists provide therapeutic and rehabilitative massage treatments for acute, sub-acute and chronic conditions. Lorraine writes of her experience here: “My business was…
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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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Client Success Story – Cabinscape
The great outdoors have gotten a little more comfortable, thanks to unique and cozy retreats created by Cabinscape. Owned and operated by John and Laura Loerchner, Cabinscape provides people looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life with clean, solar-powered and ecologically responsible getaways where they can connect with nature while still enjoying some creature comforts. “We offer tiny, off-grid cabins for wilderness retreats,” John explains. “The idea is essentially a sort of base camp that you can use in order to get outdoors.” “We’re very focused around the idea of people getting outside and going paddling, biking or whatever your preferred activity is, and just providing that…
