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  • CFHuron Board Members,  CFHuron Update

    Meet Our Board: Winona Bailey

    June 11, 2021 /

    We are pleased to introduce Winona Bailey, one of our new Community Futures Huron volunteer board members for 2021/2022. Winona is the Retail Operations Manager and Creative Lead for five one nine prints & frames in Zurich, Ontario, Canada. Previously she was employed at the Hensall District Co-operative as the Public Relations & Brand Ambassador. In her own business, winonab.photography, aside from five one nine prints & frames, Winona offers website services, branding advisement, social media assistance, photography and videography. Winona graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Bioarchaeological Anthropology and Criminology with a minor in Classical Studies. Her experiences have led her to…

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    Rural Economic Development Forum

    October 18, 2019

    Councillor Myles Murdock joins CFHuron Board of Directors

    December 18, 2020

    Jan Hawley receives prestigious economic development award

    February 14, 2020
  • Business,  CFHuron Update,  COVID-19 Support,  Press Release

    Community Futures Huron AGM: 82 Huron County businesses helped by RRRF

    June 1, 2021 /

    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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    Ensure your next website designer is a good fit for your business

    February 20, 2020

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    March 27, 2019

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    October 21, 2020
  • CFHuron Virtual Adviser Program
    Business Services,  CFHuron Update,  COVID-19 Support,  Virtual Business Adviser Program

    Announcing the CFHuron Virtual Adviser Program

    May 1, 2021 /

    Does your business need help solving a problem as a result of COVID-19? Email Tina Heathers at tina@cfhuron.ca to get signed up for this program! To further assist Huron County businesses adjusting to the impacts of COVID-19, we have launched the CF Huron Virtual Adviser Program. Powered by Canada’s on-demand Matching Platform, BoomersPlus, this free program will match qualified organizations with an experienced Virtual Adviser to help their business manage and recover from COVID-19. Virtual Advisers are experienced professionals representing a full range of disciplines, industries and environments, willing to share their lessons learned. We looked at the expertise of BoomersPlus and the network and said, imagine we can bring this…

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    November 13, 2020

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    May 13, 2020
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    COVID-19 Support

    March 24, 2020
  • CFHuron Board Members,  CFHuron Update

    Volunteer Week perfect time to say thank you

    April 19, 2021 /

    We would like to say a sincere THANK YOU to our volunteer Board of Directors. Community Futures Huron is a not-for-profit organization serving the communities of Huron County since 1993. CFHuron operations are overseen by a 12-member volunteer Board of Directors including 1 County of Huron councillor appointed by the Warden. These individuals represent the various communities and economic sectors of Huron County. In addition to possessing financial, strategic planning and community development skills, board members are committed to improving the local economy through their involvement in community-based business and economic development initiatives. Thank you to our board members for your hard work and dedication, helping entrepreneurs make their futures…

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    Councillor Myles Murdock joins CFHuron Board of Directors

    December 18, 2020

    Meet Our Board: John Kiser

    August 25, 2020

    Meet Our Board: Keith Roulston

    October 28, 2020
  • CFHuron Update,  FedDev Ontario,  Funding,  Regional Relief and Recovery Fund

    The RRRF at work in Huron County – April update

    April 15, 2021 /

    Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan has helped to protect millions of jobs, provide emergency support to families and keep businesses afloat as they deal with the impact of COVID-19. A central part of this is the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF), which helps support those who may not be eligible for other programs. CFDCs across Southern Ontario are providing vital RRRF support through FedDev Ontario to local small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Community Futures Huron has been able to help 82 businesses and helped maintain 256 jobs in Huron County through the RRRF. The RRRF at work in Huron County – by the numbers Since May 2020, Community Futures…

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    October 28, 2020

    Community Futures Huron AGM: 82 Huron County businesses helped by RRRF

    June 1, 2021

    Workshops & Webinars update

    November 2, 2020
  • CFHuron Update

    A special note from Alison Lobb, CFHuron Board President

    March 17, 2021 /

    Dear colleagues and friends, It is with deep regret and sadness that we share with you the news of the sudden and untimely passing of Community Futures Huron Board Member and Treasurer, Jan Hawley. Jan passed away about noon yesterday (March 16th) in Seaforth. Well known in EcDev circles as the Economic Development Officer for Huron East, she will be missed by all who worked with her or were touched by her energy. Her enthusiasm, tireless energy, innovative projects and her dedication to her community were respected by many. She had recently won provincial recognition for her work with the BIA in Seaforth for the Back Alley project implemented during…

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    September 16, 2020

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    November 5, 2020

    Meet Our Board: Winona Bailey

    June 11, 2021
  • CFHuron Update,  COVID-19 Support,  FedDev Ontario,  Funding,  Grants,  Regional Relief and Recovery Fund

    RRRF at work in Huron County

    February 15, 2021 /

    An update on the RRRF at work in Huron County – A major injection of investment capital, business services and operational funding through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund has allowed CF Huron to respond quickly to the economic challenges posed by COVID-19. To date, over $1.5 million in COVID-relief loans have been disbursed to Huron County businesses, maintaining 75 enterprises and 242 jobs in the local economy. Additionally, $567,000 in business services funding has been committed, allowing 130 SMEs and social enterprises to access expert advice and business coaching to carry them through the pandemic.  Community Futures Huron (CFHuron) is a federally supported not-for-profit Community Futures Development Corporation with…

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    January 7, 2021

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    August 14, 2020

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    January 6, 2021
  • 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

    February 12, 2021 /

    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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    November 9, 2019

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    August 10, 2020

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    August 12, 2020
  • CFHuron Board Members,  CFHuron Update,  Solving Small Business

    Meet our Board: Matt Cardiff

    February 4, 2021 /

    Meet Matt Cardiff, Community Futures Huron volunteer board member. Matt is a purchaser at Molesworth Farm Supply, farms north of Brussels and also helps out with the family catering business. He graduated from the University of Guelph in 2015 with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Agricultural Business. Matt is taking the opportunity during this 2nd lockdown to enjoy the adventure and many surprises of renovating an 1860s farmhouse with his fiancée Janelle. Post-Covid, he hopes to return to curling, skiing, and volunteering in the community.  Read more about our Board of Directors here: https://cfhuron.ca/who-we-are/our-board-of-directors/

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    Meet Our Board: John Kiser

    August 25, 2020

    Volunteer Week perfect time to say thank you

    April 19, 2021

    Councillor Myles Murdock joins CFHuron Board of Directors

    December 18, 2020
  • CFHuron Client Success Stories,  CFHuron Update,  Regional Relief and Recovery Fund

    Massage Therapy on The Square client safety ensured with the RRRF

    January 7, 2021 /

    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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    November 26, 2020

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    December 16, 2020

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    December 18, 2020
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