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  • 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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    Winston’s Men’s Wear, RRRF client

    December 16, 2020

    Shop locally this holiday season with the Huron County Holiday Wish Book

    November 5, 2020

    Economic Equality in a changing world – Removing barriers to employment for women

    September 21, 2020
  • COVID-19 Support,  From Our Network,  Grants,  Press Release,  Small Business,  Tourism

    Province launches new Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grant

    May 13, 2021 /

    TORONTO – Applications are open for eligible small businesses in tourism and travel industries. The Ontario government is providing one‐time payments of $10,000 to $20,000 to support eligible small tourism and travel businesses struggling to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through the new $100-million Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grant. The launch of the program was announced today by Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries. Read more.

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    Government of Canada provides additional Relief Funding to Community Futures Huron

    November 23, 2020

    Regional Relief and Recovery Fund available to help local small businesses

    May 13, 2020
    CFHuron Virtual Adviser Program

    Announcing the CFHuron Virtual Adviser Program

    May 1, 2021
  • From Our Network,  News,  Press Release

    Minister Ng announces launch of Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program

    January 26, 2021 /

    News Release – January 26, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced the launch of the Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program, or HASCAP. As first outlined in the 2020 Fall Economic Statement, HASCAP will provide financial support to businesses that have been hardest hit by the pandemic. Businesses across Canada continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. Whether they are operating at limited capacity, switching to online-only services or suspending their operations entirely, many businesses have been strongly affected. Just as these businesses have stepped up for the health and safety of their communities, our government…

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    Canada Community Revitalization Fund accepting applications

    June 24, 2021

    Applications now open for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant

    January 15, 2021

    Workshops & Webinars update

    November 2, 2020
  • COVID-19 Support,  From Our Network,  Funding,  Grants,  Press Release,  Small Business

    Applications now open for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant

    January 15, 2021 /

    NEWS RELEASE – The Ontario government has opened  applications for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant. The grant, first announced in December, provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 to eligible small businesses who have had to restrict their operations due to the Provincewide Shutdown. The tightened restrictions were put in place to help stop the alarming rise of COVID-19 cases in Ontario. “As Ontario’s employers do their part to defeat COVID-19, they are facing unprecedented challenges as a result of this global pandemic,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board. “I encourage every eligible small business owner in Ontario to visit Ontario.ca/COVIDSupport to…

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    Province launches new Ontario Tourism and Travel Small Business Support Grant

    May 13, 2021

    2021 Huron Tourism Summit – Rescheduled

    January 5, 2021
    government funding

    COVID-19 Support

    March 24, 2020
  • Business Grants,  COVID-19 Support,  News,  Press Release

    Province announces new support for small businesses

    December 22, 2020 /

    NEWS RELEASE Dec. 22, 2020 – In an effort to flatten the second COVID-19 wave across Ontario, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson said the Ontario government is taking the necessary steps to protect Ontarians. “I have spoken with our local medical officers of health as well as our municipal leaders. I appreciate their understanding and support for this action,” said Thompson. She added, “the shutdown is necessary in order to continue our unconditional support of our frontline workers and hospital network.”  Recognizing the province-wide shutdown will impact small businesses, the provincial government will continue to provide a variety of supports to employers facing challenges as a result of COVID-19. The government will now…

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    Businesses: Get help with COVID-19 costs

    January 5, 2021

    Digital Transformation Grant – deadline extended to December 15, 2020

    November 27, 2020

    CFHuron offering Business Training and Consulting Grants

    January 6, 2021
  • Business,  Business Grants,  Economic Development,  From Our Network,  Grants,  News,  Press Release

    Digital Transformation Grant – deadline extended to December 15, 2020

    November 27, 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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    Hair By Joyce, RRRF client

    March 12, 2021

    Extreme Curb Appeal

    September 6, 2019

    The Excelsior Knitting Factory

    March 6, 2020
  • CFHuron Update,  COVID-19 Support,  FedDev Ontario,  Funding,  News,  Press Release,  Regional Relief and Recovery Fund,  Small Business

    Government of Canada provides additional Relief Funding to Community Futures Huron

    November 23, 2020 /

    Community Futures Huron News Release Nov. 23, 2020 – Today, Community Futures Huron announces that businesses in the Huron County area may be eligible to benefit from additional relief funding through the Government of Canada’s Regional Relief and Recovery Fund. The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) provides liquidity support to businesses and not-for-profit organizations affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19, that are unable to access other federal relief measures, or require additional support. The Fund, valued at more than $1.5 billion nationally, is delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies. In southern Ontario, $436.4 million is being delivered as follows: $367 million for direct support from FedDev Ontario for…

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    Workshops & Webinars update

    November 2, 2020

    Embrace the Waves: How to Get More Customers to Test the Waters

    September 29, 2020

    Councillor Myles Murdock joins CFHuron Board of Directors

    December 18, 2020
  • Business,  CFHuron Update,  FedDev Ontario,  From Our Network,  Press Release

    Statement by the Prime Minister on Global Entrepreneurship Week

    November 17, 2020 /

    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…

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    Grant opportunities available to help small business in Huron County

    August 14, 2020

    Webinar: How to Be Heard Above the Noise

    April 15, 2020

    Growing Their Own Way: High-growth women entrepreneurs in Canada

    October 27, 2020
  • Business,  CFHuron Update,  Press Release

    Ontario launching new agency to centralize government procurement

    November 16, 2020 /

    November 16, 2020 – The Ontario government announced the establishment of Supply Ontario, a new centralized procurement agency that will enable a whole-of-government approach to purchasing goods and services, saving taxpayers money. Supply Ontario will ensure that schools, hospitals, and the entire public sector always have the critical supplies and equipment they need to keep individuals and families safe, while supporting job creation and economic growth. Details were provided today by Premier Doug Ford, Lisa Thompson, Minister of Government and Consumer Services, Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. To find out more click here: https://bit.ly/3m25bOL

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    Huron County Business & Tourism Update

    January 5, 2021

    Energy Assistance Program – Help to pay your energy bills is available

    October 27, 2020

    Digital Transformation Grant – deadline extended to December 15, 2020

    November 27, 2020
  • From Our Network,  News,  Press Release

    SWIFT – Connecting Southwestern Ontario

    November 4, 2020 /

    FROM SWIFT NOV. 4, 2020 – SWIFT, a regional broadband expansion project initiated by the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus and delivered in partnership with member municipalities and the government of Ontario and Canada, is committed to improving access to high-speed internet services across Southwestern Ontario. Focused on enabling greater digital equality between rural and urban populations, SWIFT subsidizes the construction of open-access high-speed networks to encourage service providers to expand broadband infrastructure in underserved rural areas. To find out more click here: https://bit.ly/31NbnSE

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    2021 Huron Tourism Summit – Rescheduled

    January 5, 2021

    Retail food industry survey

    November 27, 2020

    Tourism Adaptation & Recovery Program – New Tourism Funding Available

    January 19, 2021
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