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The RRRF at work in Huron County – April update
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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RRRF helps Bon Vivant weather the storm
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. Since May 2020, Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) have been delivering targeted RRRF support to businesses in their communities. With their local expertise and connections, southern Ontario CFDCs have been trusted partners of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to deliver this funding to support local businesses that have been impacted by…
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Clinton is more “Shoppable” than ever
Angela Smith, Community Improvement Coordinator for Central Huron invites shoppers to visit downtown Clinton and with help from the RRRF through Community Futures Huron, Clinton stores are now more shoppable and accessible than ever before. The Central Huron Shop-ability Program, funded in-part by the RRRF, is a community-based business project seeking to improve accessibility and provide a safer shopping experience for all. Nothing in this past year has been automatic or easy. Try pushing a stroller through a shop door, managing manual doors with disabilities, juggling groceries and toddlers! If only it was so simple as pushing a button! Now, it is easier to shop in downtown Clinton with many…
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Community-Based Business Project, COVID-19 Support, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, Small Business
Destination Huron Recovery Assessment Program, an RRRF community project
CFHuron is happy to announce that Heather Boa and the Huron Chamber of Commerce will be coordinating the Destination Huron Recovery Assessment Program, an RRRF Community-Based Business Project. With funding provided by Community Futures Huron, FedDev Ontario’s Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, the program will include six participants: Goderich Tourism and Community Development, Central Huron Community Improvement (Clinton), Huron East Economic Development (Brussels), Zurich and Area Chamber of Commerce (Zurich), Blyth BIA, and County of Huron Economic Development. The Recovery Assessment Program is led by Roger Brooks, of Roger Brooks International. He has completed over 2,000 community assessments over a span of 40 years. RBI will explore our communities for…
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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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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund success stories
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. The RRRF at work in Huron County – by the numbers Since May 2020, Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) have been delivering targeted RRRF support to businesses in their communities. With their local expertise and connections, southern Ontario CFDCs have been trusted partners of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to deliver…
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CFHuron Community Project, Community Project, COVID-19 Support, FedDev Ontario, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
Digital Farm Gate, an RRRF community project
Digital Farm Gate, an RRRF Community-Based Business Project, expands on the work begun May 2020, when Community Futures Huron supported Huron County Farmers’ Markets and producers to pivot towards online sales and ecommerce as a solution for the restrictions caused by the Covid pandemic as part of the Libro Food Hub project. The Digital Farm Gate includes: The Rise and Shine newsletter targeting direct market producers and food processors and updating on the most relevant marketing and business support opportunities. A series of training and webinars related to E-commerce and other food business related topics. Consulting available to individual business to do digital marketing assessments, training, website development and more.…
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CFHuron Community Project, Community-Based Business Project, COVID-19 Support, FedDev Ontario, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
New HMA Employee Attraction and Retention Program, supported by the RRRF
The Huron Manufacturing Association (HMA) is a strong voice for manufacturing through the promotion of education, networking, celebrating the achievements of our membership. Recently, the HMA received RRRF support for the Employee Attraction and Retention (EAR) Program through Community Futures Huron. The EAR Program will deliver a review of business processes for; Recruiting Wage Structure Benefit Offerings Performance Expectations Employee Engagement Retention Goals The selected Consulting Team (through Request for Proposals) will then create a comprehensive inventory of current practices and policies outlining what the selected member industries have been doing in each of the observed areas. Larry Livingston, chair of the HMA, says he is optimistic that the process will provide…
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CFHuron Update, COVID-19 Support, FedDev Ontario, Funding, Grants, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
RRRF at work in Huron County
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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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…
