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New Blyth business thinking outside the block
Local businessman Mark Beaven and his partner George Morfopolous are hoping to change the way people construct buildings, from residential to commercial to industrial sites, writes reporter Denny Scott in an article posted June 3 in North Huron Citizen. Called Advanced Block Construction, the business will be run out of the former Emergency Services Training Centre just south of Blyth on Blyth Road. With a patent-pending concrete block design, the two hope their dry-stack, or mortarless, system can not only help to make building more affordable, but also cut down on construction times through a number of advances the design provides. Read the full story here.
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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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Finding comfort in the wild with the help of Community Futures Huron
By Colleen Toms – 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…
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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…
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TAMVOES launches, inspired by healthcare struggles
GUEST POST BY ALEX SHARP, TAMVOES — The creation of TAMVOES was inspired by the difficult journey many individuals are currently struggling with within the healthcare industry. Individuals are having to repeat their information multiple times to the many medical professionals they see. Often medical records and personal information is kept only with professionals and not made easily accessible to individuals and families; this leaves both families and individuals feeling uniformed. TAMVOES was created to empower individuals with their own information, putting them more in control of their care. TAMVOES allows for personal information across the many aspects of one’s life to be securely consolidated and stored. Individuals can store…
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Introducing Susan Jared, COVID-19 Business Support Liaison
Susan Jared has recently been brought onboard as COVID-19 Business Support Liaison to support Community Futures Huron loan clients during this pandemic and difficult time for Huron County businesses. Susan’s background includes employment services, educating adult learners, hospitality and retail management in Canada and England. Susan loves to create the plan of a new business – currently as Online Business Support working with clients around the world, and previously owning a children’s consignment store in Kincardine. Her present businesses provide the greatest satisfaction by organizing various client requests from her home office Susan specializes in supporting businesses, professionals and associations with office services including; daily administration, client contact and scheduling,…
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Coastal Coffee, simply great coffee
Coastal Coffee is a small batch, artisan coffee roasting company. Their beyond fair trade coffee sourcing philosophy means they buy directly from their friends with coffee farms around the world. Coastal Coffee began peddling crazy fresh coffee out of their green hippie van along Lake Huron. Now they travel the world to discover sustainably grown specialty coffees to bring to Canada, Eh. Owned by Ben and Brianna Gingerich, Coastal Coffee’s mission is to bring you an unparalleled Coastal Coffee experience from FARM TO CUP. You can find Coastal Coffee’s wonderful, locally roasted coffee at area farmer’s markets, retailers and restaurants. If you’d like to know more about Coastal Coffee, give them…
