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…
Huron County Business & Tourism Update
FROM HURON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Huron County Business Map -With the current changes in government restrictions with the current lockdown, make sure you update your business details on the HC BizMap. You can add your business or suggest edits to the BizMap yourself! Digital Service Squad: The Huron County Digital Service Squad is still active through the lockdown to assist your businesses with their digital goals remotely, at no cost! The DSS will be available until mid-February 2021, so please do not miss out on this great opportunity to help increase the use of digital technologies in your business! The Digital Service Squad can provide one-on-one assistance, at no cost, to…
5 things Canadian retailers need to know about the most digital holiday shopping season on record
FROM THINK WITH GOOGLE – There’s a lot we don’t know about what this year’s holiday shopping season will bring, but we do know it will be a year like no other. Canadian businesses continue to navigate the pandemic, regional restrictions and changing consumer needs. Canada is having an e-commerce moment and the way people shop has changed. E-commerce tripled during the early days of the pandemic and while it tapered a bit during summer months, it’s quite possible (even likely) it could double this holiday season. All of this time spent at home has impacted what people are buying and when, and what services they require. More than half of Canadian…
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Recap – Municipal Agriculture, Economic Development & Planning Forum
FROM ONTARIO REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Nov. 26, 2020 – The 12th annual Municipal Agriculture Economic Development & Planning Forum took place on November 18-19, 2020. The forum showcased exciting agricultural and rural projects happening in Huron County and throughout Ontario. Ways to engage and grow agriculture along the value chain, and opportunities for planning and economic development were highlighted to the more than 230 […] Read more of this post
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Government of Canada provides additional Relief Funding to Community Futures Huron
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…
Rural Talks to Rural 2020 Conference
The Rural Talks to Rural 2020 Conference is now open for registration! Offering an amazing lineup of guests/presenters with workshops, story circles, keynote address, and even a virtual lunch, #R2R20 will bring people together, once again, from across the County, the Country and beyond to imagine the future of rural. If you’d like more information about the Canadian Centre for Rural Creativity, please check out: http://www.ruralcreativity.org/ To get your ticket, go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/r2r-2020-tickets-126857741921 #RuralTalkstoRural #HuronCounty #RuralCreativity #CanadianCentreforRuralCreativity #CFHuronProject #LibroCreditUnion #G2GRailTrail
Starter Company Plus fall 2020 intake now open
FROM HURON COUNTY EC DEV, Nov., 12, 2020 – The fall 2020 Starter Company Plus program is now open, with a deadline for enrollment of November 25, 2020. The program will last approximately three months and will provide support for developing a business plan, access to training on all aspects of operating a business, ongoing support for running a business, and the potential to receive a $5,000 grant. For more information about the Starter Company Plus program, please visit ecdev.huroncounty.ca or contact Patrick Donnelly, Entrepreneur & Business Coach, at 519-524-8394 ext. 3307 or by email at pdonnelly@huroncounty.ca.
Shop locally this holiday season with the Huron County Holiday Wish Book
Exciting news: the new Huron County Wish Book campaign is underway! If you’d like to know more about the campaign, whether as a business or interested shopper, please contact Huron County Economic Development directly by emailing either Brittany Wise at bwise@huroncounty.ca or Rick Sickinger at rsickinger@huroncounty.ca. SHOPPERS: Please note that info is coming about where & when to access the Huron County Holiday Wish Book. Please stay tuned! #HuronCounty #HolidayWishBook #ShopLocal #Huron East
WOW Network launches in Huron, Bruce and Grey Counties
FROM WOW NETWORK October 15, 2020 – Professional and Entrepreneurial Women come together to optimize success. TRI-COUNTY AREA: Two local women are creating a network of and for like-minded female small business owners that are committed to helping women enhance their lives and succeed in business. Sarah Saso and Genny Smith of SaySmith Coaching are two dynamic go-getters who share a passion for business development and love connecting women to enable them to thrive. Not just another networking group, WOW means business! Women Optimizing Women (WOW) will offer innovative programs throughout Huron, Bruce and Grey Counties including networking and learning events, panel discussions, coffee chats, mentoring get togethers, a woman-to-woman marketplace…
Embrace the Waves: How to Get More Customers to Test the Waters
Entrepreneurs and small business owners, YOU are invited to join us for our next FREE webinar! Part 3 in our 6-part series, on Oct. 5: Embrace the Waves- How to Get More Customers to Test the Waters. This webinar focuses on developing a marketing plan to keep you organized and motivated. Getting onlookers off the beach and into the water with you can be challenging. Join us as we discuss how to bring more life and action into your business waters! In this session we will discuss the types of customers (some eagerly join you in the water, some are in the water but need to be enticed to come to swim with you, others are on the beach…
