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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 79 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. RRRF at work in Huron County Community Futures Huron (CFHuron) is a federally supported…
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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…
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Small businesses can receive RRRF loans up to $60,000
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund Update Community Futures Development Corporations across southern Ontario continue to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19 that have been unable to access other federal support. Now, small businesses can receive loans up to $60,000! The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund has been expanded, and we continue to support SMEs in our community impacted by COVID-19 that have been unable to access other federal support. Apply now for more RRRF no-interest loan funding! These loans are interest free for 2 years with 25% forgivable if repaid by Dec. 2022, for the first $40,000. The $20,000 top up loan is 50% forgivable!! Deadline to apply is Thurs., Feb. 18, 2021.…
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CFHuron Community Project, Community-Based Business Project, COVID-19 Support, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, Small Business
Shift Your Spend 10% Challenge
Fight Unemployment Inc. has partnered with Community Futures Huron through the RRRF Business Services Program to empower small businesses and enable them to understand their Key Performance Indicators. Utilizing the Shift Your Spend and Granular programs, small businesses will understand their real value and BIAs, townships and municipalities will better understand the economic impact small businesses represent. “This is a full-blown social media and web campaign. It’s about asking people to take the challenge to spend 10 per cent of their disposable income in small, independent shops. Shift your spend.” Janette McDonald, Shift Your Spend The goal of Shift Your Spend is to boost small town Ontario by trying to…
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CFHuron Community Project, Community-Based Business Project, COVID-19 Support, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
Exeter BIA Training Videos
The Exeter BIA applied for the funds to create webinar/video series providing Exeter BIA member businesses with concise information about how to use new technologies to allow them to create engaging digital content on social media platforms, on blogs and websites. The new technology could include but would not be limited to ring lights, light boxes, microphones and social media tools. The goal of the videos is be to teach business owners, in quick videos that works within their busy schedules and allows them to absorb and implement the new knowledge. We understand that many business owners are experts within their chosen discipline but feel overwhelmed… We want to provide…
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CFHuron Community Project, Community-Based Business Project, COVID-19 Support, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
G2G Trail Guide Project to enhance the trail experience
The G2G Trail Guide project is intended to enhance the experience of trail users, attract new users and extend their use of the trail by connecting them with hospitality services and route planning aids. The program includes outreach to catalogue hospitality providers and to communicate with the business community to encourage them to fully engage with trail users. The Guelph to Goderich Rail Trail is an open, public, safe, inclusive experience that is a continuous, multi-use green space from the transportation interchange at Guelph Central Station in Guelph to the shore of Lake Huron in Goderich, Ontario. “The G2G Rail Trail is a unique community asset in that it is an outdoor activity with…
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COVID-19 Support, FedDev Ontario, From Our Network, Funding, Huron County Economic Development, Huron County Tourism, WOCFDCA
5 funding programs to support YOU right now
Ontario Small Business Support Grant Starting at $10,000 for all eligible businesses, the grant provides businesses with funding to a maximum of $20,000 to help cover decreased revenue expected as a result of the Provincewide Shutdown. The business must demonstrate they experienced a revenue decline of at least 20 per cent when comparing monthly revenue in April 2019 and April 2020. This time period was selected because it reflects the impact of the public health measures in spring 2020, and as such provides a representation of the possible impact of these latest measures on small businesses. Tourism Adaptation Fund and Recovery Program The Tourism Adaptation and Recovery Program helps small…
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Massage Therapy on The Square client safety ensured with the RRRF
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…
