Business Support and Services
There are many resources and supports available in Huron East to help you with all stages of your business. Grants are available for business start-ups and for business purchases or expansions. Joining a business group is a great way to network with other area business owners and there are collaborative marketing opportunities.
For information about The Municipality of Huron East's Community Improvement Program, which offers grants to commercial, industrial and agricultural property owners and businesses, please see Grants and Funding Opportunities.
Agilec |
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Agilec provides recruitment and retention services to meet the needs of businesses. |
Brussels and Area Business Group |
| The Brussels and Area Business Group serves the Brussels, Bluevale, Belgrave, Cranbrook, Ethel, Walton and Jamestown Area. An annual membership is $50 and there is opportunity for collaborative marketing. |
Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) |
| CFIB is a voice for businesses and provides members with free tools and resources as well as exclusive savings and benefits. |
Community Futures Huron |
| Community Futures Huron is a not-for-profit organization that assists and supports entrepreneurs. They offer business coaching, loans and assistance with community projects. |
Fanshawe College (Huron Regional Site) |
| Fanshawe College offers numerous programs out of their Clinton site, including full-time, part-time and continuing education programs. |
Government of Canada |
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The Business Benefits Finder is a great place to start if you are looking for government programs or services. There are grants available through the Canada Digital Adoption Program to set up e-commerce and adapt digital technology. |
Huron Chamber of Commerce |
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Become a member of the Huron Chamber of Commerce to access the Chambers Plan Group Benefit Program, networking opportunities, HR support, fuel discounts and much more! Visit https://huronchamber.ca for more information. |
Huron County Economic Development |
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Huron County Economic Development offers several programs and services to start and grow a business, including:
They also offer the following funding programs:
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Huron Manufacturing Association |
| The Huron Manufacturing Association provides a range of services and resources to its members, including networking opportunities, access to training and education programs, and assistance with business development and expansion. The organization also advocates for the manufacturing industry at the local, provincial, and federal levels of government. |
Ontario Business |
| Visit Ontario Small Business for information about government regulations and to register a business. The Ontario Business, Workplace and Economy page has some great information for people looking to start a business and for information about funding opportunities. |
Regional Tourism Organization (RTO) 4 |
| The Regional Tourism Organization 4 provides support to tourism businesses in Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington Counties. Visit their website for tourism studies and programs. |
Seaforth Business Improvement Area (BIA) |
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The Seaforth Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a non-profit organization established in 1981 for the purpose of revitalizing and maintaining Seaforth's dynamic downtown, and to promote the area as a business and shopping destination. If your business operates in the Seaforth area but is outside of the Seaforth BIA boundaries, you may join as an associate member. The Seaforth BIA aims to accomplish this through:
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The Centre for Education and Learning |
| The Centre for Education and Learning provides services for youth and adults throughout the Avon Maitland District School Board (Huron and Perth counties) as well as beyond through online programs. |
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