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 is currently not operating; however, there is interest in the community to start it up again. If you are interested in becoming involved, please email edo@huroneast.com. |
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 Business Centre |
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The Huron Business Centre, a service of Huron County Economic Development, is your go-to resource for business support in Huron County, proudly serving entrepreneurs and small business owners in Huron East and beyond. Whether you're launching a new venture, growing an existing business, or planning for succession, the Huron Business Centre is here to help you succeed at every stage of your journey. Services include:
The Huron Business Centre welcomes the opportunity to learn about your ideas and is here to support you as you build a thriving business in Huron County. |
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 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. |
Ontario's West Coast (Huron County Tourism) |
| The Huron County Tourism Team provides support to tourism-related businesses, including marketing and promotions, and administration of the tourism signage program. |
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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