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Business Support

To make an appointment please contact the Community Development Officer by email or phone at at 519-832-2008 x 181

Support for Businesses 

Saugeen Shores’ small and locally owned businesses are woven into the fabric of our Town. Below is a listing of business supports and information. 

For businesses exploring options for financial assistance, we encourage you to contact your financial institution to determine the opportunities that are the best fit for your business. 

Town of Saugeen Shores 

Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce 

Bruce County 

 Regional Tourism Organization 7 

Ontario/Canadian Chamber of Commerce 

Province of Ontario 

Government of Canada 

The Town of Saugeen Shores provides services and support to businesses looking to establish or grow in Saugeen Shores. Expand the categories below to find out more. 

Saugeen Shores offers a prime location to start or expand your venture. If you are looking to start a small or medium-sized business, you can access free business advice through the Business to Bruce program. 

Business to Bruce offers: 

  • Free and confidential one-on-one business advice 

  • Educational seminars for business owners 

  • Programs and training for young entrepreneurs 

  • Education and networking events 

  • Resource materials
     

The Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce supports the business communities of Port Elgin, Southampton and Saugeen Township. It provides government representation for its members and promotes economic prosperity in Saugeen Shores and surrounding areas. 

Business owners can join the Chamber of Commerce to access networking, business support, special events, promotions and member discount programs. 

 

 

Bruce County provides a variety of grants and incentives to encourage business growth and community development in Saugeen Shores. 

One of the most popular programs is Spruce the Bruce, which is a community development grant that many local businesses have used to enhance their storefronts, public spaces and overall visitor experience. This grant helps cover improvements such as: 

Contact Us

Economic Development
559 Goderich Street Unit 119,
Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C4
Phone 519-832-2008 
Email