Economic Development Update - April 2025

Is Your Business Ready to Switch to Cleaner Energy?

Energy Transition Initiative available for Saugeen Shores Businesses

Bruce County has launched a new initiative to support and encourage local businesses to transition to lower carbon emissions sources of energy. The initiative will build connections between local businesses, suppliers of clean energy technology, and service providers, and aid in identifying eligible funding opportunities to make it easier to adopt cleaner energy solutions.

Saugeen Shores businesses have the unique opportunity to lead the adoption in energy transition and leverage a network of resources, technologies, and expertise, to reduce their energy emissions and create more robust and sustainable businesses for the future. 

The project is funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness.

Bruce County News release: Bruce County’s Energy Transition Initiative is Underway to Help Support Local Businesses | Bruce County

Learn more at Energy Transition Initiative | Business To Bruce

Wondering how you can get customers back through the door?

The Elevated Experience: Take your customer service to a new level!

Register for The Elevated Experience session with Daniel Lewis, where he’ll share the E-I-E-I-O framework to customer excellence, and you’ll learn how to:

• Empower your team
• Elevate your customer service
• Build a positive corporate culture

Join us for a free virtual session on Friday, March 21 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EDT to unlock the power of a people-first business

What's in a Window? Transforming Your Storefront for Maximum Impact

Enhance your storefront with expert tips on signage, displays, and curb appeal. Join us to attract more customers and boost sales.

This session will explore key strategies for enhancing curb appeal, from eye-catching signage to inviting window displays. The Retail Duo Inc. will share practical tips on making your store stand out while reinforcing the fundamentals of effective merchandising. Whether you're looking to refresh your storefront or maximize your visual impact, this workshop will provide actionable insights to elevate your retail space.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and transform your shop’s exterior into a customer magnet! Free virtual session on Monday, March 24 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm EDT

To view a full list of resources from a variety of sources and organizations, visit the Town’s Business Support page.   

Still have questions? Reach out!