Economic Development Update - August 2023

Check out the latest in economic development news.

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

Still have questions? Reach out to the Economic Development Officer at Heather.Hyde@SaugeenShores.ca

Shop the Shores – Fall Shop Local Campaign

‘Shop the Shores’ is a Town led fall shop local campaign running from September 22 – October 31, 2023.

Part of the promotion will include a stamp card contest.

The goal of the stamp card contest is to encourage residents and visitors to purchase items at local businesses to receive stamps on their card. Completed cards (10 stamps) can then be entered for one of five prize draws.

A list of participating businesses where stamps can be collected, contest rules, and downloadable stamp cards, will be available on the Town of Saugeen Shores website once the campaign goes live on September 22, 2023. Keep an eye on the Town’s social media channels for more information closer to the launch date.

We’re still looking for additional businesses to participate in the stamp card contest.

There is no cost to businesses to participate in the stamp card contest. Each participating business will be issued a stack of stamp cards, a stamp, a poster, a tent card for the register, and be listed on the Town website as a participating business.

Businesses must be located in Saugeen Shores to participate.

Deadline to confirm business participation is Friday, September 1, 2023

Please contact Heather Hyde at Heather.Hyde@SaugeenShores.ca or at 519-832-2008 x 106 to register your business for participation.

Orientation for Starter Company Plus 

Starter Company Plus is a business development program that helps develop the skills needed to run a business with confidence and create a solid plan for a business to reduce the risk.

When enrolled in the Starter Company Plus Program, you’ll work one on one with a business advisor and mentor every step of the way. The workshops and training sessions provide you with the resources, knowledge and tools you need, from business fundamentals, marketing and market research, and finances to operations and human resources.

Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for and receive a $5,000 grant to put towards your business startup costs.

Meet with Jenelle Bannon of Business to Bruce to learn more about the upcoming launch of the Starter Company Plus Program. Register for a session on September 12, 14, 16 or 20, 2023.