Economic Development Update - June 2025

Become a Bicycle-Friendly Business

We invite you to review the program: www.OntarioByBike.ca. Industry and registration information can be located at www.OntarioByBike.ca/join-the-network. 

Benefits of Welcoming Cyclists:

• Cycle tourists spend more and stay longer on average
• In 2022, cycle tourists spent over $565 million in Ontario
• Cyclists love Bruce, Grey and Simcoe areas
• Saugeen Shores is home to an amazing network of trails, and cycling opportunities including the spectacular North Shore Trail

Register for free, and welcome cycle tourists to your business. Need help with registration? Contact Reese (reese.ellsworth@saugeenshores.ca). Link to Bruce County Southwest certified businesses: Bruce County - Southwest - Ontario By Bike

Vendors and Businesses: Join Us for Multicultural Day 2025

YMCA Grey Bruce Settlement and Language Services, in collaboration with the Town of Saugeen Shores, is excited to invite you to be hosting their annual Multicultural Day Celebration—a vibrant, family-friendly event celebrating the many cultures that make our community so unique! The event will take place on Saturday June 28th at Pioneer Park, Southampton.

They would be delighted for any business to host an activity that showcases the spirit of the event.  If you or anyone you know is interested in being a food or artisan vendor, please have them fill out the vendor application.

This is a great opportunity for business owners or market vendors to join us for the day.

For a full overview of the event and festivities, visit the Multicultural Day 2025 webpage. 

Goderich Street and High Street Projects

The High Street Reconstruction project is beginning, and the Goderich Street Resurfacing project is well on its way. These projects will both help to ensure our downtowns and infrastructure are ready to serve future generations. The Town is committed to supporting businesses during construction. This includes a business support campaign, signage and customized support for the BIAs as work progresses. 

For updates on the projects, visit www.engage.saugeenshores.ca/GoderichSt and www.engage.saugeenshores.ca/High-Street.

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!