Economic Development

June 2, 2023
County of Huron announces 2023 SLED Recipients

The County of Huron’s annual Supporting Local Economic Development (SLED) program awarded various grant amounts totaling $100,000 to 16 participants.

May 25, 2023
Local Business Leader Panel Discussion and Networking Event to be Held June 8, in Blyth

The County of Huron is hosting a Trailblazing Huron County: Leadership Panel Discussion event on June 8 in Blyth.

April 28, 2023
Farm Succession and Transition Planning Resources

This page focuses on delivering thought-provoking information to farmers to help move them to productive transition and succession planning conversations and action. A collection of podcasts, audiobooks YouTube videos, blogs, newsletters and e-books will be curated for farmers to listen and learn during planting and harvest season while in their tractors/combines.

April 6, 2023
County of Huron congratulates successful Starter Company Plus program grant recipients

The Starter Company Plus program provides business training, mentoring, and grant opportunities of up to $5,000 for eligible participants to start, expand, or buy a small business.

April 4, 2023
Ontario’s West Coast Tourism Summit to be held April 24, 2023

Register for the Ontario’s West Coast Tourism Summit, a one-day summit will be held at the Libro Community Hall, Clinton on April 24.

March 13, 2023
The County of Huron’s Annual SLED Funding Program Open for Applications

The County of Huron’s Economic Development Department has opened its 2023 SLED program, which funds projects up to a maximum of $10,000.

March 9, 2023
Summer Company Program Now Accepting Applicants

Applications for the Summer Company program are open through May 15, 2023. The Summer Company helps students aged 15-29 who are looking to start their own business.

February 28, 2023
Huron County Hosts its Newest Food Festival, Maple Mania, all month long

The County of Huron’s Economic Development department, in partnership with local maple syrup producers, are hosting a new Food Festival called Maple Mania this March.  Maple Mania celebrates local food, Huron County’s agricultural producers and those who use spring’s sweet syrup in menus and tasty treats.  

February 23, 2023
Business Workshops and Events

The Huron County Econonmic Development department offers business training, workshops and events. These are offered in a mix of virtual and in-person.

January 5, 2023
Residents invited to Huron County Cycling Master Plan Open House on January 17, 2023.

The County of Huron invites residents to attend an Open House to hear about and provide input on a new Huron County Cycling Master Plan.