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June 2, 2023
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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
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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 6, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.  

January 5, 2023
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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.

November 10, 2022
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Starter Company Plus Program Launches New Intake

Enrollment for the fall/winter intake for the Huron County Starter Company Plus program is now open. The program provides business training, coaching, mentorship and an opportunity to be awarded a grant of up to $5,000 for eligible participants to start, expand or buy a small business.

November 1, 2022
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Call for Participants: Huron County Discrimination Study

The Huron County Immigration Partnership is seeking participants for a study investigating discrimination experienced by immigrants, visible minorities, and Indigenous people.