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If you are a business owner or starting your own business in the Municipality of South Bruce, check out the various local, federal, and provincial grant opportunities that are available to help your business thrive.
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Bruce County Grants
We are here to support you and your business. The County of Bruce offers various business grants, resources, and workshops available to help start, expand, and thrive your business. View the following Spruce the Bruce grants that offer support to help invest in your business.
Façade improvement and patio grant |
| The façade improvements and patio grant provides up to $4,000 to businesses so that you can upgrade your business front or add a patio. Learn how to apply and find out if your business is eligible. |
Perpendicular signage and awnings grant |
| Give your business a new look by updating or adding a perpendicular sign or awning to your storefront. The perpendicular signage and awnings grant provides up to $1, 000 to businesses installing new signs or awnings. Find out how to apply and see if you’re eligible for the grant. |
Collaborative marketing grant |
| Looking to boost business? Consider partnering with other local businesses to create a collaborative marketing plan, such as a visitor or tour guide. The collaborative marketing grant provides up to $2,500 to businesses taking part in collaborative marketing. Learn how to apply and find out if you qualify for the grant. |
Bruce County Economic Development Task Force Grants
Explore the various grants that Bruce County has to offer to local entrepreneurs and innovative business owners within the area.
Business Pivot and Adaption Grant |
| Apply for the Business Pivot and Adaption Grant to help improve your services. This is a great opportunity if you’re looking to pivot your business model, enhance your services or even install a patio for your business during the summer. |
Emergency Business Sustainability Loan |
| Bruce County is offering an Emergency Business Sustainability Loan that can offer you up to $20,000 to help your business through COVID-19. |
Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program |
| Enter your ideas on how you could “re-imagine” or “re-tool” your tourism operations to win the next 2021 round of the Spark Program. |
Federal grants
There are a variety of business grants and financing available from the Government of Canada to help your business thrive.
Provincial grants
Various provincial grants and funding opportunities are available to you as a small business owner. Visit Ontario Government Grants to see what grants your business can benefit from.
Local Business resources
We offer the following business resources to help you foster and grow your business.
Tourism Service Excellence Training |
| Help get your business in the spotlight to attract new and existing customers by registering for the free BGS Tourism Service Excellence Training. This training will provide you the fundamentals of customers service as a frontline tourism staff. |
Coupon County |
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Create your own online coupons using Coupon County to increase your business exposure and gain loyal customers. This website was created as a Tri-County Initiative with Bruce, Grey and Huron Counties and is sponsored by Bruce Power. |
Digital Marketing |
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Bruce County businesses will be able to access up to five hours of free, hands on, virtual assistance from professionals to help develop their online presence. Bruce County is now offering free, professional digital marketing services through Frontline Web Consulting. Frontline will work alongside business owners to understand, support and achieve their digital marketing goals through partnership, insights and creating a compelling digital presence. Services include: Social media; Website development; E-commerce; Content marketing; Branding. Learn more: Digital Marketing Application. |
Grey Bruce Huron Strong |
| Grey Bruce Huron Strong is a platform organized by Bruce Power that provides support to the community and local businesses. Support includes information on local business operations, business promotions, online courses, and funding assistance. |
Post job opportunities on Municipal website |
| Fill out our job posting form to post your job opportunities on the Municipal website for free. |
South Bruce Facade Improvement Grant |
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Businesses located within the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) in Mildmay and Teeswater, can apply for a 50% matching grant up to $2,000 for various facade improvements - both interior and exterior. Learn more - application and eligibility. |
Starting your business |
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If you’re starting your business, take advantage of our local resources and professional support to start off on the right foot: |
The Hub |
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The Hub provides entrepreneurs with business support within the Huron-Kinloss area. We help with:
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Workshops and events
Learn about workshops and events happening in the area to build valuable skills and learn the latest business insights.
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South Bruce Community Business Association (SBCBA)
The South Bruce Community Business Association (SBCBA) is a group of businesses owners representing various business sectors within South Bruce. This association helps keep our business community connected by providing resources, outreach and advocating for our businesses. Visit SBCBA to learn how you can become a member and enjoy the benefits that this group has to offer.
Mildmay Chamber of Commerce
Mildmay Chamber of Commerce is a proud group of local business owners and are dedicated volunteers that take on various projects for the betterment of the Municipality. Learn how you can get involved with the Mildmay Chamber of Commerce to help create a more positive environment for our business community and learn about the business benefits and resources available to you when you become a member.
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