Please join us in welcoming this year’s Summer Company students in Huron County! These up-and-coming entrepreneurs will receive financial assistance, training, and mentorship from the Summer Company Program, funded by the Province of Ontario. This year, Huron County was granted six spaces,...

A couple of local social enterprise businesses were recently featured by Huron County Economic Development Small Business Centre as part of a collaboration with Social Enterprise Southwest.  Enjoy!  

Doing well by doing good, Homegrown Land Bank Group is an incredible example of a local social enterprise that has a big impact. Homegrown brings together farmers from the local community in an online farmer’s market to help them reach markets they might not have access to otherwise. The online...

Critical Reflection with Carol Casey  Oct. 5, 2017 | Small Business Centre, Goderich | 6:00-8:00 pm The practice of reflection is known to expedite transfer of knowledge to practice; generate higher quality work performance, and promote professional growth. This workshop engages participants in an...

It all started with a brilliant idea to paint Canadian flags on old wooden pallets to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Now, 16 year-old Jonnie Lavis runs his business, Rustic Signs, as part of the Summer Company Program, funded by the Province of Ontario. Jonnie makes signs with eco-friendly...