Brockton Business Newsletter
May 6, 2022
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In This Issue:
- Regional Brochure Swap
- Business News Ticker: Movers and Shakers
- Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP)
- Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award
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Cargill Site of Regional Tourism Event May 12th |
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The Grey-Bruce Regional Brochure Swap -- open to tourism businesses, community groups and event organizers -- will be held in Cargill on Thursday, May 12th from 10 a.m. to noon, with optional tours to follow of the Greenock Swamp or Cargill Visitor Centre, Museum and Bookstore.
Hosted by Bruce and Grey counties, this event is all about networking, learning about the amazing tourism offerings in our area, and - of course - swapping your brochures for the 2022 season!
We will meet at the Cargill Community Centre parking lot, park our cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans, pop our trunks and open our tailgates, and swap our brochures with each other. A casual and fun atmosphere with amazing networking and future partnership opportunities, this is a tourism event you don't want to miss. Register at the link below to be included in this FREE event! Call 519-881-2223 ext 131 for more info.
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Applications Open for Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award; Donations Gratefully Accepted |
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The Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is accepting applications from local students pursuing environmental studies or clean water management. The deadline is May 14th, and the winner will receive $1,500 towards their studies.
Last year's winner was Connor Maxwell of Durham (pictured), who just completed his first year of environmental engineering at the University of Guelph.
Many thanks to our fund donors, which have included the Walkerton Clean Water Centre, the Walkerton Rotary Club, Veolia Canada, Dan and Elizabeth Gieruszak, Gary and Peggy Munro, and the Municipality of Brockton.
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Calling All Student Entrepreneurs!
Start Your Own Business This Summer
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You're never too young to launch a business!
The program gives local students in Grades 6-12 the chance to start their own summer businesses. By submitting a simple business plan, they can receive up to $450 to help cover their start-up costs and receive free online training. The deadline to apply is May 13th.
If you know an enterprising young person, please pass this on!
We are also looking for community sponsors. Please call 519-881-2223 ext 131 if you are interested in donating.
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Business News Ticker: Walkerton Movers & Shakers |
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Hats off to our newest businesses, major milestones, and people taking over already successful businesses!
The Municipality of Brockton and its Economic Development Committee recognized the following Walkerton businesses recently:
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Simply Deli-cious, one of our most popular cafes, now owned by pastry chef Rachelle Ruetz
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Littles & Co., launched by Laura Elliott and her mother, Carrie Girdler, began as a home business that has expanded to a large storefront at 1200 Yonge Street.
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Discounted Cannabis, a new business on Durham Street managed by Chris King
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Luxus Dekor, recently purchased by Jen Bird, offering on-trend home decor.
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Whole Life Psychotherapy, owned by Surya Leigh Mellor, in the historic Walker House.
A special shout out goes to Jeff Davis and his team at Davishill Nursery on County Road 4 in Walkerton, celebrating 25 years in business this year! Congratulations, and best wishes for many more prosperous years ahead.
Do you know of a Brockton business celebrating a milestone, entering a new era, or deserving recognition? Please drop us a line!
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Need business assistance or further information about programs highlighted in this newsletter? Please contact Community Economic Development Coordinator Paulette Peirol at ppeirol@brockton.ca or call 519-881-2223 ext 131.
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