FERGUS – A combination of township staff, council and the economic development task force gathered at the end of Dickson Drive to break ground on the new Fergus North Business Park.
Business
What happened to the Mount Forest Tavern and what comes next?
MOUNT FOREST - In 2020, the old Mount Royal Hotel building came under new ownership and the restaurant within changed names to the Mount Forest Tavern. A little over two years later, the iconic restaurant was shut down and the building sold once again.
New owners hold re-opening ribbon cutting event
Ribbon cutting – A business that has been operating for about 20 years has new owners.
BLR Drafting & Design celebrate 10 years with ribbon cutting at new location
Ribbon cutting – After 10 years in business and relocating to a new location BLR Drafting &…
New management takes over Erin Car Wash
Car wash – To kick off new management, the Erin Car Wash held a free car wash on July 23.…
Jessie Weir awarded EastGen’s Outstanding Dairy Women Service Award
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Jessie Weir has been awarded the 2022 EastGen Outstanding Diary Women Service Award.
Township to receive over $800,000 for hosting casino
ELORA – On July 29 the OLG announced the township’s first quarter (April 1 to June 30) payment of $805,770. That total is up significantly over previous payments, which were impacted by the COVID-19 public health restrictions.
Grand River Raceway on 2022 list of Best Workplaces in Retail and Hospitality
ELORA – Grand River Raceway (GRR) is on the 2022 list of Best Workplaces in Retail and Hospitality.
The Cafe at the Old Post reopens under new ownership
Cafe is back – The Cafe at the Old Post, 39 Elora Street South, Harriston, recently re-opened…
New grant funding allows Business Centre Guelph Wellington Digital Service Squad to help small businesses
GUELPH – The Business Centre Guelph-Wellington (BCGW) has received a $200,000 grant from the Digital Main Street program.
Connect Hearing opens new Fergus location
Ribbon cutting – On June 22 Connect Hearing officially cut the ribbon at its new location in…
TNT Fishing Lures wins PitchIt! Minto 2022 competition
MINTO – The Town of Minto and the LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre have wrapped up the…
Summer Company program readies for another year in Guelph-Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Summer Company program at the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre (GWBC) is back in full swing this year.
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Furever Country Grooming
DRAYTON – Furever Country Grooming held a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 17. From left: …