OTTAWA – The House of Commons approved a wage subsidy bill on April 11 that will allow the government to pay businesses to keep employees on the payroll even if they’re not working.
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Chamber takes Think Minto First program online
MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce is offering a program designed to help businesses with…
Wading through relief programs for businesses
ELORA – Normally, this would be a busy time of year for accountants to file business and personal tax returns.
Real estate market slows to a crawl during pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY –Real estate agents are working through the COVID-19 epidemic, but business is slow, said Matt Bennett-Monty, president of the Guelph and District Association of Realtors.
County approves funding for Minto
MINTO – The County of Wellington has approved a total of $25,000 in 2020 business retention and…
Rhyze Ventures Applications open in April
GUELPH – Rhyze Ventures applications open April 15 and must be completed by May 31, 2020, for the…
Local businesses step up to manufacture medical supplies in face of COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Dixon’s Distilled Spirits is part of a trend among distilleries, using alcohol to make hand sanitizer for frontline workers in the fight to keep COVID-19 from spreading in the community.
Bryan’s celebrates its 50th anniversary
PUSLINCH – Bryan’s is celebrating 50 years in business. “We’re honoured to be able to say…
Fergus FreshCo officially opens in new location
FERGUS - “People keep asking me if I’m going to miss the old location - my answer is ‘no.’”
Hawk’s Nest organizers offering free business plan training
NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is partnering with the Bruce…
Ron’s Auto Service opens new building
Ribbon cutting – Ron’s Auto Service celebrated the opening of its new building on Dec. 12.…
Nexans celebrates milestone
Celebration – Nexans in Fergus celebrated a milestone on Dec. 4. In November the…
Local business owner receives $5,000 grant
GUELPH - Local business owner, Christine Gayfer, has received a $5,000 grant for her business, Wishy-Washy Cloth.
Alma Town Convenience now includes an LCBO outlet
Convenient - Alma Town Convenience owners opened an LCBO outlet within the store on Dec. 13.
New game and toy store opens in Harriston
Fun store - Kidding Around Game and Toy store opened on Nov. 16.