CENTRE WELLINGTON -– The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) has announced the nominees for this year’s Awards of Excellence, as well as the event plan in what will be another covid-adjusted year.
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New business opened in Erin
New Business – GTA Vapes opened on Feb. 16 at 9-9 Main St. in Erin. The store offers in…
Chamber of Commerce members can access new Chamber Partnership Initiative
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) is among the local chambers and boards of trade across Canada to take part in a program to help businesses, post-secondary students and to support the economic recovery.
Who will ‘Win this Space’?
GUELPH - Four local entrepreneurs have been selected to pitch for prime retail space in downtown Guelph through the Business Centre Guelph-Wellington’s “Win This Space” business competition.
Elora Farmers’ Market set to open May 1
ELORA – The Elora Farmers' Market will open for the season in less than a month. The market will celebrate its 16th season at Bissell Park starting on May 1, operating every Saturday from 9am to 1pm through October.
Jake’s Take: Video and Editing Services puts families, businesses in the picture
MINTO – Harriston native Jake Bieman recently opened a new business here, offering video and editing services for both business and personal needs.
Elora, Erin BIAs receive Digital Main Street Project support
GUELPH - Innovation Guelph has announced two more Community Collaboration projects through the Digital Main Street Project.
County moving forward with $200,000 plan to assist with business recovery
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Development of an action plan to help Wellington County businesses recover from COVID-19 pandemic impacts is moving ahead.
Ministry investigating report of inspector visiting business without mask
MINTO – The province is investigating reports that one of its inspectors visited at least one local business unmasked during an inspection blitz to check for compliance with COVID-19 pandemic-related orders.
Majority of local businesses failed COVID-19 inspections
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Provincial workplace health and safety inspectors will be returning to Wellington Dufferin Guelph in the coming weeks. An inspection blitz in February found that just 45 per cent of the 572 businesses inspected were in compliance with the Reopening Ontario Act.
Minto updating development charges bylaw to reflect changes in provincial legislation
MINTO – A public meeting was held on March 2 on proposed amendments to the Town of Minto’s development charges bylaw.
Geddes Street Market to open this spring in former L&M grocery store
ELORA – A new grocery store, the Geddes Street Market, will be opening in Elora this spring. Debra Kropf will own and operate the store that once belonged to her parents, Merlen and Doreen Kropf, at 169 Geddes Street.
Groups partner on eCommerce programs to assist Mapleton businesses
MAPLETON – Innovation Guelph recently announced a Community Collaboration Project, through the Digital Main Street project, with the Mapleton Chamber of Commerce.
Fibre optic internet service in sight for rural residents of Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has endorsed Ehtel Networks' application to the Universal Broadband Fund in an effort to extend its fibre optic services throughout portions of southern Grey County and northern Wellington County.
Coupon book promotes local businesses
GUELPH – Innovation Guelph has announced another Community Collaboration project through the…