GUELPH – Local businesses assisted by a $1-million emergency loan program funded by the County of Wellington are almost all managing to repay the funds.
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Trusscore poised for growth after attracting $26-million investment
KITCHENER – Trusscore, a material science company that makes sustainable alternatives for traditional building products, is set to expand operations after attracting significant new investment dollars.
County councillors suggest remote option, microphones be considered for meetings
GUELPH – Technology upgrades to make Wellington County council meetings more accessible inside and outside the council chambers were suggested at the Sept. 30 meeting.
WWCF provides funding to local businesses through pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Since the start of the pandemic, Waterloo-Wellington Community Futures (WWCF) has been providing funding to local businesses to assist them with battling the burdens of the pandemic.
Arthur gardener harvests sextuplet carrot
Curious carrot – Arthur resident Donna Williams shared this photo of a sextuplet carrot her …
‘Come and Create’ sessions set in Minto
MINTO – “Come and Create” sessions are planned in Harriston and Palmerston as part of Culture Days activities in the Town of Minto.
Wellington County Museum and Archives presents Talk to me! telephone exhibit
ABOYNE – A must-see exhibit at Wellington County Museum and Archives, Talk to Me! is now open featuring the telephone collection of Paul Axman of Guelph/Eramosa Township.
Volunteers craft poppies for Remembrance Day display
Poppies – Pam Gradwell, Colleen Roberts and Barb Dunsmore are part of an army of volunteers…
BDC Small Business Week 2021
CANADA – For Small Business Week 2021, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) invites Canadians to join together to discuss solutions and opportunities that lie ahead for Canadian entrepreneurs.
Area chambers reflect on continued challenges of pandemic on businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the recently implemented proof of vaccination requirement, members of local chambers are working to support their businesses the best they can.
Initiative highlights business diversity in Wellington County: chambers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Members of the Wellington County chambers of commerce say the recently launched “shop local” marketing initiative highlights the diversity of business communities across the county.
Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce relaunches programs for small business week
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Sally Litchfield, general manager of the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber is taking small business week as an opportunity to relaunch and share some of the upcoming programs they have going on.
OFA Viewpoint: Rewarding farmers ecological stewardship
ONTARIO – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) acknowledges the important role that Ontario farmers serve in protecting and enhancing the natural environment and our most vital resources.
Cody Shepperd Memorial Golf Tournament raises $17,850 for Portage Elora
ELORA –` The Cody Shepperd Memorial Golf Tournament, held on Sept. 12 at WildWinds Golf Club, raised $17,850 for Portage Elora, a youth addiction residential facility.
MROO awards over $18,000 in scholarships to post-secondary students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Now in its 17th year, the Municipal Retirees Organization of Ontario (MROO) announced the recipients of its annual Student Scholarship Program.