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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-07-22, Page 1212 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, July 22, 2015 New stores and revamping is everywhere in Seaforth Councillors, BIA and Huron East are recognizing the growth of the town. Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor Take a walk down Main St. in Seaforth, there is some- thing unusual about the strip -one word comes to mind -development. The town is booming with renovations and new entre- preneurs looking to liven up the downtown core. Brown paper is covering the front windows of companies with the words "Coming Soon" plastered across the entrance. Renovations and revamp- ing -Upgrades are continuing at the Britannia Masonic Lodge (beside Culligan Real Estate) and Wongs Grill is also currently under construction. New businesses- Victor of "Win This Space," Cotton Harvest Quilt Shop will soon be opening their doors, Max Seaforth Fitness has recently opened up on Main St. in Seaforth, beside the gym, Johnny's Sub and Sandwich Cafe' also opened its' doors this year. Bickford who also was a con- testant of "Win This Space" but dropped out is opening a new venture called Huron County Graphic Design and Print. Pete's Office Pro has added P and T Fashions to jump into the woman's clothing industry, Shannon Craig Insurance Agency owner adapted from a home business, however they have moved to the strip also. Scott Saunders Rolling Roaster Catering will be located where the old Flower Magic is Van Egmonc Ilou8e - Egmondvllle Country 13rcakfat Sunday, July 26, 2015 8am - 1pm Adults - $8.00 Children under 10 - $4.00 Preschool...Free Happy 60th Anniversary STU & JOYCE WILSON July 16, 2015 LLove from your family 1 "let us cater to you:' Also cur- rently new to Seaforth's main strip is Johnny's Sub and Sand- wich Cafe' and the recent gym added, Seaforth Fitness. "I think a lot of it was influenced by `Win This Space" not all of it, but a good portion of it," said Jan Hawley, Huron East, eco- nomic development officer. The "Win This Space'; which had a surprising 28 contestants before the official winner was announced, recently captured the medias attention. Last week CTV London visited the town to cover the story for their live television newscast. Seaforth and the area are witnessing a little bit of what Hawley calls a "renaissance:' Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor Scott Saunders Rolling Roaster Catering will soon be ready for the public, this is one of the many stores opening in Seaforth. On Main St. flowers are blooming and so are the new shops and of recently to keep up with technology, a hefty portion of the streetlights have been switched over to LED, which makes a more visible view for drivers and citizens during the night. Many consider the town as "thriving'; but it was not always like that said Seaforth Ward councillor Bob Fisher. "In the 90s we had GST laid on us and a recession at the same time, we had 12 empty stores on Main St., it b_ OLJERILk X19 S.24 'f 1316) ;oft MOVIE INFORMATION- ; f ,'" www.rnai ieIinka.ca J ,t 1. OO -265-343B 1 Happy 25th Anniversary 2o -b - Er Jody Brow w July 28th. You are invited to an en House at Dublin Community Centre Sunday, July 26 - 2 - 4 p.m. No Gifts Please Donations to Dublin Ball Park Improvement would be appreciated was getting scary." Fisher who's been involved with the Business Improvement Association (BIA) since the late 80's believes the change from now compared to the slump- ing years is because the municipality as a whole. He said that this is the reason why people are choosing to start new conglomerates. "I think it's part of the package of the town, our designated heritage district, our main street and the municipality is pro -active with sidewalks with tree planters, (which) the Horti- cultural Society (provides)," said Fisher. "It's all part of that package we present." BIA chair, Melody Hodg- son, said since she moved here in 2009, this is the most modified she's saw the town. She also mentioned that "we struggle with the perception this is a retirement commu- nity, I think there's room for everyone, not just retirees:' "It takes time to get to this point, we're finally starting to see the progress, It's a lot of people, it's not just one group or one person, it takes a lot of support,' said Hodgson. "If I don't have to leave to go shopping somewhere else, I'm extra happy because who has time to spend a day away shopping:' BRUSSELS 1lilttiddion &efonabun-$8 jamboree JULY 26, 2015 AT 1:00PM Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre Registration open at 11:30 or preregister at www.brusselsfidd l ej a mboree.ca Thank you to our generous sponsors! Huron Feeding $RUSSEl.S mud mg rdziy;911Cfiir4a11 13148"RADAR Brussels gr.