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ANNUAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD BREAKFAST
HURON
COUNTY
HCEDB
The Huron County Economic Development Board
Annual Economic Development Board Breakfast
Join us for an update on the Board's progress and future initiatives
since being formed in January 2015.
FEATURING GUEST SPEAKER LAURIE GUTHRIE,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
"Building a Successful Business Ambassador Program"
Fredericton, like many communities, lacked the resources to engage in
the expensive game of investment attraction. The quandary was how
could a small city with one economic development officer and a modest
budget address this challenge? As the Knowledge-based Capital of
New Brunswick, Fredericton also had an advantage: being home to a
large number of local companies doing global business. In 2002, Laurie
Guthrie saw an opportunity to leverage and engage these corporate citizens to promote Fredericton
while abroad for meetings and travels, and so the idea of the Fredericton Business Ambassador
Program was born.
Attend to learn how the program was pioneered, and how a team of 720 people were inspired to
promote their city on the global stage!
Monday, March 7th, 2016
9:30AM-11:OOAM
Libro Community Hall
239 Bill Fleming Dr.
Clinton, ON
$15.00 per person
Includes buffet breakfast provided by Cait's Kitchen
Tickets can be purchased online at
www.huroncounty.ca or contact
Huron County Economic Development
via 519-524-8394 ex. 3242
Valerie Gillies Clinton News Record
A group of cousins from the Clinton, Seaforth and Blenheim area had fun on the lighted floor of the
Kid Zone at the Central Huron YMCA on Family Day, February 15. From left: Jack VandenHengel,
Adrian Hoggarth, Maitland Hoggarth, Lucas VandenHengel, William VandenHengel, Bree
VandenHengel, Gracie Hoggarth, Carli VandenHengel.
UWPH forecasts $50,000
campaign shortfall
Special to
Clinton News Record
With only 5 weeks to go,
United Way is urgently
appealing to the community
for help to finish off the 2016
campaign. While the cam-
paign has passed the 92%
mark and has already out-
paced the previous year's
final results, organizers are
concerned that they may not
achieve the goal. Histori-
cally, the final few percent
are the hardest and United
Way is calling on all con-
cerned citizens to help close
the gap by making their
donation before March 31,
2016.
Every year, United Way
Perth -Huron raises funds on
behalf of the community to
carefully invest in programs
that help improve lives and
build strong local communi-
ties. A campaign cabinet of
23 local volunteers, led by
campaign chair Andrew Wil-
liams, want you to know how
things are going.
"This year's goal of
$1.275 -million is the highest
ever. The reason is simple:
this is the amount we need
to raise in order to meet the
rising social and economic
issues facing Perth and
Huron" said United Way
Executive Director, Ryan Erb.
"With recent news from a
few major workplace cam-
paigns coming in lower this
year, plus a few local clo-
sures, we have to work a little
harder, and ask for a bit
more help."
"We're in the final stretch
and everyone has rolled up
their sleeves. I know we can
get there," said Andrew Wil-
liams. "As campaign chair, I
am continually amazed by
the generosity of our com-
munity. People know that
there are a lot of needs to be
met, and they know United
Way will get the job
done. Our goal is high
because it has to be. Can we
get there? I believe we can,
but we need everyone who
can to make a donation and
propel us over the finish
line. Every dollar collected
will make a real difference in
the lives of people and fami-
lies in our community."
"In addition to asking for
help," added Ryan Erb, "We
would really like to thank the
community for their incredi-
ble support. We thank the
many local people and busi-
nesses who faithfully donate
every year, and of course we
appreciate the local radio
stations and newspapers for
their involvement as well."
Donations can be made by
calling 271-7730, mailed in
or dropped off at 32 Erie
Street, Stratford, or pledged