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Times—Advocate
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Co-operation is the key to create opportunities
EXETER — This week I've highlighted three examples
of how local government and community groups have
joined together to create local opportunities.
South Huron Alliance for Retention and Expansion
The South Huron Chamber of Commerce has been
instrumental in helping the South
Huron Alliance for Retention and
Expansion (SHARE) program develop
a Business Retention and Expansion
(BR+E) project for South Huron. The
goal of this project is to open the
lines of communication among busi-
nesses, local government, agencies,
organizations and community mem-
bers. The approach identifies current
opportunities and barriers to expan-
sion through surveys of local busi-
nesses and uses the results to help
SOUTH HURON create a long-term marketing plan
for the community.
The BR+E approach has been used
in other communities and has had
impressive results such as a more business -friendly atti-
tude, increased economic competitiveness and more
jobs. Research has shown that most new jobs (40-80 per
cent) are created through the expansion of existing busi-
nesses, so it is essential we nurture and support the
businesses already in our community. South Huron's
BR+E project is in the stage of analyzing survey data
with results expected to be reported to the community in
the near future. If you're interested in learning more
about this project, contact the South Huron Chamber of
Commerce at 235-4520.
Huron Economic Development Matters
The County of Huron, Huron Business Development
Corporation and the Rural Economic Development
Program of OMAFRA have partnered to launch "Huron
Economic Development Matters." This three-year eco-
nomic development initiative has three goals: to stimu-
late new economic growth in Huron County, to encour-
age the retention of youth and to create vibrant and sup-
portive communities.
Funding is available to groups and organizations that
support projects in certain categories including business
planning, youth skills, community economic develop-
ment internships, business retention and expansion,
downtown revitalization and community development.
TRISTALYN
RUSSELL
PLANNING
ASSISTANT
POLICE BRIEF
Group destroys fence
GRAND BEND — Lambton OPP report that a group of
revelers showed no regard for personal property after
they ripped boards from a residence fence to fuel a
bonfire on the beach. On Aug. 2, OPP were called to
Beach Lane in Grand Bend, when it was reported that a
group of persons at a bonfire on the beach were rip-
ping wood from a fence to fuel the fire. When officers
responded to the scene, the group scattered. Officers
were able to apprehend a 17 -year-old male as he
attempted to flee. Although it could not be proven that
he was involved in the mischief to the fence, he was
charged with trespassing and drinking underage.
There is not an estimated dollar loss at this time.
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SCHOOL NEEDS.
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• Binding & Laminating
• Office Furniture & Filing Cabinets
• Wedding Stationery
• Business Forms & Stationery
• Business Machines
• Stamps — Self -inking,
pre -inked and rubber stamps
• Photocopying — Black & White
AND Colour
• Fax Service — Incoming/Outgoing
• Printer Cartridges
Store Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Up to $30,000 is available throughout the county each
year for programs in each of these categories.
Huron Economic Development Matters is a great
resource for local community groups and programs that
require financial assistance. Applications can be submit-
ted on behalf of community organizations, municipali-
ties, or groups of people. For more information, contact
Paul Nichol, Huron Business Development Corporation's
economic development manager at 527-0305.
Huron Community Matters
This past May I attended the 2nd Huron Community
Matters Conference in Clinton. This two-day workshop
carried out by the United Way gathered people from
across the county to share stories of successful collabo-
rations and visions for our area. One of the workshops I
attended discussed youth and social enterprise in the
community. The Huron United Way recently completed
consultations with youth at area high schools to discover
what students thought were the strengths and weak-
nesses of their community. It was interesting to hear
that many of the issues youth mentioned were similar to
those of adults — they like the scenery, friendly atmos-
phere and recreation centres, but would like to see more
public transport, town growth, jobs and entertainment.
Youth are an important part of the future of our commu-
nities, and it's important that we include them in our
community discussions.
Contact Rebecca Rathwell, project manager at 524-
8394, ext. 3 or rrathwell@huronunitedway.ca for more
information about the Huron Community Matters
Conference.
If you have any comments or suggestions, feel free to
reach me by e-mail at t.russell@town.southhuron.on.ca
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