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Thank You for Celebrating 40 Years with Us!
The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation recently celebrated 40 years of supporting local businesses and strengthening our communities. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us to mark this special milestone and reflect on the impact of SEDC over the past four decades.
A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Eddie LeMoine, for sharing his insights and inspiring conversation, and to Harley’s Pub & Perk for providing the delicious catering.
As we look back on 40 years of growth and collaboration, we’re excited for what lies ahead. Thank you for being part of our journey and helping make this milestone so special!
Here’s to the next chapter of growth, collaboration, and community impact!
THE LOCAL EDGE - EPISODE 12
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Kourtney Spang - The Barking Brew
RELEASE DATE: October 9, 2026
What does it take to build a successful business from the ground up? Entrepreneur Kourtney Spang of The Barking Brew shares her insights in our latest podcast episode.
About this episode:
The hardest part wasn’t making the product. It was educating people on what it actually was. I talked with Courtney Spang, founder of The Barking Brew, about building a brand that looks playful on the outside—but is very real in the market. Her product started with a simple idea: a non-alcoholic, shelf-stable, beef-bone-broth beverage for dogs and cats. But turning that idea into a business meant learning fast. She had to find manufacturers. Reformulate when the original product was too strong for indoor hospitality spaces. Solve trucking, pasteurization, packaging, temperature control, and logistics. At one point, a fan belt blew on a rented truck during her first run. So she did what founders do—she fixed it and kept going. What stayed with me most was this: The product may get attention. But the brand earns trust by showing up in the right places, with the right message, and enough grit to keep educating people until they understand it. That takes patience. And a thick skin. Maybe that’s the real business.
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Grey Highlands, Hanover, Minto, South Bruce, Southgate, Wellington North and West Grey.
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