What's New
Saugeen Connects launches 3rd Annual Summer Student Start-up Program
Saugeen Connects launches 3rd Annual Summer Student Start-up Program, a Chance for Youth to Receive Grants to Try Self-Employment
Business Excellence Training Program
All new workshops are here!
RTO7: COVID-19 Recovery Support
If your business has had capital expenditures related to COVID-19 safety and security, RTO7 is able to reimburse a minimum of $500 up to a maximum of $2,000 pre-tax towards your matching investment.
Jobs and Growth Fund
Businesses and communities play an important role in creating jobs and rejuvenating the Canadian economy.
Tourism Relief Fund
The Tourism Relief Fund is here to help tourism organizations adapt, recover and reposition for future growth.
Saugeen Connects Helps 59 Youth to Start Up Their Own Businesses
Saugeen Connects would like to briefly introduce the incredible student entrepreneurs and their businesses
Saugeen Connects Introduces 50 Local Youth-Run Businesses
This summer, 50 new businesses will launch thanks to the continuation of SSUP. Students from across the Saugeen Region in grades 6 to 12 pitched their business ideas to the Saugeen Connects team and 59 local youth were accepted into the program.
Saugeen Connects Welcomes Arran-Elderslie as a Municipal Partner
Saugeen Connects is pleased to announce the addition of Arran-Elderslie as a municipal partner as of May 2021.
Wellington County Business Recovery Grant (NOW CLOSED)
Wellington County Business Recovery Grants will be administered by the local Community Futures Development Corporations: Waterloo Wellington Community Futures (WWCF) and the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC).
Student Start-Up Program (SSUP)
Eight weeks of soft skills training programs for youth across the Saugeen Connects catchment. Saugeen Connects and SEDC market and promote the program, and match entrepreneurial youth with mentors.
Business Resurgence Program
The Business Resurgence Program is a FREE consulting program for local small businesses.
REOPENED: Bruce County Emergency Business Sustainability Loan
This is a low-interest (2.5%) loan of up to $20,000 for Bruce County businesses, administered by the Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation and the Saugeen Economic Development Corporation.