The Saugeen Shores BR+E Final Report Presented to Council

The Saugeen Shores Business Retention and Expansion Project’s Final Report was presented to Mayor and Council at the May 28th Committee of the Whole.

 This project was a joint effort between The Town of Saugeen Shores, The Business Enterprise Centre of Saugeen Shores, The Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce, Saugeen Sustainability Volunteer and Resource Centre, and the Four County Labour Market Planning Board (the Partners).

The project surveyed 86 businesses, asking them 115 questions on all aspects of running a business in Saugeen Shores. The BR+E Task Force, made up of representatives from the project partners as well as business owners, reviewed the key findings of the data summary report. The group noted recurring themes that included, more focused Economic Development initiatives, streamlining some Municipal processes for business, continued focus on improving the vitality of the two downtowns, addressing workforce development issues and a need for enhanced methods for communication among all parties. The report also identified avenues for both the Business Enterprise Centre and the Chamber of Commerce to improve their support to business. 

 Both Mayor Smith and Deputy Mayor Charbonneau extended their personal thanks to everyone involved, especially the business owners and to the volunteer visitors who donated their time and efforts to the project.  The final report illustrates some key steps that can be implemented to improve the business climate in Saugeen Shores.

The next step of the project will be to develop a work plan for the implementation of actions brought forward in the report. Milestones of the implementation stage will be detailed on the Saugeen Shores web site. A copy of the final report is also available on the website at www.saugeenshores.ca/business

Free Economic Development Seminar April 14th Walkerton

If your interested in Downtown Revitalisation or have a desire to help build a stronger economy in your town, check out this seminar.

“Successful Ways to Promote Economic Development and Community Identity” will be a the topic of a presentation by Michael Seaman, Director of Planning for the Town of Grimsby.

Cost: FREE

Date:  Saturday, 14 April 2012   Time: 10am    Place: Victoria Jubilee Hall, Walkerton

For further info, please call 519-881-2826, or email vjh@wightman.ca

Public Input Wanted for Town Waterfront Survey

Saugeen Shores Council appointed a Waterfront Ad hoc Committee to develop a Waterfront Master Plan for Council by early 2013. The Plan will contain information about the current status (use, limitations and successes) and the potential for the future of our community’s most significant natural asset, the Lake Huron waterfront.

The Committee is asking the general public to take a few minutes of their time to complete our survey. This is the Committee’s first step of public input. The information gathered from this survey will be used to structure future open public meetings, focussed interviews with community stakeholders and partners.

They hope you will complete the survey and then attend the public meetings to be scheduled later this summer. Your opinion matters as they continue to discuss the waterfront improvements.

Please click on this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/236JCLV to begin the survey or visit the Towns website at www.saugeenshores.ca
Please share this link with others that you know care about the future of our waterfront.

Deadline to complete this survey is April 30, 2012.

Early Warning System in Effect After Robbery in Southampton

The Saugeen Shores Police Department is asking the Chamber of Commerce to initiate the early warning system this morning to make businesses aware of an incident that happened last evening. At approximately 9:30 p.m. February 13, 2012, while attempting to complete an after-hours bank deposit at the CIBC in Southampton, a lone woman was approached by a man with a weapon who demanded she turn over the money. She gave up the money to the assailant and he fled and is still at large.

Police are asking all businesses to practice extra safety precautions while making evening bank deposits in the community until after the suspect has been apprehended.

Our Office is Closed for Family Day – February 20, 2012

The Saugeen Shores Business Enterprise Centre will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2012 to celebrate Family Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21 at 9 a.m.

Hope you’re able to enjoy some special “family time”!

Using Social Media in Your Business

The Lake Huron Learning Centre (LHLC) in Kincardine is holding this four-session course on Social Media, starting Tuesday, April 3, 2012.

For more info, see attached flyer, or visit LHLC’s website.

LHLC – Social Media for Small Business – Feb 2012

Canada Summer Jobs 2012

Interested in hiring a student this summer? Canada Summer Jobs is a Government of Canada initiative that provides funding to help employers create summer job opportunities for students. It is designed to focus on local priorities, while helping both students and their communities.

The application process starts on February 1, 2012 and the closing date is February 29, 2012. For more info, check out the link below.

Canada Summer Jobs 2012

Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation Newsletter

The Saugeen Shores Memorial Hospital Foundation Newsletter is full of info on the foundation’s fundraising successes, hospital improvements and new board members.

December 2011 Newsletter

Blood Donor Clinic in Port Elgin – January 19, 2012

There is a Blood Donor Clinic this Thursday, January 19th at the Plex at 600 Tomilinson Drive in Port Elgin, from 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

CALL 1 888 2 DONATE or 1 888 236 6283 to schedule your life-saving appointment today!

New Donors & Walk-ins Welcome!

2012 Community Job Fair in Saugeen Shores – February 25th

Looking for work? Whether it’s a full-time career, summer job, part-time work or self-employment info, check out the Saugeen Shores Community Job Fair! It takes place on Saturday, February 25, 2012 in the Rotary Hall at the Plex from 1 to 3 p.m. Local employers will be on hand to accept resumes and answer your questions!

Organized by the Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce, the Saugeen Shores Business Enterprise Centre and the Town of Saugeen Shores. Call 519-832-2332 for more info or to register a booth for your business.

A flyer and registration form follow.

Job Fair Poster 2012

Employer Registration – 2012