Business Resources & Supports
South Huron is Open for Business
Whether you're an entrepreneur launching a new venture or an established business looking to expand, South Huron offers a strategic location, supportive municipal services, and access to a skilled workforce.
To help you navigate operating a business in South Huron, we have created the Open for Business - A Guide for New and Existing Businesses in South Huron to help you understand what you need to know before moving to a new or existing site in South Huron and provide you with resources to help you thrive.
The digital guide is best saved on your computer as URL links are embedded in the text.
The printable guide is best printed as the full URL links will show in the guide.
Business Resources
Below you'll find valuable tools, local data, and guidance to help you navigate the economy in South Huron, access funding opportunities, and connect with key contacts.
We're here to support your success every step of the way.
Community Futures Huron
Community Futures Huron (CFH) is a non-profit Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) supported by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. Every year, CFH helps new businesses get off the ground in a number of key emerging business opportunities such as agriculture, renewable energy, manufacturing, tourism, retail services, and the creative economy.
Exeter BIA
The Exeter Business Improvement Area (BIA) is an association that represents over 225 local businesses and commercial property owners in Exeter.
Huron Business Centre
The Huron Business Centre is your go-to resource for business support in Huron County, proudly serving entrepreneurs and small business owners in South Huron and beyond. Services include personalized business advisory support, tailored planning tools and resources, entrepreneurship programs and funding opportunities, and workshops and events.
Huron Chamber of Commerce
The Huron Chamber of Commerce connects community leaders and supports economic, business, and community growth across eight municipalities in Huron County.
Huron County Job Board
This is your one-stop-job-board for employment opportunities in Huron County! Every hour, this tool scrapes 25+ local, regional, provincial, and national job banks and places them here for local job seekers.
Huron Economic Response Task Force
The Huron Economic Response Task Force (Huron ERTF) is a collaborative initiative led by the Huron Chamber of Commerce, South Huron Chamber of Commerce, and Bayfield & Area Chamber of Commerce, to ensure businesses in Huron County have access to timely information, resources, and expert guidance.
Huron Manufacturing Association
The Huron Manufacturing Association promotes manufacturing through education, networking, and celebrating achievements of its members, aiming to ensure the industry remains at the forefront of innovation and competitiveness. The HMA acts as a unified voice for Huron County manufacturers, supporting existing and new manufacturers.
Local and Regional Data (Huron County Economic Development)
Learn more about the local economy - familiarize yourself unemployment rates, infrastructure assets, labour force, key sector information and more.
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is the largest general farm organization in Ontario, proudly representing 38,000 farm family members across the province. OFA's work includes government relations, farm policy development, research, lobby efforts, community representation, media relations and more. We have a strong voice for our members and the agri-food industry on issues, legislation and regulations governed by municipal, provincial and federal governments.
Ontario's West Coast
Explore the picturesque countryside & heritage streetscapes, experience a breathtaking sunset & discover why Huron County is a vacation destination of charm, culture, beauty & endless possibilities!
We're here to help.
The Economic Development team is your main point of contact and a key source of information. We’re dedicated to helping local businesses grow by connecting them with valuable resources, and we remain committed to attracting and supporting new investments in South Huron.
Economic Development
322 Main St South, Box 759
Exeter, Ontario, Canada, NOM 1S6
Tel: 519-235-0310
Fax: 519-235-3304
Email: ecdev@southhuron.ca
Web: www.southhuron.ca
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