GUELPH – The Guelph Chamber of Commerce and the Business Centre Guelph-Wellington have announced a new strategic partnership to enhance business support and drive economic and social prosperity.
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Council approves zoning, official plan changes for Elora grocery store
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has opened the door for a new grocery store in Elora, beside The Gorge Restaurant in between Wellington Road 7 and Park Road.
Co-operators opens new state-of-the-art head office in Guelph
GUELPH – On Sept. 25, Co-operators celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters, consolidating five southern Ontario locations and approximately 1,200 staff into a state-of-the-art facility at 101 Cooper Drive in Guelph.
Chamber offering speed networking event
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce is holding Speed Networking, a session designed to help chamber members connect, collaborate, and build relationships.
Bert’s Service Centre celebrates 40 years in business with barbecue, fundraiser for Groves hospital
FERGUS – Bert and Dinah Hutten celebrated 40 years in business on Sept. 21 with a barbecue, a few events for kids, and a fundraiser for Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Township hosting first Puslinch Community Showcase on Oct. 5
PUSLINCH – The Township of Puslinch is excited to be holding the Puslinch Community Showcase, an event to highlight local businesses and boost economic development in the township.
Entrepreneurial boy’s business inspired by bond with horse
YORK REGION – When Phoenix McMillan’s horse, Harris, was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease, the then 12-year-old boy knew he needed to do something to help.
Getting over trauma can take some ‘Soulful Strides’
FERGUS – Anne Theriault has come a long way since first speaking publicly about how working with horses has helped her overcome past trauma in her life.
Advertiser website back online after issues addressed
FERGUS – The Wellington Advertiser's website appears to be back up and running as normal after a couple days of service interruptions.
LaunchIt Minto business centre to relocate next year
HARRISTON – A local community hub that has been connecting entrepreneurs for a decade is now relocating.
Start-up program guides youth to entrepreneurial future
MINTO – A start-up program aiming to help youth succeed, has granted 50 students the opportunity to enter the world of entrepreneurship this summer.
Right at Home celebrates 10 years of providing home health care
GUELPH – Right at Home officials say they are honoured to celebrate 10 years of providing a full range of in-home, family-funded health care services for adults of all ages in Guelph and Wellington County.
Teens create small business to encourage self care to fellow teens
EAST GARAFRAXA – “Self care comes first.”
Ribbon cutting at Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops
PALMERSTON – Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops celebrated its opening on July 12 in Palmerston.
Celebrating 35 years of Royal Terrace Long Term and Residential Care
PALMERSTON – Royal Terrace Long Term and Residential Care in Palmerston celebrated 35 years on June 26.