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Subscribe to this PageThinking about opening a business in Arran-Elderslie? Looking for support for your current business? Thinking about an expansion? This page has resources that can help you.
The Economic Development department is available to answer questions regarding opening or owning a business in Arran-Elderslie. If you have a question, contact the Economic Development and Communications Coordinator.
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Arran-Elderslie Community Improvement Plan
The Municipality is currently updating the Community Improvement Plan Policy to allow for opportunities that encourage the redevelopment, revitalization and improvement of private lands throughout the entire municipality by offering a variety of financial incentives.
The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie Council adopted By-law 63-2023 to designate a Community Improvement Project Area in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.
Arran-Elderslie Community Improvement Plan Policy Final
Paisley Community Working Group |
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Commencing in 2025, the Paisley Community Working Group is a committee of council that connects business and community stakeholders and local staff to share information, develop ideas, raise issues and concerns, and recommend solutions that will support economic development and revitalization in downtown Chesley.
Applications are being accepted until April 14 2025 for inaugural volunteers for the PCWG. Applications to be a member of the Paisley Community Working Group may be considered by council throughout the year.
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Chesley Community Working Group |
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Commencing in 2024, the Chesley Community Working Group is a committee of council that connects business and community stakeholders and local staff to share information, develop ideas, raise issues and concerns, and recommend solutions that will support economic development and revitalization in downtown Chesley. Applications to be a member of the Chesley Community Working Group may be considered by council throughout the year. |
Tara Community Working Group |
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Commencing in 2024, the Tara Community Working Group is a committee of council that connects business and community stakeholders and local staff to share information, develop ideas, raise issues and concerns, and recommend solutions that will support economic development and revitalization in downtown Tara. Applications to be a member of the Tara Community Working Group may be considered by council throughout the year. |
Business Resources
Arran-Elderslie Community and Business Association |
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The Arran-Elderslie Community & Business Association a non-profit, independant, membership-based organization that helps businesses network, learn and grow. Their goal is to strengthen, promote and celebrate businesses in Arran-Elderslie and to enhance the vibrancy of the community. Membership Package and Application President: Craig Reid Email: aecommunitybusiness@gmail.com |
Spruce the Bruce |
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Bruce County's Spruce the Bruce program provides grant opportunities to business owners and organizations. Spruce the Bruce grants are available to businesses within the Allenford, Chesley, Paisley and Tara Community Improvement Plan(s).
Community Toolkits & Facade Guidelines Allenford Community Toolkit with Facade Guidelines Chesley Community Toolkit, Chesley Facade Guidelines Paisley Community Toolkit with Facade Guidelines Tara Community Toolkit, Tara Facade Guidelines
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Business to Bruce |
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Bruce County's Business to Bruce program offers assistance with starting a business, training, seminars, workshops and grant opportunities. |
BizPal |
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BizPaL helps you find the permits and licences you may require when starting and/or operating your business. Filter permits based on your location, industry, and business activities and save the ones that apply to your situation. |
Government of Canada Business Resources |
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Business Benefit Finder is a useful tool for finding programs and services to help your business grow. |
Small Business Centres Ontario |
| Small Business Centres Ontario offers support services needed to start and successfully grow small business. They have offices all over Ontario. Our local office is Business to Bruce (Bruce County) in Port Elgin. The Small Business Centres Ontario website includes free webinars and other e-learning opportunities for everything from learning how to incorporate your business, to discussing mental health supports for small business. |
Futurpreneur |
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Futurpreneur is a national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. |
Saugeen Economic Development Corporation |
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Saugeen Economic Development Corporation is a Community Futures Development Corporation that offers a variety of services for business in their catchment area, including Arran-Elderslie. They offer small business loans, the Hawks' Nest Business Competition, training opportunities, business advisory services and publish the Saugeen Economy Newsletter. |
Paisley Chamber of Commerce |
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The Paisley Chamber of Commerce is an organization of local business owners and community volunteers who provide a voice for business owners in the community. President: James Colaco Email: paisleyvillage@gmail.com |
VPI Working Solutions |
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VPI Working Solutions offers a variety of services for those searching for jobs and businesses looking for employees. They offer a variety of employment programs and grants, career events, training and information sessions. Their office is in Walkerton and they visit locations in Arran-Elderslie monthly. To make an appointment, visit their website. |
RTO7 |
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Regional Tourism Organization 7 works to build, sustain and grow tourism in Bryce, Grey and Simcoe. They offer resources and grants to tourism focused businesses and organizations.. |
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