Grey County Administration building, Owen Sound. (BlackburnNews.com photo)Grey County Administration building, Owen Sound. (BlackburnNews.com photo)
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Business Enterprise Centre To Join Grey Economic Development Department

Grey County is taking a more focused approach to economic development by bringing the Business Enterprise Centre into the Economic Development Department at the Administration Building.

Starting Tuesday, businesses will be able to get support - including one on one consultations, financing information, professional development, and networking.

There will also be resources, computer access, and information on permits, licenses, and government supports, along with youth entrepreneurship programs.

The administration building is located at 595 9th Ave. E.

The Business Enterprise Centre will be a major pillar in a new Regional, Skills Training, trades and Innovation Centre which is scheduled to open in September 2018.

It's a joint initiative of Grey County, Georgian College, Bluewater District School Board, Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board, the City and other stakeholders.

"We are excited to bring the Business Enterprise Centre in-house to reinforce the regional application of the service.  The transition will better equip staff, municipal and community partners with the necessary tools to close the loop of business development through a strategic and focused approach across Grey County.  The BEC has a long history of success and this transition will help to broaden the impact area and grow our profile with the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs,” says Warden Stewart Halliday.

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