Some local municipalities and groups are getting provincial money to help support investment opportunities.
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson said the six projects being supported will help develop strategies in specific areas.
"Our location in southwestern Ontario is absolutely the perfect location in terms of the willingness of municipalities to work with our businesses," said Thompson. "And our communities are open for people to relocate to call our areas home."
The economic development grants total more than $205,000.
The following investments are being made:
The Municipality of Brockton: $40,000 to develop a branding strategy and update its website to create employment opportunities, attract business, tourists, and investment in the community.
Municipality of Kincardine: $42,500 to create a user-friendly website that will foster current economic development strategies to ensure the municipality is situated to attract investments, cultivate economic growth, and promote job creation.
The County of Huron: $10,000 to contract the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance to conduct the Huron Culinary Tourism Readiness Initiative.
South Huron Chamber of Commerce: $38,600 to enhance the online presence of the municipality through the development of workplace and business feature videos, virtual tours, community profile, ambassador program, and marketing activities.
Blyth Arts & Cultural Initiative: $46,250 to conduct multi-pronged initiatives that include market activities in the newly renovated Blyth Memorial Community Hall, programming for new pilot events, and marketing/promotional initiatives.
Municipality of Bluewater: $30,000 to hire a consultant to conduct a feasibility study for the Bayfield Community Centre.