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News Round Up | August 2025
We get it—you're busy. That's why we've put together these quick article roundups, updated weekly(ish), here's what we cover: UN SDGs , entrepreneurship , marketing , and local news for Grey and Bruce Counties . Get the key takeaways and actionable advice you need, fast. UPDATED Aug 24 UN SDGs Nestlé Nigeria’s Sustainable Development Impact Nestlé Nigeria aligns its CSR with SDGs—Zero Hunger, Health, Clean Water, Responsible Consumption, and Climate Action—training over 41,00
Chris Herbert
Aug 2422 min read


Belief Begins with Buying Local
Buying Local is an Act of Belief A Personal Introduction At AREA 81 , we’re building something rooted in belief — belief that rural entrepreneurship not only matters, but holds the key to our region’s future. We’re not fully established yet, but the vision is clear: a thriving, collaborative entrepreneurship and venture development ecosystem that turns bold ideas into enduring businesses, right here in Grey and Bruce (to start). Our Belief Capital campaign, and this blog pos
Chris Herbert
Jul 284 min read


News Round Up | July 2025
This is a photo of Inglis Falls in Grey County | Credit: @robertkmackey1987 Click here to see Grey Bruce news. We get it—you're busy. That's why we've put together these quick article roundups, updated weekly(ish), click on the links over there => to see what we're covering on: UN SDGs , entrepreneurship , marketing , and local news for Grey and Bruce Counties . Get the key takeaways and actionable advice you need, fast. NEW = Jul 26 update UN SDGs Forest Cuts Undermine UN S
Chris Herbert
Jul 2514 min read


Grey Bruce Internet Providers | What they offer and what areas they cover
Who are the Grey Bruce internet providers and how do you know what they offer and if they offer internet where you live or work? Updated | Jul 24/25: GBTel speedtest. That was my question when we moved back to the Grey Bruce area in July 2021. But, because this is rural Ontario there’s more to consider than just knowing who can provide Internet access to your home or business. And, just because you see a truck driving by with the name of an ISP (Internet Service Provider) it
Chris Herbert
Jul 248 min read


The Entrepreneur Who Took Grey County Global: Tom Bovingdon's IT Journey
In this episode (listen here) of the Rural Entrepreneur Podcast, Chris Herbert interviews Tom Bovingdon, founder and CEO of Infinity Network Solutions.
Chris Herbert
Jun 293 min read


News Round Up | June 2025
Key news and updates about: Grey & Bruce Counties; Entrepreneurship, Venture Development, Marketing & Sustainable Development for June 2025.
Chris Herbert
Jun 2915 min read


Innovation, Insights, and Next Steps- My Hawks' Nest and Dragons Den Experiences
Belief capital—mentorship, trust, and support—is the missing ingredient in rural entrepreneurship. Learn how AREA 81 is helping founders turn belief into growth.
Chris Herbert
Jun 244 min read


AREA 81 May Day 2025
TL;DR Seventeen entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders from both rural Grey Bruce and nearby cities gathered for the first-ever AREA 81 May Day, mixing Farm-to-Fork food, innovation demos, and open conversation. The goal: Test what’s possible when you bring diverse rural and urban talent together to shape the future of entrepreneurship in the region. What worked: 100% attendance, strong peer connections, candid feedback, and the seeds of new ideas and collaborations. What co
Chris Herbert
Jun 146 min read


Owen Sound Vision 2050
Street Scene at Night In Owen Sound , Archives of Ontario, Open Government Licence - Ontario Owen Sound Vision 2050: A Resident & Entrepreneur's Take on Our City's Future (and its Regional Ripple) As an entrepreneur and resident deeply invested across Grey and Bruce Counties, with Port Elgin and Owen Sound being core hubs for our rural entrepreneurship and accelerator program, AREA 81 , I've been keenly following the "Future Owen Sound – Vision 2050 Strategic planning process
Chris Herbert
Jun 104 min read


Grey County Ag Advisory Committee Meeting | June 2025
The Grey County Ad Advisory meeting for June 2025 covered agricultural initiatives, planning updates, and infrastructure projects affecting the farming community.
Chris Herbert
Jun 69 min read


Rural Entrepreneurship is Ready for a Shift - Are You Seeing What We're Seeing?
Rural entrepreneurs are navigating a different landscape. We’re starting a new conversation about what they really need — and you’re invited to help shape it. Over the past year, we've been quietly researching what it takes to start and grow a business in rural Canada — and how it’s different from doing so in a city. What we've uncovered isn't just important — it’s urgent. Rural entrepreneurs face unique challenges, but also represent one of the most under-supported sources o
Chris Herbert
May 262 min read


Grey Bruce at the Crossroads: What 2025 Has Taught Us—and Why We Need You
To learn why we post and publish content about Grey and Bruce Counties, read this please . - Chris Herbert, Mi6 Founder and Managing Partner. Housing, Environment, New Investments, Drug Bust In the first four months of 2025, we’ve seen a surge in housing developments, budget surpluses, environmental tension, public health alerts, and new investments in tourism, energy, and youth entrepreneurship. Here's a roll up of the last four months of Grey Bruce news. These stories tell
Chris Herbert
May 14 min read


Grey Bruce News | April 2025
Grey Bruce News April 2025 covers what's happening in Grey Bruce counties for April 2025. Updated weekly.
Chris Herbert
Apr 3027 min read


Canadian Federal Election 2025
Dive into the Canadian Federal Election 2025 insights. Explore how the Canadian Federal Election impacts entrepreneurs, policy, and economic growth.
Chris Herbert
Apr 265 min read


Bruce County Economic Development Update | April 2025
Explore the latest Bruce County Economic Development update for April 2025. Discover how Bruce County Economic Development aligns with Ontario's plans.
Chris Herbert
Apr 264 min read


Grey Bruce Economy
In this featured post on Grey Bruce we’re going to cover the Grey Bruce economy. Economic development in Grey Bruce counties is front and centre in the minds of many entrepreneurs, politicians and local municipalities. Key Sources for this article: Creastats, Four County Labour Market Planning Board, Made in Grey, Mi6, Ontario Farm and Lands, Visit Grey, Visit Ontario While there is overlap between Grey and Bruce in some industries there are some unique aspects in each mark
Chris Herbert
Mar 3119 min read


Grey Bruce News | March 2025
Grey Bruce News March 2025 covers what's happening in Grey Bruce counties for March 2025. Updated weekly.
Chris Herbert
Mar 2528 min read


Canada’s Potash Advantage: How Trade Dynamics Benefit Our Mining and Agriculture Sectors
Discover how Canada's potash industry boosts the mining and agriculture sectors. And, how it could take a bite out of Trump's Big Mac.
Chris Herbert
Mar 34 min read


Grey Bruce News | February 2025
Updates on what's happening in the Grey Bruce area in Ontario Canada for February 2025.
Chris Herbert
Feb 2615 min read


Grey Bruce News | January 2025
Updates on what's happening in the Grey Bruce area in Ontario Canada for January 2025.
Chris Herbert
Jan 2918 min read
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