In The News 3 July 2013

Grow! Highland County hosts client fair

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Nearly three years ago, a small group of community members joined together to form Grow! Highland County, a locally based program designed to foster entrepreneurship and small business growth throughout Highland County.

Success has come from the start, with over 150 clients working with the program to access expertise and planning provided by a community resource board who share their time and talent free of charge.

Grow! Highland County is a joint effort of the Highland County Chamber of Commerce and Southern State Community College.

 

 

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Sharon Bedard, the Enterprise Facilitator, took the reins of the program in August, 2012 after Sid Raisch, the first Enterprise Facilitator decided to devote his full time and attention to his own small business.

Funded by a USDA Rural Development Technical Assistance Grant since the inception, Grow! Highland County is working toward being locally funded and sustainable for the long term. This program is the only formal economic development program supporting Highland County today.

On Friday, June 14, Grow! Highland County hosted a client fair.

Clients of the program Shared success stories and enjoyed getting to know the others involved with the program.

Anyone wishing to become a part of this exciting program with financial support please send tax deductible gifts to P.O Box 184, Hillsboro, Ohio.

Anyone who wants to know more about the Grow! Highland County program should call Sharon Bedard at 937-661-1437.

We would like to extend our thanks to all who participated in the evening.

– Courtesy of Sharon Bedard

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