With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario, some SBIA businesses remain open and are taking extra precautions to do their part and help prevent the spread of this contagious disease, while others have made the choice to close temporarily to help flatten the curve. Although we are all encouraged to practice social distancing, […]
Southampton BIA members are invited to join us on Wednesday, February 19th at 6:30 pm at the Southampton Town Hall for the Annual General Meeting. There will be a social hour with light refreshments provided during the meeting at 8:00 pm. If you are able to attend, please RSVP to southampton.bia@gmail.com. We look forward to […]
Kick off the holiday season this Thursday, November 21st with Southampton Sparkles from 10 am to 9 pm. No matter where you stand with your holiday shopping, you’ll want to check out all the great deals from our participating merchants! Join Mayor Luke Charbonneau at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall for the annual Christmas […]
Can you spot Jean in the picture? Perhaps you hadn’t heard, but there will also be shopping for the Ladies at the Lake weekend (October 18 – 20), and our downtown retailers will have some sweet promotions! Here are a few: Sisters on Huron – 20% off all BAT AMI silver jewellery and accessories and […]
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October 18-20, 2019 New events are being added daily – please go the Ladies at the Lake drop down menu and scroll down to the Activities Calendar and see what’s new! It’s shaping up to be a terrific weekend!
There are only three words to describe Ladies at the Lake: Fun, Fun, Fun! Here’s what we’ve got happening so far: Friday Evening: Meet and Greet at Southampton Olive Oil Company between 6 and 8pm Join the amazing staff at SOOC and kick off the weekend tasting their oils and vinegars, olives and other goodies, […]
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We’re looking forward to another fabulously successful Ladies at the Lake weekend. More events, activities and store promotions to be announced!
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Congratulations to the Winners of Southampton BIA’s Flag Quest! Another amazing Marine Heritage Festival and the 5th successful year for Flag Quest! The Southampton BIA would like to thank everyone who played Flag Quest, as well as the participating businesses and sponsors. Individuals, families, and children took up the Quest and entries were received by […]
Ahoy me hearties! Pick up your game card at the participating businesses. No spy glass needed, Flag Quest clues are on display in storefront windows! There’s booty to be had, so get your ballot into the ballot boxes either outside the Town Hall or at Pioneer Park. Arrrrr!!!! http://www.brucemuseum.ca/events/marine-heritage-festival-launch-party-3/
The Southampton BIA has hired Lisa Mills to replace outgoing Coordinator Heather Hyde, who has moved to the Town of Saugeen Shores as Economic Development Officer. Ms Mills moved to Southampton permanently in 2014, and brings to the BIA many years of experience as an entrepreneur in the design, communications, retail and service sectors, as […]
Enjoy “Music on High” Friday nights this summer downtown Southampton from June 28th – August 30th (6:30pm – 8pm).
The Southampton BIA congratulates the Town of Saugeen Shores on thier designation and award. The BIA looks forward to the continued partnership with the Town to bring cycle tourism to our community.
The County of Bruce recently presented the Agriculture Business Retention and Expansion Study Final Report, the Economic Impact of Tourism Report and the 2018 Economic Development Report. You can read them all here.
Congratulations Saugeen Shores, we’re #14 this year!
Check out this exciting opportunity to work with the dynamic business collective that makes up the Southampton BIA.
Southampton is OPEN for business at 8:00am June 1st to celebrate the Rotary Huron Shores Run.
Join us Friday, May 31st for Southampton’s 2nd Annual Noodle Night on the eve of the Huron Shores Run. Check out all the 6 participating restaurants have to offer….
The Southampton BIA elected a New Board of Managment at the Annual General Meeting on November 6th, 2018 for a 4 year term; 2018-2022.
The Southampton BIA Board of Management has written a letter to show our support for the Nuclear Innovation Institute’s potential future location in the community of Southampton.
A special thank you to everyone who participated in the first Light up Southampton Contest. The winners have been chosen and contacted. See the winning entries here….
Southampton Sparkles continues with a month of Festive Fridays November 30 – December 21, where many downtown Southampton Merchants will be open late Fridays. Friday, December 14th is an extra special Festive Friday with Carriage Rides downtown Southampton.
Kick off the holiday season at the Southampton Town Hall on Thursday, November 22 at 6:30pm with the official Tree Lighting Ceremony. Then walk store to shore for Southampton Sparkles shopping night with stores open until 9pm.
We invite Southampton BIA members to join us at the Walker House November 6th, 2018 for the Annual General Meeting & New Board of Management Elections.
The Annual Holiday Merchant’s Dinner Hosted by the Walker House is November 29th. Contact the Walker House today to reserve your tickets.
The 2018 Ladies at the Lake weekend is now over, see everyone in 2019!
Music On High is back October 20th from 1pm-3pm as part of the Ladies at the Lake Weekend.
Check out this great shout out from Great Places in Canada. It looks like the word is out….
The 3rd Annual Southampton Sweater Day community photo will take place at the Big Flag at 1:00pm on Saturday, August 18th.
It was another successful year for Flag Quest! Individuals, families, and children from all over played the game; with 230 entries received by players originating from all over Ontario.
Flag Quest, The Marine Heritage Festival, BIA Bike Valet, and War on the Shore Bike Race are back for another year. The fun starts July 20th with Flag Quest; a scavenger hunt through Southampton.
Ahoy Mates! Flag Quest, in association with the Marine Heritage Festival, is back for a 4th year. Get ready to start your Quest on Friday, July 20th.
The following letter was drafted by the Southampton BIA and sent to the Town of Saugeen Shores following the completion of the phase 1 Streetscape improvements:
Celebrating Diversity in Saugeen Shores. Flag Raising Event: June 1st at noon.
DINE, SHOP, WALK, RUN & PADDLE in Southampton June 1st & 2nd. In conjunction with the Rotary Huron Shores Run, taking place June 2nd, Southampton businesses have events planned for everyone. Start Friday with our 1st ever Noddle Night, then get up bright and early to shop, and finish Saturday off with a paddle down the Saugeen River.
June 1st is Southampton’s first ever Noodle Night. Participating restaurants will help runners AND guests prepare for the Shore Run by offering pasta selections.
Get to know our amazing business owners and operators a little better with our new series: Southampton Shines; where we’ll profile a new Southampton business every episode.
A new policy has been created to simplify the process of applying for banner space in Southampton.
The contest is now closed. Winners to be announced mid-late March. Good Luck and thank you to all who participated.
On March 7th The County of Bruce is holding an International Women’s Day event where Marcia Woods will share her journey to success as a female entrepreneur who entered both the Technology and Agricultural industries.
The County of Bruce is holding an Exploring Agri-Food Growth Opportunities Workshop on Wednesday, March 7th
Looking for new ways to promote your business in the Grey-Bruce-Simcoe areas? Check out Coupon Country, an initiative by Bruce Power to promote local businesses.
Don’t miss Southampton merchants’ Festive Fridays in December; where many stores will stay open until 9pm or later.
The Grosvenor to Huron Streetscape improvements have begun.
Find out what the Southampton BIA has been up to and what’s next in our fall newsletter.
Gran Fondo Lake Huron – August 19, 2018. Register Today!
It’s Back! The 3rd Annual Southampton Summer Shindig.
Featuring: Light Up Your Nation Run and the Shindig Dance featuring the Sapsuckers and the Reklaws.
The Saugeen Team at RE/MAX Land Exchange invites all local residents and cottagers to join them this Saturday, August 19th at 1:00pm at the big flag for the 2nd Annual Southampton Sweater Day.
Congratulations to our 3 prize winners! The Southampton BIA would like to thank everyone who played, the participating businesses and our sponsors.
There is still time to win one of these amazing prize packs. Pick up your game card today to start your Quest. Entries accepted until 4pm on July 30th.
The Trolley provides a wonderful experience to Saugeen Shores visitors and locals alike and facilitates a great connection between both Southampton and Port Elgin.
See what “Saugeen Shores Celebrates Canada’s 150th” has in store for Canada Day 2017 and beyond.
The Southampton BIA would like to extend a special thanks to Spruce the Bruce, G.W. Signs and The Town of Saugeen Shores.
Spruce the Bruce Grant options include supports for local businesses in the form of perpendicular signage and awning, façade, sidewalk & patio improvement.
The Ontario By Bike Network is an exciting marketing opportunity that helps businesses tap into Ontario’s growing cycle tourism market.
The 2017 Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the Southampton Town Hall Auditorium.
The 2017 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) application period for employers is now open.
Apply before Friday, January 20th, 2017!
We are pleased to be offering another series of workshops for 2017. Our free Volunteer Strategies workshop will be the first in the workshop series this year.
MPP Lisa Thompson will be hosting two small business roundtables in both Clinton and Port Elgin on Monday November 28, 2016.
The SRA is hosting an Open House from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre.
Pretty in Pink’s Finale! Put on your bling to dine, dance and celebrate Pretty in Pink’s $100,000 donation to the Hospital Campaign.
Join the Saugeen Team, RE/MAX Land Exchange Ltd. Brokerage as we start a new tradition in Southampton – The first annual Southampton Sweater Day!
It was a very successful Marine Heritage Festival this year, and we’re proud to announce that Flag Quest was a hit as well! Individuals, families, and children from all over Ontario, and from as far away as Alberta, Iowa and Illinois played the game.
I’m Erin Little, President of Liv-A-Little Foundation and most importantly the proud mother to Olivia Little. Olivia has a rare disease called cystinosis and in 2013 we began our fundraising journey to help find a cure and raise awareness for cystinosis.
This year the Southampton Shindig promises to be bigger and better.
The 6th Annual Marine Heritage Festival is July 22nd to 24th. And don’t miss out on your chance to participate in Flagquest starting July 18th!
ALL ABOARD! A brand new way to explore Saugeen Shores!
The Southampton BIA Board is pleased to welcome Heather Hyde to the team as Administrative and Marketing Assistant.
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Join us to review all the exciting things that have been going on in our first year and plans for 2016. Tues Apr. 5th 6:30 pm in the Town Hall auditorium.
Due to weather the Annual General Meeting in February was cancelled. The new meeting time and date is Tues Apr. 5th 6:30 pm in the Town Hall auditorium space. Agenda will be re- posted on our website shortly. Any questions please forward to southampton.bia@gmail.com. See you then.
Notice of Annual General Meeting. February 24, 6:30 pm at the Southampton Town Hall.
Don’t miss the specials in Downtown Southampton A different Deal around every Corner!
Get out of bed early, (7:00 a.m. opening).Don’t bother getting out of your pajamas, they WILL get you a deal!!
Santa Claus will be in town for the Southampton Santa Claus Parade at 7:00 p.m.
It may be American Thanksgiving but Thursday November 26th is the kick off to a Sparkling Christmas in Southampton. Our traditional start to Christmas will begin at the Southampton Town Hall with the lighting of the Christmas Tree around 6:30 p.m. with hot chocolate available to warm your hands & bellies. Come watch The Celtic Dance Academy perform and […]
Then and Now, Southampton’s former train Station (pictured in 1908) is now a personal residence & is on this years Christmas tour of homes. For the third year, Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation is the charity of choice and in each of the previous two years the Chambettes have raised over $11,000 for the Foundation. This […]
Join us at the Walker House on October 22nd @ 7:00 p.m. to get involved in planning our Christmas events RSVP to Janette Thorne janette@thorncrestoutfitters.com
Have you got your wristband for Pubkinfest yet?
Pick yours up at Duffy’s or the Outlaw!
The 21st Annual Canadian Big Band Celebration will be held September 11, 12 and 13 in the town of Saugeen Shores.
Just a little UP YOUR ALLEY teaser. Come and see the Outdoor Artisan Market, Labour Day Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm.
Concerning Proposed Updates To The Comprehensive Zoning By-law For The Town Of Saugeen Shores.
The Southampton Art School is looking to local artists to submit artwork for the cover of the 2016 catalogue.
The Marine Heritage Festival was a great success! Thanks to everyone who supported the many different activities and events.
Grab your girlfriends and have a great time shopping, dining and adventuring in beautiful Saugeen Shores.
Shindig is back after 35 years. Saturday, August 15.
Dance from 9-1 with the Reklaw’s.
