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BRUCE COUNTY (ROUND 5)
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“Spark" Program

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Bruce County (Round 5) “Spark" Program Winners

Lisa Mills & Janice Vilaca, 173 High Street
TOURISM IDEA: Taste Like A Local Experiences
Mentors: Laurie & Dan Megna, Founders & Owners, Twisted Lemon Restaurant & Boutique Inn


Daniel Banko, Little Blue House Coffee Co.
TOURISM IDEA: Arts & Culture Program
Mentor: Greg Bottrell, Owner & Founder, Heartwood Hall

Courtney Morrison, Grassroots Farm Life
TOURISM IDEA: Farm Stay Accommodations
Mentor: Kat McNichol, Owner, Dreamers Writing Farm

Each will receive $3000 in seed funds and mentorship to help them take their tourism initiatives to the next level.
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Virtual Pitch Session November 2023

Stay tuned to our social media channels for updates on their progress.


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We respectfully acknowledge that our home base in Windsor Essex sits on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, which is comprised of the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi Peoples. We will honour this by collaborating with Indigenous-led organizations and businesses to support the advancement of Indigenous tourism in those regions and across Canada.​
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