Holistic Awakenings Day Spa Celebrates One Year Anniversary!

Elgin County Economic Development is pleased to announce the one year anniversary open house at Holistic Awakenings Day Spa in Sparta.

The open house will be held on April 19 and 20 from 10 am - 4 pm and will include a gift bag for the first 40 visitors, samples, demos, snacks, refreshments and no tax on retail products and gift cards.

Holistic Awakenings Day Spa is owned and operated by Tammy Caughill a certified Reflexologist, Aroma Therapist, Hot Stone Massage Therapist, Esthetician and Holistic Practitioner. Caughill provides a spa experience that is defined by excellence and offers a unique combination of natural healing spa services and holistic body products.

"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity," says Caughill, who is committed to providing her clients with a complete healing spa experience.

Located at 46349 Sparta Line, Sparta, Holistic Awakenings Day Spa offers a variety of services including: hot stone massage, Swedish massage, aroma therapy massage, body wraps, sugar scrubs, foot reflexology, paraffin wax hand and foot therapies, facials, hair removal, pedicures and manicures. In addition, the spa also offers a line of completely natural health and beauty products for sale. Holistic Awakenings Day Spa has recently become a member of Elgin County Tourism and is a valued member of the Sparta business community.

For more information about Holistic Awakenings Day Spa or to learn about monthly specials please call

519 - 775 - 2606 or visit www.holisticawakeningsdayspa.com.

Seating Area at Holistic Awakenings Day Spa

Elgin Business Resource Centre satellite office opens in Dutton

The western Elgin County office of the Elgin Business Resource Centre (EBRC) is now open for business. The office is located at the Municipality of Dutton-Dunwich office, and will service residents of western Elgin County.

"The services offered by the Elgin Business Resource Centre will help creative entrepreneurs make their business goals a reality," said EBRC General Manager John Regan.

The new location will offer the same services as the St. Thomas location including; business counselling for new and existing businesses, access to loans and grants, a resource library, educational workshops, networking opportunities and access to several programs including Summer Company, the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) and the Access to Self-Employment Benefits Program. The office will be open Monday – Thursday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, and Friday from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.

This one-year pilot project is a partnership between the EBRC and the County of Elgin. The County has a long history of entrepreneurial spirit and entrepreneurial support programs are an important resource for the growing number of small and home-based businesses in the area.

"Entrepreneurs and small businesses are an important part of Elgin County’s economic success," said Elgin County Warden Cameron McWilliam. "We are pleased to be able to partner with the EBRC to offer support services for businesses in the western portion of the county."

"Elgin County successfully partnered with the EBRC in 2012 to open a satellite office in eastern Elgin County and we hope to replicate this success here," said West Elgin Mayor Bernie Wiehle.

Contact the qualified staff of the Elgin Business Resource Centre today to set up an appointment by visiting 199 Currie Road in Dutton, or calling Mark Masseo at 1-877-450-2128 ext. 471.