For up-to-date information on the Community Futures program in Southwestern Ontario and the latest news from the Federal and Provincial government that has an impact on the business community see below. This page is updated frequently.
Business & Loans Advisor – Elgin Business Resource Centre
Posted March 5, 2024 The Elgin Business Resource Centre, also known as an Elgin-Community Futures Development Corporation (Elgin-CFDC) is one of 267 federally-funded, non-profit organizations delivering the Community Futures Program across rural Canada. We are currently seeking a Business & Loans Advisor to work from our office in St. Thomas, Ontario. Key Responsibilities Assisting […]
READ MORECommunication and Administration Officer – Saugeen Economic Development Corporation
Created on March 5, 2024 Position Title: Communication and Administration Officer Reports To: General Manager Position Status: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, with annual contract Location: Neustadt, ON Pay Method: Starting salary based on $50,000 annually Position Summary: The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is a private, non-profit organization whose mandate is to actively pursue […]
READ MOREWarden Glen McNeil Re-elected as WOWC Chair for 2024 Term
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 2, 2024 Warden Glen McNeil Re-elected as WOWC Chair for 2024 Term Southwestern Ontario – Warden Glen McNeil of the County of Huron has been re-elected as Chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) during the organization’s Annual General Meeting held in Goderich on Friday, February 2, 2024. […]
READ MOREA More Prosperous Ontario Demands a Modern Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Partnership
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 13, 2024 A More Prosperous Ontario Demands a Modern Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Partnership Southwestern, Ontario –– The Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC) joins the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in calling on the province to commit to reviewing the provincial-municipal fiscal framework as part of the upcoming […]
READ MOREGovernment of Canada supports Indigenous-led organizations in southern Ontario
Government of Canada supports Indigenous-led organizations in southern Ontario From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario News release Government of Canada invests over $5.4 million to support Indigenous economic development February 20, 2024 – Ohsweken, Ontario Indigenous businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs contribute significantly to the growing economy and creation of jobs in southern Ontario and across Canada. […]
READ MOREWOWC Meets with Provincial Representatives at Queen’s Park
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Southwestern Ontario –Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) Chair, Glen McNeil, participated in a series of meetings at Queen’s Park with Provincial Ministers and Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) on Monday, November 20th to advance discussions on critical issues affecting small and rural municipalities in Southwestern Ontario. Chair McNeil met […]
READ MOREWOWC builds on municipal-provincial collaboration and regional advocacy at AMO 2023
The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) continued to build on its meaningful and critical partnerships with representatives of the Province of Ontario, during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) 2023 Conference from August 20 to 23, 2023. The WOWC advocated strongly for its three priorities through a series of constructive delegations with Provincial Ministers […]
READ MOREANNOUNCEMENT: Canada Emergency Business Account: Government extends repayment and partial loan forgiveness deadlines
From: Department of Finance Canada Backgrounder On September 14, 2023, the Prime Minister announced extended deadlines for Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan repayments, providing an additional year for term loan repayment, and additional flexibilities for loan holders looking to benefit from partial loan forgiveness of up to 33 per cent. The CEBA program was […]
READ MOREEmployment Opportunity CED Coordinator – Community Futures Oxford
Community Futures Oxford (CFO), a small business centre in Ingersoll, Ontario, is searching for a dynamic Community Economic Development (CED) Program Coordinator ready to make an impact in Oxford County. The CED Program Coordinator will report to the General Manager and have the primary responsibility for promoting and building awareness of the organization, creating partnerships, […]
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