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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.

CFWO Employment Opportunity: SOFII Loans Analyst

Job description Community Futures Western Ontario (CFWO) is a non-profit, community driven organization. Through our 21 Community Futures offices located across rural western Ontario and our SOFII program, we support business development and growth and offer business loans. SOFII: The Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation loan program supports high-growth, innovative small and medium-sized […]

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ANNOUNCEMENT/ANNONCE

What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur CFWO Vlog Series Thursday October 20th, 2022 Community Futures Western Ontario is proud to launch our new vlog series ‘What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur’,  featuring Community Futures clients in Western Ontario by delving into the good, […]

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Government of Canada invests over $8.2 million in community infrastructure and tourism projects in Niagara region

From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario News release FedDev Ontario supports 34 projects to drive community revitalization, tourism and local economic growth October 12, 2022 – St. Catharines, ON As one of Canada’s top tourist destinations, the Niagara region attracts more than 13 million visitors each year to enjoy the area’s renowned tourist attractions, wineries, museums, shops, restaurants and […]

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Announcement

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Community Futures Western Ontario (CFWO) elects new Chair Priorities for next two years include ensuring members have tools they need to help local businesses thrive post pandemic   BRANTFORD, ONTARIO – September 26, 2022: As the newly elected Chair of the Board for Community Futures Western Ontario, Meghan […]

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Summer Company

Summer Company is a program of the government of Ontario that helps young people between 15 and 29 years old start and run their own summer business by providing funding, advice and services. The province’s Small Business Enterprise Centres and selected non-profit organizations in your community deliver the program. If you’re accepted into the program, you’ll receive: […]

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North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation Welcomes New General Manager

Arthur Barrows was raised in Oakville, Ontario.  He spent approximately 4 years living in Ottawa, Ontario. In 2012, he moved to Tulita, Northwest Territories to work as the Economic Development Officer (EDO) for the Tulita Yamoria Community Corporation.  Tulita is a remote, isolated Indigenous community. During Arthur’s time as the EDO, he successfully helped Indigenous […]

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Government extends loan forgiveness repayment deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account

From: Department of Finance Canada News release January 12, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program has provided interest-free, partially forgivable loans to nearly 900,000 small businesses and not-for-profit organizations to help them navigate the pandemic and remain resilient. However, the Omicron variant has delayed the recovery for […]

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Press Release

  Operational name update clarifies association role for rural communities served Introducing Community Futures Western Ontario (CFWO) Brantford, Ontario – January 13, 2022: Effective immediately Western Ontario Community Futures Development Corporation Association (WOCFDCA) has changed its day-to-day operational name to Community Futures Western Ontario. This decision was unanimously supported by the Board of Directors. The […]

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Canada extending repayment of COVID-19 business aid loans to 2023

The federal government is extending the deadline for small businesses to pay back their Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans to the end of 2023. The government introduced CEBA in April 2020 as an interest-free loan program, offering initially up to $40,000 to small businesses and non-profits who have experienced a loss of revenue due […]

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Prime Minister welcomes new Cabinet

  October 26, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario   The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the members of Cabinet following this fall’s election, when Canadians chose to keep Canada moving forward. This diverse team will continue to find real solutions to the challenges that Canadians face, and deliver on a progressive agenda, as we finish the […]

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CF Western Ontario/SOFII @cfwontario ·
25 Jan

Développement des collectivités de l'Ouest de l'Ontario est fière de créer un lieu de travail sûr, sain et respectueux. Nous reconnaissons également l'importance de la santé mentale et du bien-être des habitants des collectivités rurales de l'Ouest de l'Ontario.
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25 Jan

Community Futures Western Ontario takes pride in creating a safe, healthy and respectful workplace. We also recognize the importance of the mental health and well-being of the people in our rural communities throughout Western Ontario.
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CF Western Ontario/SOFII @cfwontario ·
25 Jan

L’innovation peut prendre diverses formes, et personne ne le sait mieux que le FIISO. Nous avons été créés pour appuyer les entreprises novatrices dans tout le Sud de l’Ontario. Pour connaître notre processus et savoir si vous y êtes admissible, visitez le http://www.sofii.ca

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CF Western Ontario/SOFII @cfwontario ·
25 Jan

Innovation can come in many forms, and no one knows that better than SOFII. We were created to support innovative businesses throughout all southern Ontario. To find about our process and see if you qualify, please visit http://www.sofii.ca.

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CF Western Ontario/SOFII @cfwontario ·
24 Jan

#Développementdescollectivités est un programme national qui vise à aider les entreprises à croître, à réussir et à devenir plus fortes dans leurs collectivités rurales. https://cfwesternontario.ca

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330 West Street, Unit 10,
Brantford, ON N3R 7V5

(519) 752-0381

Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII)

330 West Street, Unit 10,
Brantford ON N3R 7V5

(519) 752-0381

This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

Ce projet est financé par le gouvernement du Canada à travers l’Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Sud de l’Ontario.

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