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.
WOWC 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, […]
READ MORENews Release: Government of Canada continues support for rural economic development in southern Ontario
READ MORECFWO 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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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, […]
READ MOREGovernment 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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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 […]
READ MORESummer 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: […]
READ MORENorth 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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