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.
H2nanO Receives SOFII Support to Bring Innovative Water Solutions to Market
H2nanO has received support through the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII), administered by Community Futures Western Ontario, to help bring its innovative water treatment solutions to more customers and support the company’s next stage of growth. Across Canada, industries such as mining, oil and gas, and critical minerals refining face growing […]
READ MOREEmployment Opportunity: Community Futures Middlesex – Business & Loans Advisor
READ MOREEmployment Opportunity – Enterprise Brant
Job Title: General Manager Organization: Enterprise Brant o/b Brant Community Futures Development Corporation Location: Brantford, Ontario Employment Type: Full-time, permanent position. This role requires local travel for meetings, client visits, events, and stakeholder engagement. The company expects occasional after-hours meetings and events. Reporting Line: Reporting to the Board of Directors, Executive Committee About […]
READ MOREGingerbug Brewing Company Inc. Receives Continued SOFII Support to Help Fuel Growth and Expansion
Gingerbug Brewing Company Inc. has received additional support through the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII), administered by Community Futures Western Ontario, as the company continues building on recent momentum and prepares for its next stage of growth. What began as a family-run farm business making ginger-based beverages has grown into a company […]
READ MORECommunity Futures Oxford: 2026 Oxford Tourism Innovation Grant
READ MOREMedia Release: WOWC Urges Province to Protect Local Governance in Bill 100
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 22, 2026 WOWC Urges Province to Protect Local Governance in Bill 100 Western, ON – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) is advocating for a collaborative approach to municipal governance reform as the Province considers Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026. WOWC is raising concerns about […]
READ MORENetDynamic Receives SOFII Support to Expand Innovative NetSuite Solutions
We’re pleased to share that NetDynamic, a Canadian leader in NetSuite consulting and software solutions, has received support through the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII), administered by Community Futures Western Ontario. This investment marks an important step as the company continues to grow its impact and expand its presence across North […]
READ MOREELO Receives SOFII Support to Scale Premium Mobile Gaming Hardware
We’re thrilled to share that ELO Gaming Limited, a Canadian company redefining mobile and travel gaming hardware, has received support through the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII), administered by Community Futures Western Ontario. Founded in 2021 by former semi-pro esports player Adam Hepburn, ELO is on a mission to deliver console-grade […]
READ MOREThrive Oxford Wins Rural Inspiration Award 2026 | Community Futures Western Ontario
Congratulations to Allan Simm and the team at Community Futures Oxford on receiving the Rural Inspiration 2026 Award for their Thrive Oxford program, which supports women entrepreneurs across Oxford County. The award was presented by Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson during the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference in Toronto on January 19, 2026. […]
READ MOREJ & S Farms Named Brant County Farm of the Year 2026 | Community Futures Western Ontario
Congratulations to Sara McLellan and her husband, Jay, on being named the Brant County Federation of Agriculture’s 2026 Farm of the Year at the annual banquet on March 7, 2026. Alongside her role as General Manager of Enterprise Brant, Sara works with her family on their Brant County farm, where they operate J & S […]
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