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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.

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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Governments Investing in Innovative Solutions to Boost Agri-Food Sector

Funding Will Support Farmers and Make the Sector More Competitive October 20, 2021 Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10.21 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership) to help the agri-food sector adopt on-farm solutions and best practices that will grow their business, […]

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Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App Available for Download Starting October 15

Ontario Making it Easier and More Convenient to Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination October 15, 2021 Office of the Premier TORONTO — In advance of October 22, the Ontario government is making the enhanced vaccine certificate with official QR code and the free, made-in Ontario verification app, Verify Ontario, available for download. Together, these tools […]

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Il est important que les agriculteurs deviennent plus efficaces grâce à l’innovation. Développement des collectivités soutient cette innovation. Contactez-nous dès aujourd’hui et travaillons ensemble pour que l’agriculture reste prospère. https://www.cfwesternontario.ca

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It is important for farmers to become more efficient through innovation. Community Futures supports that innovation, contact us today and let’s work together to keep agriculture thriving. https://www.cfwesternontario.ca

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17 May

We are so pleased to announce 2 new staff members joining our EBRC team! Join us in welcoming:
Rebecca Byers, Business & Loans Advisor and
Chloe Walker, Community Engagement & Business Advisor. 👏

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16 May

JC Green is a privately-owned and operated licensed cannabis producer in Thorndale, Ontario, @CFMiddlesex believed in JC Green after seeing their business plan and were excited to offer up support. Click below to hear more. https://bit.ly/3whARqR

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16 May

Community Futures helps bridge the financial gap to help your business to become more bankable through training programs and business development planning. To find out more visit https://www.cfwesternontario.ca @FedDevOntario @ComFuturesON @HelenaJaczek

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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 Economis 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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