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.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: General Manager Community Futures Middlesex
Community Futures Middlesex (CF Middlesex) is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow and succeed, thereby strengthening our community. Offering loans, planning and advisory services, workshops, and much more, we exist to support entrepreneurs in Middlesex County. We understand our communities, our rural culture and values. These insights help us see our clients differently and make loan […]
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 […]
READ MOREAnnouncing the 2026 Western Ontario Municipal Conference Friday, October 16, 2026 | Guelph, Ontario
The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) is pleased to announce that the 2026 Western Ontario Municipal Conference (WOMC) will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Guelph, Ontario. Building on the momentum of the past two years, the conference will once again bring together municipal leaders, policymakers, industry partners, and community organizations from […]
READ MOREWestern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advances Key Municipal Priorities at ROMA 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 21, 2026 Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advances Key Municipal Priorities at ROMA 2026 Toronto, ON – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) had a strong presence at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, engaging with provincial leaders to advance priorities that strengthen communities across Western […]
READ MORECall to Action: Advocate for Rural Ontario’s Future
January 16, 2026 Canada’s shared prosperity is closely tied to the strength, resilience, and long-term sustainability of its rural communities. While the challenges facing rural regions are well documented, the real opportunity lies in turning strategy into action—and that moment is now. Your voice matters. On December 15, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary […]
READ MORECareer Opportunity – Full-time Business & Lending Advisor: Grand Erie Business Centre ( Haldimand County and the Township of West Lincoln)
Grand Erie Business Centre Inc. (GEBC) is currently seeking a permanent full-time Business & Lending Advisor. GEBC is a private non-profit business development corporation that has been serving Haldimand County and the Township of West Lincoln since 1989. We provide financing, consultation, support and advice to small businesses within this area. GEBC is […]
READ MOREWestern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Champions Growth of Life-Saving Isotope Ecosystem
620 Tomlinson Drive Saugeen Shores, ON N0H 2C0 soic.ca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2025 Regional Wardens pass resolution supporting Southwestern Ontario’s leadership in isotope innovation and economic development (Saugeen Shores, Ontario) The Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC) welcomes Friday’s resolution from the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC), which formally signals the Caucus’ support for […]
READ MOREAHead Simulations Receives SOFII Support to Transform the Future of Hearing Care
We’re excited to share that AHead Simulations, a cutting-edge Canadian med-tech company improving hearing outcomes worldwide, has received funding through the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII), administered by Community Futures Western Ontario. Based in Kitchener, AHead Simulations is reshaping hearing healthcare through two breakthrough products: CARL (Clinical Assistant for Realistic Learning), a […]
READ MORECrafty Ramen Receives SOFII Funding to Scale Production, Accelerate Innovation & Expand into New Markets
Crafty Ramen Receives SOFII Funding to Scale Production, Accelerate Innovation & Expand into New Markets Bringing Restaurant-Quality Ramen to Homes Across Canada We’re excited to share that Crafty Ramen, an innovative Canadian food company known for bringing restaurant-quality ramen to households nationwide, has received funding through the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation […]
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