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Gingerbug 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 […]

Community Futures Oxford: 2026 Oxford Tourism Innovation Grant

Media 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 […]

NetDynamic 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 […]

ELO 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 […]

Thrive 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. […]

J & 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 […]

Announcing 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 […]

Western 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 […]

Call 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 […]