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.
In Recognition of 30 Years dedicated to the Community Futures Program
There is no one as passionate and dedicated to the Community Futures Program as Diana Jedig. For three decades, she has wholeheartedly devoted herself not only to the program itself but also to the numerous businesses supported by CFDCs in Ontario and across the nation. Diana, congratulations on being the most fervent advocate of the […]
READ MOREThe Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable Filomena Tassi, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne Make a Stop in Alliston ON.
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Nottawasaga Futures, a Community Futures Development Corporation, had the privilege of hosting the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario; and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry. These distinguished guests […]
READ MOREWarden Glen McNeil Re-elected as WOWC Chair for 2024 Term
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 2, 2024 Warden Glen McNeil Re-elected as WOWC Chair for 2024 Term Southwestern Ontario – Warden Glen McNeil of the County of Huron has been re-elected as Chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) during the organization’s Annual General Meeting held in Goderich on Friday, February 2, 2024. […]
READ MOREA More Prosperous Ontario Demands a Modern Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Partnership
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 13, 2024 A More Prosperous Ontario Demands a Modern Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Partnership Southwestern, Ontario –– The Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC) joins the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in calling on the province to commit to reviewing the provincial-municipal fiscal framework as part of the upcoming […]
READ MOREGovernment of Canada supports Indigenous-led organizations in southern Ontario
Government of Canada supports Indigenous-led organizations in southern Ontario From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario News release Government of Canada invests over $5.4 million to support Indigenous economic development February 20, 2024 – Ohsweken, Ontario Indigenous businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs contribute significantly to the growing economy and creation of jobs in southern Ontario and across Canada. […]
READ MOREWOWC Meets with Provincial Representatives at Queen’s Park
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Southwestern Ontario –Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) Chair, Glen McNeil, participated in a series of meetings at Queen’s Park with Provincial Ministers and Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) on Monday, November 20th to advance discussions on critical issues affecting small and rural municipalities in Southwestern Ontario. Chair McNeil met […]
READ MOREWOWC 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 MORENews Release: Government of Canada continues support for rural economic development in southern Ontario
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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, […]
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