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.
Government 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, […]
READ MOREGovernment of Canada invests over $8.2 million in community infrastructure and tourism projects in Niagara region
From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario News release FedDev Ontario supports 34 projects to drive community revitalization, tourism and local economic growth October 12, 2022 – St. Catharines, ON As one of Canada’s top tourist destinations, the Niagara region attracts more than 13 million visitors each year to enjoy the area’s renowned tourist attractions, wineries, museums, shops, restaurants and […]
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PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community Futures Western Ontario (CFWO) elects new Chair Priorities for next two years include ensuring members have tools they need to help local businesses thrive post pandemic BRANTFORD, ONTARIO – September 26, 2022: As the newly elected Chair of the Board for Community Futures Western Ontario, Meghan […]
READ MORESummer 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: […]
READ MORENorth 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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