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Success Stories

Purely Wicked – St. Thomas, ON

Owner Kim Goodhue of Purely Wicked talks about the success of her business with the help of the Community Futures Program.

JC Green – Thorndale, ON

Owner Rob O’Neill of JC Green talks about the success and growth of his business with the help of the Community Futures Program.

Angels Daycares – Komoka, ON

Owner Mostafa Heikal of Angels Daycares talks about the success and growth of his business with the help of the Community Futures Program.

Niagara Skydive – Fenwick, ON

Owner Tim Grech, of Niagara Skydive Centre talks about the growth of his business with the help of the Community Futures Program and the Grand Erie Business Centre.

Spot App – Innisfil, ON

Owner Darren Perlman of Spot talks about the success and growth of his business with the help of the Community Futures Program.

Ostrich Land – Caistor Centre

Owner Yelena Anikeyeva of Ostrich Land Ontario talks about the success and growth of her business with the help of the Community Futures Program.

Vettä Nordic Spa – Horseshoe Valley

Founder and President Eric Harkonen of Vettä Nordic Spa talks about how the Community Futures Program was able to make his vision a reality.

Junction 56 Distillery – Stratford, Ontario

With the help of the Community Futures Program Mike Heisz was able to make his business dreams come true and was able to assist his community during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic by producing hand sanitizer to help with the shortage.

Gym Fleet – Ingersoll, Ontario

Ethan Williams tells us how his innovative idea was brought to life with the help of the Community Futures Program.

Dixson’s Feed Service – West Lorne, Ontario

Debbie Hope owner of Dixon’s Feed Service talks about how the local Community Futures Program helped her purchase her business, grow, and succeed.

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Community Futures Oxford – Snyders Farm Client Profile

Family Fun & Festivals at Snyder’s Family Farms Snyder’s Family Farm is an agricultural tourist destination in Oxford County where guests can experience family fun in the country. Owners John and Meghan Snyder welcome over fifty thousand visitors annually to the farm. With over 30 acres of pumpkins, twenty-one thousand Christmas trees, and an abundance […]

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Community Futures Oxford – Soul Purpose Bars Client Profile

 Snacks with Purpose Soul Purpose Bars is on a mission to offer healthy snacks that serve a purpose. Nutrient-dense ingredients from whole foods, plant proteins, and healthy fats offer therapeutic benefits to nourish and heal the body. The plant-based protein bars are unprocessed and preservative-free so you can feel good about snacking. “All of the […]

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Venture Niagara – Kame & Kettle Beer Works Client Profile

Brewed by Design, for What Ales You In 2015, long time friends Dave Beifuss and Todd Barber opened a small brewhouse in Fonthill, Kame and Kettle Beer Works. The name Kame and Kettle is a tribute to Fonthill, the highest point in The Niagara Peninsula. A kame is a hill made of sand and gravel […]

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Community Futures Middlesex – Whitecrest Mushrooms Ltd. Client Profile

Question: What do Arctic Kiwi berries and mushrooms have in common?   Answer: They are both grown at Whitecrest Mushrooms Ltd., a family owned and operated farm near Putnam, in the heart of Southwestern Ontario. Growing Arctic Kiwi berries is just one of the innovations that Murray and Chantelle Good and their sons Evan and […]

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Venture Niagara – XpertVR Client Profile

XpertVR – Unforgettable ELearning Experiences Co-founders Drew MacNeil and Evan Sitler launched the startup XpertVR through Brock University’s BioLinc Incubator. What started out as an experimentation with a 360-degree camera quickly transitioned into marketing video creation for big brands including Brock University, Niagara Falls Tourism, and Red Bull. With a passion for videography and technology, […]

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Sarnia-Lambton BDC – Client Profile

Meet Eye Guy Gal Sarnia’s Eyewear Boutique   The Eye Guy eyewear boutique is located in Sarnia’s downtown Mitton village. Upon entering you may expect to be greeted by the Eye Guy only to be pleasantly surprised to meet ‘Eye Gal’, Beth Kolthoff. In 2019, when the founder of Eye Guy retired Kolthoff took over […]

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Vettä Nordic Spa – Orillia Area CDC Success Story

Vettä Nordic Spa Founder and President Eric Harkonen has a passion for Finland, his Finnish heritage, and the Finnish lifestyle. So much so, that he has brought a big piece of that experience to Horseshoe Valley, for everyone to enjoy. Vettä Nordic Spa offers thermal therapy and an authentic Finnish experience with its impressive hot […]

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Launch Pad: Launching Youth into Success – Saugeen Economic Development Corporation Success Story

Launch Pad is an innovative youth technology and trades centre located in Hanover, Ontario. Its mission is to help youth find their passion and connect with local employers and the community, while helping them develop skills learned at Launch Pad into career opportunities. Launch Pad does this by providing skills-based after school programming in various […]

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TAMVOES – Community Futures Huron Success Story

Only good things happen when two dynamic, professional women get together with a great idea, and this is more than evident with TAMVOES Health Inc., a health information management platform out of Waterloo, ON. Nurse Jessica Lunshof was burned out and tired from her job and being the main caregiver to her grandmother and mother. […]

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What to do when your business grows from one to sixty employees in only five short years?

What to do when your business grows from one to sixty employees in only five short years? You contact your local Community Futures Development Corporation, of course. That was the situation Anna Schmoll of Rose Hill Lane Inc. found herself in, just before the pandemic. Rose Hill Lane provides premium personal support for folks who […]

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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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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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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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