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Success Stories

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.

Chickapea/Earth to Kids Inc. – Collingwood, Ontario

Founder & CEO Shelby Taylor talks about how the local Community Futures Program helped her business grow and succeed.

MTS Environmental Inc. – Exeter, Ontario

Owners Scot Morgan & Hiram Thompson happily tell us how Community Futures Huron believed in their company and the environmental products they are producing.

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Articles

Community Futures South Georgian Bay – 1885 Caesar Bar Client Profile

Community Futures South Georgian Bay helps crown Caesar King of Canada There’s nowhere else in Canada where you can get the truly exceptional 1858 Caesar Bar experience. “Being Canada’s first Caesar bar and Canada’s national drink has turned us into an attraction,” says 1858 Caesar Bar owner Steve Walker. “People come for the experience. It’s […]

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Community Futures Huron – Cabinscape Client Profile

Finding comfort in the wild with the help of Community Futures Huron The great outdoors have gotten a little more comfortable, thanks to unique and cozy retreats created by Cabinscape. Owned and operated by John and Laura Loerchner, Cabinscape provides people looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life with clean, solar-powered […]

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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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Brantford ON N3R 7V5

(519) 752-0381

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Ce projet est financé par le gouvernement du Canada à travers l’Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Sud de l’Ontario.

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