On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with female entrepreneur Allie Hughes, CEO, and founder of Hughes&Co to discuss the responsibilities of being a business owner in a male dominated industry and shares her frustrations around the inaccessibility of women’s healthcare […]
On this episode of What Keeps You Up at Night – The Life of an Entrepreneur, host Shauna Rae sits down with Indigenous Entrepreneur Alyssa Humphrey, owner of The Social Factory to discuss being a female entrepreneur in a rural community and what changes she hopes to see for women looking to start their own […]
Owner Kim Goodhue of Purely Wicked talks about the success of her business with the help of the Community Futures Program.
Owner Rob O’Neill of JC Green talks about the success and growth of his business with the help of the Community Futures Program.
Owner Mostafa Heikal of Angels Daycares talks about the success and growth of his business with the help of the Community Futures Program.
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.
Owner Darren Perlman of Spot talks about the success and growth of his business with the help of the Community Futures Program.
Owner Yelena Anikeyeva of Ostrich Land Ontario talks about the success and growth of her business with the help of the Community Futures Program.
Founder and President Eric Harkonen of Vettä Nordic Spa talks about how the Community Futures Program was able to make his vision a reality.
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.
In St. Thomas, Ontario, COBS Bread received support from the Community Futures Program through the Elgin Business Resource Centre. COBS Bread operates under the umbrella of Bakers Delight, an Australian bakery franchise with 145 establishments throughout Canada. Following extensive research, Alicia Ryckman identified St. Thomas as the ideal community to embark on her journey as […]
READ MOREEstablishing a robust community stands as a key focus for the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation (SMGH Foundation). In leading the Building Foundations Project, the foundation aims to tackle important issues such as enhancing the accessibility of affordable housing, inspiring youth to consider careers in skilled trades, and enhancing the capability of rural hospitals to […]
READ MORESmith Cycle is a family-run business that is part of a legacy of bike enthusiasts who have been serving Chatham-Kent since 1932. Today, Smith Cycle is owned by Matt and Tanya Ytsma, who personally share a passion for cycling. In September 2023, Matt received support from the Community Futures Program through the Community Futures […]
READ MORESome entrepreneurs realize from a young age that entrepreneurship is their calling. This was the case for Tanya Buttinger, the owner of Dogs on 3 in St. Thomas, Ontario. Dogs on 3 offers enrichment opportunities for dogs, while providing boarding services during the day or overnight. Realizing that it was the moment to heed the […]
READ MORELocated in the central hub of Grey-Bruce County, within minutes of the beautiful beaches of Lake Huron is the award-winning Best Western Plus Walkerton Hotel & Conference Centre, offering guests amazing accommodation for business and pleasure. Best Western Plus Walkerton Hotel & Conference Centre is owned and operated by Andrew Windsor and his wife […]
READ MORERiver Road Nature School was founded in 2023 by Carrie and Joshua Loyer. It is a private school located in Cayuga (Haldimand County), and it is situated on 30 acres of land. The space is private and serene, offering plenty of access to green space and the Carolinian forest. The site has been carefully […]
READ MORESnack Wacky Foods, a beloved family-owned business in St. Thomas, Ontario, takes pride in offering top-quality food to locals and tourists alike. The family’s secret to success lies in using fresh ingredients, locally sourced produce, and a special family recipe for their mouth-watering burger patties, ensuring customers keep returning for more. In 2006, Hermann […]
READ MOREIn June 2016, Sarah Sklash and April Brown took a leap of faith by buying and relocating to a roadside motel named the Sportsman Motel. Throughout the years, the two friends openly discussed leaving their jobs to embark on a business venture together. After numerous brainstorming sessions, they settled on an idea: creating an […]
READ MOREIn Chatham, Ontario, Oasis Beads & Crystals Inc. was assisted by the Community Futures Program through the Community Futures Development Corporation of Chatham-Kent. Oasis Beads & Crystals Inc. originated as a small jewellery-making business and blossomed into a successful venture in St. Thomas during the pandemic. The store offers a diverse range of drilled gems, […]
READ MORENottawasaga Futures is proud to shine a spotlight on Monx Design, a pioneering startup located in Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario, that is revolutionizing the housing landscape with their innovative approach to tiny house architecture. Founded and led by Brandon Mills, Monx Design is making waves by combining sustainable living principles with practical design solutions, offering […]
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