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.
Ethan Williams tells us how his innovative idea was brought to life with the help of the Community Futures Program.
Debbie Hope owner of Dixon’s Feed Service talks about how the local Community Futures Program helped her purchase her business, grow, and succeed.
Founder & CEO Shelby Taylor talks about how the local Community Futures Program helped her business grow and succeed.
Owners Scot Morgan & Hiram Thompson happily tell us how Community Futures Huron believed in their company and the environmental products they are producing.
Cocoon is an innovative office rental space specifically designed for mental health practitioners in downtown Orillia. The project was born out of a personal experience by its founders, Candice Potter & Steven Caston, who, as registered psychotherapists, faced the challenge of finding an affordable, comfortable, and professional office space. Recognizing the need for a flexible […]
READ MOREHarshjot Singh and Subodh Kumar opened their first Wing Boyz take-out restaurant in St. Thomas in 2022 to great reviews—even winning the St. Thomas/Elgin 2022 New Business of the Year Award. It was not long after that the two set their sights on a second location that took them in the direction of Chatham, […]
READ MOREIn 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 […]
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