Event Schedule
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October 21st, Monday In-Person Event |
2024 Small Business Week Kick Off & Social. Located at the Dominion Hotel in Minden to celebrate The Power of Small Businesses. Enjoy the opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs and others from Haliburton County. Registrations appreciated but not required. View Here
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October 22nd, Tuesday Live Webinar available Online. Hosted by Frontenac Business Services 9:00 am – 10:30 am |
Mastering Financial Management Workshop by Judith Pineault. If you are running a small to medium-sized business and would like to master taking the mystery and uncertainty out of financial management and achieving positive cashflow, join Judith Pineault for an informative and de-mystifying workshop. You be able to apply the important financial tools that will help you sustain and grow your business profitably. Register today! (link below) |
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October 23rd, Wednesday Live Webinar Online Hosted by nventure.ca/community-futures 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Community Futures Program (CFP) Info Session for Professional Partners. Join to discover valuable insights on the program's eligibility criteria and the loan application process. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and empower your clients for success! This info session is ideal for:
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In-Person Event |
Bookkeeping 101 for Small Entrepreneurs Free to attend! 4pm at The Link with Natasha Hinze from Dawson Grey. Brought to you by HCDC & The Link for Small Business Week 2024. Registrations appreciated but not required. |
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October 25th, Friday In-Person Event |
Haliburton Community & Business Achievement Awards & Gala. Annual Community celebration event hosted by the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce. Visit haliburtonchamber.com for more details. |
Community Futures - A Pan-Canada Program
What we do.
Building Vibrant Rural Economies: How Community Futures Helps Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Succeed
Small Businesses and entrepreneurs are the backbone of our rural economy, and during Small Business Week, we want to acknowledge the vital role they play. At Community Futures, our mission is to foster the success of small businesses through strategic support, funding, and mentorship. With decades of experience in economic development, we’ve become the trusted partner for local business owners.
Why Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Choose Community Futures
We understand the unique challenges of starting and growing a business in rural areas, from accessing capital to navigating local markets. Our team works directly with small businesses and entrepreneurs to help them develop business plans, identify opportunities, and secure the funding they need. As a nation-wide program, we offer a wide range of services designed to equip businesses for long-term success.
Your Lender of First Opportunity
Community Futures is often the first stop for entrepreneurs who need financing but are unable to secure it through traditional lenders. We pride ourselves on being flexible and committed to working with businesses that have strong potential but may be overlooked by others.
As we celebrate Small Business Week, we encourage all aspiring business owners to take advantage of our comprehensive support system. Let Community Futures be your partner in building a thriving rural business.
Impact across Eastern Ontario.
Success through partnerships
*Results from 2023-24 fiscal year.
589
JOBS CREATED
1,551
BUSINESSES ASSISTED
323
# NEW LOANS ISSUED
$29,729,425
$ NEW LOANS ISSUED
1080
JOBS MAINTAINED
Success Stories
Transforming Ideas into Innovation: Gyroscopic Technologies
Soaring to New Heights: Horizon's Aerospace Triumph with Community Futures Support
Crafting Success: Meyers Creek Brewery's Journey with the Community Futures Program
Empowering Wellness: The Transformative Journey of Wellness Hub with the Community Futures Program
Our Funder
Rural businesses, organizations and communities are the cornerstone of Canada’s economy. To ensure rural Canadians are positioned for success, the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), has partnered with the Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) across southern Ontario to provide access to the tools and support these businesses within their communities need to succeed.