We are here to assist local start up and existing businesses with financing to bolster the local economy and cast attention on the region.

Document Conversion Management Inc. converts hospitals’ paper blueprints to digital, it also hosts and provides secure storage of the information and on line access.

With funding help from Community Futures an idea turned into a reality.

I received support from the CFDC in developing (the) business and helping to finance the purchase of the CNC Lathe.

It is partners like this that allow us to continue our journey in realizing our mandate of becoming part of a world-class region.

Eastern Ontario Community Futures Development Corporation Network Inc. (the Network) is committed to protecting your privacy. We, as professional board members, staff and volunteers, hold ourselves accountable to Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”).

The Network collects personal information as required to assess a prospective applicant’s eligibility for financial assistance, as well as to report to Industry Canada, the federal department that administers the Ontario Community Futures Program. Both personal and non-personal information collected is safeguarded according to the highest privacy and data protection standards available and in compliance with PIPEDA.

At the time of completing a loan application, the express, written consent of the individual applicant is sought for the collection, use, retention and disclosure of their personal information for the purposes set out in the Network’s Privacy Policy. An applicant may choose not to provide some or all of the personal information requested. (However, if the Network is unable to collect sufficient information to validate a financing request, the application for financing may be turned down.)

The Network maintains current and comprehensive policies and procedures in respect to privacy, information security and record retention and destruction. Subject to applicable laws and with specific exceptions to protect the privacy of third parties, clients may access their personal information held by Eastern Ontario Community Futures Development Corporation Network Inc. by submitting a written request for access to the Executive Director. Any corrections to such information will be made, if required, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

To make a request regarding your personal information, to request a copy of the Network’s Privacy Policy, or to express a concern, please contact our Executive Director at:

Eastern Ontario Community Futures Development Corporation Network Inc.
Executive Director
270 George Street North, 2nd Floor
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 3H1
(705) 741-1980

If Community Futures had not been able to provide funding, SRB would have closed.

The company required capital to assist in the European launch of the MAQS product, United Kingdom as first stage entry then multi stage launch into the rest of the European Union.

The Eastern Ontario Investing in Regional Diversification Pool is supported through FedDev Ontario and works in conjunction with the Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) throughout our region. Small and Medium-sized enterprises are eligible to apply for a loan up to $350,000 for a wide variety of business initiatives. These include:

• Innovation - New Product and Market Development
• Green Tech and/or Clean Tech Market Sectors
• Women Entrepreneurs
• Business Succession Planning and Ownership Transition

Please contact your local CFDC office or click here for a complete listing of CFDC offices throughout Eastern Ontario.

The Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) advances economic development in rural eastern Ontario. Through EODP, FedDev Ontario is collaborating with Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) in eastern Ontario and Community Futures Ontario East to promote the growth of new and existing businesses in rural communities.

Eligible recipients may include:

• Not-for-profit organizations;
• Commercial enterprises;
• Aboriginal organizations; or
• Post-secondary institutions.

Contact your local CFDC for more information on the eligible activities for your proposed project.