Discover the impact of the Southern Ontario Fund for Investment in Innovation (SOFII), delivered by Community Futures Eastern Ontario, supported by Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, empowering high-growth, innovative SMEs like TryCycle Data Systems Inc. in both rural and urban communities.

As Community Futures Week 2024 comes to an end across eastern Ontario, we wish to thank all who contributed to the success of this celebration.

Community Futures Week commenced with a dynamic kickoff at FireRein, a cutting-edge cleantech company situated in rural Ontario. 

In 2018, equestrian entrepreneur and amateur dressage rider Mallory Haigh had a vision for a dressage-focused tack shop that was able to specialize in ways the big stores could not. And thus, Piaffe – Dressage Lifestyle, a boutique equestrian equipment and apparel retailer, was born.

Piaffe – Dressage Lifestyle is a boutique equestrian equipment and apparel retailer focused solely on the sport of dressage. There you can find a range of products specifically designed for dressage horses and riders ranging from custom hand-made riding boots, riding helmets, and breeches as well as other equestrian wear, saddle pads, horse boots, bridles, bits, and innovative equipment such as shock-absorbing stirrup irons.

"With KLCFDC's support, we hired 3 full-time software engineers, a business excellence expert, and a data specialist, invested in support software solutions, user flow, and HubSpot. We brought in health benefits for our team, and improved recruitment efforts. Our partnership with KLCFDC has been invaluable, and we look forward to continued growth and success." 

- Darryl Mitchell, Co-CEO DCM

ARC is a green-tech start-up that transforms and upcycles iconic classic cars into modern and powerful electric vehicles. ARC is dedicated to producing electric vehicles with the latest technology to drive better performance and contribute to a future with net-zero emissions. Headed by CEO Sloane Paul, the first woman in North America to establish such a start-up, ARC is redefining the intersection of tradition, innovation, and environmental consciousness

Leak Proof Plumbing started in 2015 when Adam participated in the Ontario Self Employment Benefit program (delivered through Community Futures) that offered business plan development training, counselling and support to new businesses.

If you adopt one of these habits every day for the next twenty days, you too could be a top performer.

In the era of digital communication, creating captivating blog posts and social media content is essential for connecting with your audience. One powerful tool that can elevate your content creation game is ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI. Here are some tips on how to effectively utilize ChatGPT and leverage its capabilities to produce compelling and engaging posts.