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SOUTHERN ONTARIO FUND FOR INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION (SOFII) SUPPORTS RURAL CLEANTECH COMPANY, FIREREIN INC. NAPANEE, ONTARIO – March 25, 2022… -
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“Trenval’s investment in us is something we take great pride in and will deliver back in a major way. Thank…
Success Stories
We are proud to showcase selected success stories from across our Network of 15 CFDCs. These stories are updated continuously to highlight all areas across Eastern Ontario.
As an experienced baker and long-time side-hustle entrepreneur, Brad Katz dreamed of the day he could quit his full-time job…
Chris Graham, Custom Cabinets “With the help of Community Futures Grenville in purchasing the two pieces of equipment, I was…
Jessica Spice opened the doors to Paragon of Play Learning Resource Centre in November 2023. A former ECE and current…
Founded by Victoria Jessup and Dara Bergeron, Kindred Coffee is a charming café located in the heart of Lindsay. It’s…
Back Forty Artisan Cheese, is a small creamery, cheese shop and riverside bistro located in Mississippi Station and was revitalized…
Fargo’s General Store has been a cornerstone of the Wolfe Island community since the early 1970’s. The current owner Stephen…
Sydenham Pet & Farm Supply was founded in 2012 by Bill and Kerry Arthur in the Village of Sydenham. Specializing…
Mobile Kitchens Canada transformed from a catering company that David Craig began to a mobile culinary solution recognized across North America.…
Seed to Sausage has carved out a niche in the food market with exceptional artisanal cured meats, currently catering to…
Patchwork Gardens, initiated in 2004 by Eric Williams, Ian Stutt, and Megan Joslin in Battersea, has transformed from a small…
The Blue Moose Bed & Breakfast nestled in the heart of Marysville on Wolfe Island, has been transformed by Katherine Slagle and…
Mariclaro was established by Sven Schlegel in 2008, designing and creating high-quality products that tell a story. The relocation of…
Frontenac Shores located in Cloyne was converted from a seasonal location in 1996 to a flourishing year-round fractional ownership resort…
Wolfe Island Pub and Pizzeria, also commonly known as the WIPP, opened their doors in 2010 as James Kirkham identified…
Originating on Kim and Dave Perry’s farm in Harrowsmith, Local Family Farms has been built around small-scale agriculture and community.…
Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence, was established by Andrew Kovacs in 2014 with the doors opening to residents in 2017, following…
The resort has flourished under Mike Hage and Nawar El-Khouri’s ownership, evolving the resort into a sanctuary of relaxation and…
Since opening their doors, they have evolved from a modest business into a 5,600 square foot retail leader in the…
Limestone Organic Creamery specializes in producing and delivering organic dairy products direct to consumers. This family-run business prides itself on…
Gossage Excavating quickly became a prosperous construction and excavation business in Frontenac County following the sale of Mike’s previous landscaping…
Katie Heath co-founded Crimson Cider in an 1850’s stone farmhouse on a picturesque 24-acre rural lot in Prince Edward County,…
The word pivot has become embedded in the lexicon of most successful entrepreneurs. It means making a decisive turn in…
Empty storefronts and boarded up businesses have long been a blight for many rural towns hit by declines in traditional…
At Topsy Farms, Canada’s top sustainable sheep farm on Amherst Island in Lennox and Addington county, certain things are a…
Nestled amidst the rolling hills and pristine lakes of Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, the remarkable Birch Babe story continues…
Chanakan Kalapukdee started Thairific in 2015 in Guelph Ontario, operating as a festival food vendor, caterer and private home Chef.…
In 2018, equestrian entrepreneur and amateur dressage rider Mallory Haigh had a vision for a dressage-focused tack shop that was…
"With KLCFDC's support, we hired 3 full-time software engineers, a business excellence expert, and a data specialist, invested in support…
ARC is a green-tech start-up that transforms and upcycles iconic classic cars into modern and powerful electric vehicles. ARC is…
Leak Proof Plumbing started in 2015 when Adam participated in the Ontario Self Employment Benefit program (delivered through Community Futures)…
Peterborough’s history of being the ‘Electric City’ has been ignited once again as Community Futures Peterborough introduced its new client,…
"From the time I first contacted CFDC to submitting my formal application, I felt like my project was understood and…
Every business begins with a dream and a spark of ambition, and for Crystal and Tavlyn, co-owners of Sage Beauty,…
In the world of business, transitions can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. For Brad Bourrie, a young Indigenous…
In the world of business, transitions can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. For Brad Bourrie, a young Indigenous…
ParkQuik is a pioneering concept that aims to revolutionize parking solutions. Spearheaded by Jagadheesh Sathya Nayarana Rao, a recent graduate…
Cormor is a newly established general contractor and construction technology distributor that has a team of construction leaders with experience…
Dianne Bartlett launched her dream business in 2012 following a 7 year stint as a sub-contractor for Home Depot providing…
If you’re looking for a reliable, hardworking landscaping to beautify your home, look no further than Lyman’s Landscaping! A full-service,…
Barbacoa Boyz, their Caribbean catering business, specializes in Caribbean, Mexican and Canadian fusion food, featuring high quality, fresh ingredients. Jame…
When MaryAnne Gaudreault and Krystal Turcotte opened up O2 Oxygen Bar & Beauty Lounge downtown Trenton, their dream was to…
Frontenac Business Services client, Fine Chocolate by Ludwig has demonstrated sustained growth and success since 2020, largely attributed to the…
Dahlia May Flower Farm has continued to bloom and evolve over the past seven years thanks to the vision and…
Fogorig Brewing is a brand new family-run brewery located in Trent Hills (read more about the launch and the meaning of…
H2O Getaways is what happens when a boat loving husband & wife entrepreneurial team find themselves careerless thanks to a…
CFDC helped stabilize Karberry Farm during lockdown and now founder, Kauth knows CFDC has the programs and advice to help…
“The CFDC has been very engaging and worked with us to find the right resources to support our business through…
After moving to the sleepy community of North Frontenac in 2019, Tammy Watson began operating Trillium and Maple WoodsHandywoman Service where she…
With the support of the entire team at RCCFDC we have been able to scale our first product (Hudson) into…
Opening in 1974, Shannonville Motorsport Park has been a beloved home for both motorcycle and racing enthusiasts. A multi-purpose motorsport…
What started out as a small, family-run bakery has quickly grown into a 24-hour operation. Not only have Krysten and…
When Nan Keenan pulled up her stakes in Toronto in 2011 and moved to the County after purchasing an existing…
Making memories for generations has been the focus of Stoneburg Cove Cottages since the Wiehr family purchased the business back…
Farms likes Jameshill Farms Inc. have been the backbone of the Quinte economy for decades. Brothers Ben and Charlie Sandercock…
One business that has benefited from the support of Community Futures is Thrill Seekers ATV Tours. This adventure tour company…
This family-owned business was established in 2021 and services the Kingston and surrounding areas. They offer custom metal fabrication for the…
Dahlia May Flower Farm has continued to bloom and evolve over the past seven years thanks to the vision and…
Howling Designs is a decal lettering, sign and promotional business located in Smiths Falls.
"It is our belief that this project will benefit the whole community by providing the residents and business owners in…
Wolfe Island Marine (Lacelle Corporate Group) Wolfe Island This family-owned business was established in 2011 and provides a variety of…
Renew Medispa Success Story Roxanne McDonald Brown always had dreams of being an entrepreneur from a young age and would…
Old Mill Alpacas Old Mill Alpacasis an agri-tourism business located just outside of Colborne, along Northumberland’s beautiful lakeshore driving route.…
Mommy Mops Mommy Mops has rolled with the pandemic punches, persevered, and successfully expanded with two new branches within the…
Valley Heartland CFDC has provided $200,000 at 0% to Kilmarnock Enterprises to test and deploy a portable ventilator.
The friendly and knowledgeable staff at Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation really took the time to listen to our story.
The support the Northumberland CFDC provided us came at the right time, injecting energy into our product.
Purchasing 3D printers and 3D scanners allowed Rideau Orthodontic to expand their product offering and approach clients that they were…
We had the opportunity to take this to a lot of different communities but we really want to be part…
We are here to assist local start up and existing businesses with financing to bolster the local economy and cast…
Document Conversion Management Inc. converts hospitals’ paper blueprints to digital, it also hosts and provides secure storage of the information…
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…
If Community Futures had not been able to provide funding, SRB would have closed.
Without EODP funding, NobleGen would never had the opportunity to move to the next stage.
The funding and management support that we have received from South Lake CFDC was instrumental in getting this community based project up and…
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- Barbacoa Boyz
- Beking's Organic Inc.
- Birch Babe
- Black's Distillery
- Chris Graham Custom Cabinets Plus
- Cormor
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- Crimson Cider
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- Document Conversion Management Inc
- Fargo’s General Store
- Fine Chocolate by Ludwig
- Fogorig Brewing
- Frontenac Shores
- Georgina Trades Training Inc.
- Gossage Excavating
- Grenville CFDC - B&H Your Community Grocer
- H2O Getaways
- Jameshill Farms Inc
- Kindred Coffee
- Kool Koatings
- Leak Proof Plumbing Inc.
- Limestone Organic Creamery
- Local Family Farms
- Lyman’s Landscaping
- Maple Country Home & Farm
- Mariclaro
- Mobile Kitchens Canada
- Mommy Mops
- MPIQC
- Myers Cave Resort
- NobleGen
- Northern Rural Net
- O2 Oxygen Bar & Beauty Lounge
- Old Mill Alpacas
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- Paragon of Play Learning Resource Centre
- ParkQuik
- Parsons Brewing Co.
- Patchwork Gardens
- Piaffe – Dressage Lifestyle
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