Community Futures Week is a dedicated celebration organized by Community Futures Eastern Ontario (CFEO) and Community Futures Western Ontario (CFWO), with the collaborative support of its member Community Futures Development Corporations. The purpose of this week is to promote entrepreneurship, small business development, and economic opportunities in Southern Ontario. The event will take place from April 7 to 13, 2025, with a mix of virtual and in-person events happening across Ontario.

Event Schedule

A Message from our Partners

267 non-profit offices across Canada that provide small business services to people living in rural and remote communities. Each office delivers community-based small business loans, tools, training and events for people wanting to start, expand, franchise or sell a business. Community Futures offices are supported by regional Networks designed to increase their member offices’ capacity and reach within the community through shared training, regional programming, advocacy and value-added service offerings.

Success Stories

Paddler Co-op kept their dream—and their paddling community—afloat with the support of the Community Futures program.

Grains & Goods turned a love for traditional baking into a community staple with the help of the Community Futures program.

Ecowool Canada Inc. tackled the issue of limited funding for agricultural innovation with the support of the Community Futures program.

Gingerbug Brewing Company skyrocketed to national distribution with the support of 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.