Community Futures South Georgian Bay

09/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Open House at our New location! Snacks! Networking! Celebrating!

Come say hi at our open house at our new location in downtown Collingwood.

If you have ever been curious about our services, come chat and say hi, if you are a current client come check out our new space!

Looking to book a spot to host a workshop? Come by to see if we would be a good fit.

📅Save the date September 23 from 9am-11am | 22 Market Street Collingwood.

Please park on the side of the street of the office to leave space for two-way traffic, at one of the local municipal lots, or in designated street parking close to the office. Thank you!

Looking forward to seeing you there💚

09/04/2026

The team behind Community Futures South Georgian Bay.

Meet with Gillian Fairley. Our General Manager and experienced business advisor, passionate about helping entrepreneurs thrive through mentorship, financing, and strategic support.

Talk Business with Alessia Bottini. Our Business Advisor, helping entrepreneurs navigate their business journey with confidence and expert guidance.

Connect with Ella Gloade. Our Office and Marketing Coordinator, connecting our organization with the community through communications, events, and marketing initiatives.

Reach out today to learn more about how we can support you and your business.

📍Serving rural entrepreneurs across Grey County, Simcoe County and Dufferin County for over 40 years.

09/03/2026

We're extending the deadline for Starter Company Plus applications to September 11! 🚨

Get support to start, grow, or buy a small business through 10 bi-weekly training sessions. The program offers participants:

✅business coaching and training
✅mentorship and networking opportunities
✅the chance to apply for a grant up to $5,000

To learn more and apply, visit Orangeville.ca/StarterCompany

This program is delivered locally by the Orangeville and Area Small Business Enterprise Centre and funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario.

📷: Strong Studio - Orangeville, a previous participant in the Starter Company Plus program.

Town of Orangeville Dufferin County Community Futures South Georgian Bay Town of Grand Valley Township of East Garafraxa Dufferin Board of Trade

09/01/2026

Happy September!

September is shaping up to be an exciting month! As we celebrate Community Futures Week, we're bringing you a variety of webinars, events, and opportunities to connect with your local business community.

Join us at our Open House, attend a webinar, and learn how Community Futures continues to support entrepreneurs our region. We hope to see you there!

🗓️September 21: BDC's Economic Outlook 2026: Navigating Uncertainty & Building What's Next

🗓️September 22: Essential Safety Practices for Small Businesses

🗓️September 22: Everything Government Can Do for Your Business, All in One Place

🗓️September 23: Community Futures Open House | 22 Market Street, Collingwood

🗓️September 23: Succession Planning: The Emotional Transaction

🗓️September 23: Small Business Fraud Education

Sign up and learn more on our website: https://cfsouthgeorgianbay.ca/events/

08/28/2026

Are you a tourism business owner in Bruce, Grey, or Simcoe County?

Applications are open for the T3 Accelerator Program!

This is a free resource for business and includes:

➡️Up to 18 months of coaching
➡️Business assessment & strategy development
➡️Sales & marketing support
➡️Social media best practices
➡️Financial management guidance
➡️Workforce development resources

This program has supported over 60 other businesses and counting and this is what they had to say!

If your business has been operating for at least one year and you're ready to take it to the next level, this could be the support you've been looking for.

👉 Apply today and accelerate your success!

Learn more at: https://rto7.ca/Public/Programs/T3-Accelerator-Program

08/24/2026

Mentors are a critical component of a successful entrepreneurship journey.

70% of small businesses that receive mentoring survive more than five years, which is double the survival rate of businesses without mentorship.

Mentors can help entrepreneurs navigate challenges, avoid costly mistakes, build confidence, and accelerate growth through real-world experience.

At every stage of business ownership, don't underestimate the value of asking questions, seeking advice, and building a strong support network.

We have some incredible volunteer mentors that support us, if you think you could benefit from a mentor or want to volunteer your time as a mentor, contact us today to learn more.

🔗https://cfsouthgeorgianbay.ca/contact-us/

📍Proudly supporting rural small businesses and entrepreneurs across 13 municipalities and West Simcoe, South Grey, and Dufferin Counties.

Community Futures is non-profit funded by the Government of Canada through FedDev Ontario

08/17/2026

A year for the books.

We had an amazing year at Community Futures South Georgian Bay, we saw so many incredible and creative ideas, unbelievable growth and so many passionate entrepreneurs following their dreams and becoming their own bosses.

We met many people through our workshops, events and inquiries and you kept us busy with consultations and loans!

Let’s keep the momentum going.

Read all about it in our 2025-26 Annual Report - find it on our website:

2025/2026 was one for the books! It was one of the biggest and most successful years in our history as we enter our 40th year as an organization, and none […]

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

With the Ontario Small Business Corporate Income Tax cut now in effect, businesses across the province can reinvest up to $5,000 in what matters most: growing their business, creating jobs and serving their communities.



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