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WW Community Futures is a not-for-profit organization supporting local entrepreneurs & businesses through financing and business support services.

Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures (WWCF) is a non-profit organization that supports rural and small town businesses by providing flexible loans, business coaching and training workshops to encourage entrepreneurship and stimulate economic activity. Community businesses have the opportunity to utilize the WW Community Futures advisory services at no cost and may be eligible to obtain up to $300,000 in repayable financing. The WW Community Futures also offers a specialized Women in Business Financing Program and partners with many local organizations to provide community support.

10/02/2026

Running your business AND doing your own marketing? This complimentary workshop is for you!

AI for Owners Who Do Their Own Marketing: Found, Followed, Remembered

Join business leader and entrepreneur Fay Chapple for a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help small business owners save time, get noticed and create content that sounds like them.

With 25 years of experience building brands, Fay understands what it takes to run a business—and how AI can help get the work done.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Improve the information AI uses to describe your business.
✅ Create a reusable AI prompt tailored to your business and customers.
✅ Turn one real business moment into five social media posts.
✅ Keep your marketing personal, authentic and distinctly yours.

Leave with work completed and tools you can use again. No technical experience needed!

💻 Bring a laptop or phone and one thing about your business you wish more people knew.

📅 Tuesday October 27th - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
📍 WWCF 207-294 Mill St E, Elora
🔗 Register: [email protected]

09/28/2026

Thank you for celebrating Community Futures Week with us!

Last week, we celebrated the entrepreneurs, businesses, people, partnerships, and communities that make rural Ontario strong, and highlighted the locally driven support helping them move forward.

A special thank you to everyone who participated, joined our webinars, and helped shine a spotlight on the impact of the Community Futures Program across Ontario.

While Community Futures Week 2026 may be over, the work continues every day in communities across the province.

Learn more about the Community Futures Program in Ontario:

https://www.cfontario.ca/

09/25/2026

Investing in local businesses means investing in the future of rural communities.

In 2025-2026, $99.7 million was invested in loans delivered through the Community Futures Program across Ontario, helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and strengthen their businesses.

Behind that investment are local businesses pursuing new opportunities, creating jobs, and contributing to the communities they call home.

During Community Futures Week, we’re celebrating the impact of locally delivered financing and the entrepreneurs putting those investments to work across rural Ontario.

Learn more about Community Futures Week:

https://www.cfontario.ca/cfweek

Funded by through FedDev Ontario and FedNor.

09/24/2026

Strong businesses help build strong communities, and strong communities help rural Ontario thrive.

Across Ontario, Community Futures organizations work alongside entrepreneurs at every stage of the business journey, providing local guidance, financing, and resources that respond to the needs and opportunities of their communities.

That support extends beyond individual businesses. Community Futures organizations also work with municipalities, community organizations, economic development partners, and others on initiatives that strengthen local economies and create new opportunities.

During Community Futures Week, we’re celebrating the businesses, partnerships, and communities contributing to a stronger rural Ontario.

Learn more about Community Futures Week:

https://www.cfontario.ca/cfweek

09/22/2026

Local knowledge. Local decisions. National support.

That’s what makes the Community Futures model unique.

Community Futures organizations are rooted in the communities they serve. Local staff and volunteer boards understand their communities, local economies, and the realities of doing business in rural Ontario, helping ensure support reflects local needs and opportunities.

At the same time, they’re part of a national network supporting rural communities across Canada.

During Community Futures Week, we’re celebrating what this model makes possible: local ideas, local leadership, and local businesses supported by a network that reaches across Ontario and Canada.

Learn more about Community Futures Week:

https://www.cfontario.ca/cfweek

09/21/2026

It’s Community Futures Week!

From September 21-27, we’re celebrating the entrepreneurs, businesses, people, partnerships, and communities that make rural Ontario strong.

Community Futures is locally driven and nationally supported, combining local knowledge and decision-making with the resources of a network that reaches across Ontario and Canada.

Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting the impact of the Community Futures Program and offering free webinars for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Join us as we celebrate Community Futures Week 2026 and the people working every day to support rural Ontario growth.

Learn more and explore this week’s virtual sessions:

https://www.cfontario.ca/cfweek

09/18/2026

Community Futures Week starts next week, and so does our free webinar series!

Throughout the week, entrepreneurs and small business owners across Ontario can join free virtual sessions featuring expert insights, practical information, and resources to help businesses move forward.

Topics include economic trends, workplace safety, government supports, succession planning, fraud prevention, and more.

There’s still time to register! Explore the full lineup and sign up for the sessions that interest you:

https://www.cfontario.ca/cfweek

09/17/2026

Supporting small businesses starts with understanding their needs.

In 2025-2026, 8,101 businesses across Ontario received business advisory services through the Community Futures Program, connecting entrepreneurs with local knowledge, guidance, and support to help them navigate the challenges and opportunities of running a business.

From exploring an idea and developing a business plan to navigating growth and planning for the future, business advisory services are an important part of the Community Futures model.

As we count down to Community Futures Week on September 21-27, we’re celebrating the locally driven support helping entrepreneurs and small businesses move forward in communities across Ontario.

Learn more about Community Futures Week:

https://www.cfontario.ca/cfweek

Funded by through FedDev Ontario and FedNor.

09/16/2026

Community Futures Week is almost here, and we’re celebrating with a free webinar series for entrepreneurs and small business owners across Ontario!

Throughout the week, join experts for practical insights, information, and resources on topics that matter to businesses, including economic trends, workplace safety, government supports, succession planning, and fraud prevention.

Whether you’re starting, growing, or planning the future of your business, there’s a session for you.

Explore the full webinar lineup and register for free:

https://www.cfontario.ca/cfweek

09/14/2026

Community Futures impact extends beyond supporting individual businesses.

Community economic development (CED) brings people and organizations together to respond to local priorities, strengthen communities, and create new opportunities.

In 2025-2026, the Community Futures Program supported 543 CED projects across Ontario, reflecting the locally driven initiatives taking place in communities across the province.

As we count down to Community Futures Week on September 21-27, we’re highlighting the many ways the Community Futures Program contributes to strong, resilient rural communities.

Learn more about Community Futures Week:

https://www.cfontario.ca/cfweek

Funded by through FedDev Ontario and FedNor.

Address

294 East Mill Street
Elora, ON
N0B1S0

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://wwcf.ca/

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