Community Futures South Georgian Bay

06/15/2026

Designed to make business transitions less overwhelming.

BizLink is here to support both business owners and buyers with practical guidance and local expertise. Whether you are preparing to sell or exploring ownership, you will have access to coaching, resources, and trusted referrals.

Through Community Futures, BizLink helps you understand your options and move forward with confidence.

Start exploring your next step: https://bizlink.pro/

Or connect with us today.

06/03/2026

05/29/2026

What a great day at the 2026 Tourism Mini Conference! 🌿✨

From inspiring speakers and engaging discussions to valuable networking opportunities, attendees left with fresh ideas and new connections to support the future of tourism in our region.

A special highlight was exploring the beautiful Art & Tree Trail at Duntroon Highlands, showcasing the creativity, culture, and natural beauty that make South Georgian Bay so unique.

Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, and helped make the day such a success. We’re feeling inspired and excited for what’s ahead!

05/29/2026

Are you thinking about selling your business in the next few years? Or considering buying one?

BizLink supports you through every stage of the transition. Sellers get help preparing their business for sale, while buyers gain access to opportunities and coaching to move forward with confidence.

You will work with a trained BizLink Coach who can guide conversations, connect you to the right supports, and help you take the next steps at your own pace.

The goal is help you move forward with clarity while keeping strong businesses in our community.

Learn more: https://bizlink.pro/

05/22/2026

More than just funding means looking beyond the numbers.

At Community Futures South Georgian Bay, financing is paired with business mentoring, practical workshops, and events that bring local business owners together. The goal is not just access to capital, but better decisions and stronger businesses.

Explore our financing options or connect with us to learn more.

Book your free consult today at: https://cfsouthgeorgianbay.ca/book-a-consult/

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

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

05/21/2026

Curious about AI but not sure how to use it in your business?

Join us on June 4 for an interactive workshop with Dr. Ainslie Harris, founder of Zivo, and learn how to use AI safely, effectively, and confidently in a business setting.

Discover practical prompting techniques to get better results from AI tools, understand what AI does well (and where to be cautious), and explore key topics like privacy, bias, risk management, and AI governance through Zivo’s SAFE framework.

June 4 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Collingwood

With over 20 years of international leadership experience across technology, media, and consulting, Dr. Ainslie Harris is known for making complex AI concepts practical and easy to apply.

Grab your ticket at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-good-the-bad-and-the-bot-ai-privacy-governance-and-practical-use-tickets-1989229222152

Presented in collaboration with the Small Business Enterprise Centre - SBEC

05/20/2026

We are one week away and tickets are going quick!

Join us for an awesome morning of networking, learning and talking tourism.

Register today at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-tourism-mini-conference-tickets-1987611871613

05/15/2026

We have a wicked lineup for the 2026 Tourism Mini Conference!

🎤 Learn how to navigate chaos and change with confidence with entrepreneur and economic development strategist Brock Dickinson.

🎤 Learn how to build workplaces worthy of the people and the work with Fiona Proctor, a registered nurse turned Certified Human Resource Professional.

🎤 Tim Newton, Manager at the South Georgian Bay Small Business Centre, will lead a self-guided discussion on how meaningful peer-to-peer connections can spark ideas and channel inspiration.

🎤 Take away key insights from our panel on how nature and wellness are creating meaningful tourism opportunities, facilitated by Kim Clarke (Manager at RTO7), and joined by Martin Rydlo (President of Duntroon Highlands Golf Club), Jennie Elmslie (Partner at Free Spirit Tours), and Zach Keeshig (Owner and Chef of Naagan).

This mini conference is designed for anyone interested in tourism or regional growth.

Seats are filling up fast reserve your ticket today!
🔗https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-tourism-mini-conference-tickets-1987611871613

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Presented in collaboration with the Small Business Enterprise Centre - SBEC.

With thanks to our sponsors: RTO7 Connection, Town of Collingwood, Town of The Blue Mountains Experience Simcoe County Discover Clearview, and County of Grey

05/13/2026

Lending for every type of business.

Our NextGen Loan is designed specifically for entrepreneurs under 40, giving you the support you need to launch, innovate, or scale your business.

Every loan includes essential financial literacy training so you can manage your success with confidence.

Talk to our advisor today: https://cfsouthgeorgianbay.ca/book-a-consult/

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

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

05/08/2026

Starting a business often begins with an idea and a lot of questions.

Where do you start?
Who can you talk to?
How do you turn something you care about into a business that actually lasts?

At Community Futures South Georgian Bay, we support local entrepreneurs as they turn ideas into real, sustainable businesses. Through guidance, tools, financing, and local insight, we work alongside you at every stage of the journey. Whether you are just exploring an idea or ready to take the next step, you do not have to figure it out on your own.

Strong businesses build strong communities. If you are thinking about starting or growing a business, connect with us to learn how we can support you.

Book your free consult today at: https://cfsouthgeorgianbay.ca/book-a-consult/

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

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