Community Futures Grenville

08/31/2026

Join us in celebrating another year of local impact!

Thursday, September 10 • 8 AM - 10 AM
Catered Affairs - Heritage Hall, Kemptville Campus

We will review our activities, highlight local businesses, and celebrate our community.

Registration at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-futures-grenville-annual-meeting-tickets-1997774690879?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

08/25/2026

Graduates of this great Starter Company Plus program located in Grenville County also have access to a $1,000 award to support the implementation of their business plan, and are pre-approved for a Starter Company Plus microloan up to $20,000 from Community Futures Grenville!

🚀 Want to grow your local business? Get free advice & up to $5,000 in funding!

If you run a business in Leeds Grenville and want to expand, the Starter Company Plus program is here to help.

💡 What you'll get:
• Free 1-on-1 business coaching & training
• Help with your business plan and cash flow
• A chance to apply for up to $5,000 in grant money

📍 Quick eligibility check:
• 18+ and living in Leeds Grenville
• Working full-time in your business (30+ hours/week)
• Have started a new business within the last 5 years, expanding a business or buying a business in Leeds Grenville

👉 You must attend a free info session to apply!

📅 Pick a session that works for you:
💻 Online (Virtual):
• Tuesday, Aug 25 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, Sept 9 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

🔗 Register here or read for more information: https://www.investleedsgrenville.com/start-grow-a-business/programs/starter-company-plus/



United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Municipality of North Grenville North Grenville Economic Development Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Augusta Township Prescott, Ontario (Official) Brockville Economic Development Township of Athens Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley Township of Front of Yonge Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Town of Gananoque Village of Merrickville-Wolford Brockville Tourism Community Futures Grenville Ontario Approved Professionals Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce North Grenville Chamber of Commerce South Grenville Chamber of Commerce 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce Brockville Women in Business CSE Consulting The Employment + Education Centre KEYS Gananoque Downtown Kemptville BIA Downtown Brockville Township of Rideau Lakes Village of Westport

08/21/2026

🚀 Want to grow your local business? Get free advice & up to $5,000 in funding!

If you run a business in Leeds Grenville and want to expand, the Starter Company Plus program is here to help.

💡 What you'll get:
• Free 1-on-1 business coaching & training
• Help with your business plan and cash flow
• A chance to apply for up to $5,000 in grant money

📍 Quick eligibility check:
• 18+ and living in Leeds Grenville
• Working full-time in your business (30+ hours/week)
• Have started a new business within the last 5 years, expanding a business or buying a business in Leeds Grenville

👉 You must attend a free info session to apply!

📅 Pick a session that works for you:

📍 In Person (Easton’s Corners Centennial Hall):
• Wednesday, Aug 19 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

💻 Online (Virtual):
• Tuesday, Aug 25 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, Sept 9 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

🔗 Register here or read for more information: https://www.investleedsgrenville.com/start-grow-a-business/programs/starter-company-plus/



United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Municipality of North Grenville North Grenville Economic Development Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Augusta Township Prescott, Ontario (Official) Brockville Economic Development Township of Athens Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley Township of Front of Yonge Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Town of Gananoque Village of Merrickville-Wolford Brockville Tourism Community Futures Grenville Ontario Approved Professionals Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce North Grenville Chamber of Commerce South Grenville Chamber of Commerce 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce Brockville Women in Business CSE Consulting The Employment + Education Centre KEYS Gananoque Downtown Kemptville BIA Downtown Brockville Township of Rideau Lakes Village of Westport

08/14/2026

Community Futures Grenville is partnering with CBDC Restigouche on the Hire for Talent / Optez pour le talent initiative once again! This year, employers have access to three free confidential HR coaching sessions with an experienced professional.

It's easy to sign up - Reach out to us to learn more!

08/10/2026

Looking to strengthen your business and your confidence as an entrepreneur? This program is a must!

08/04/2026

We're excited to be the newest member of Green Economy Canada! 🌱

Joining Green Economy Canada is helping us build new ways to support local businesses—and we're putting that into action with our new Green Advantage Pilot.

If you're looking to reduce costs, improve efficiency, strengthen your competitiveness, and prepare your business for the future, this is an opportunity to access Green Economy Canada's proven tools and expert support right here through Community Futures Grenville. We'll even cover 50% of the program cost.

📅 Applications close August 28, 2026.
Learn more and apply: www.cfgrenville.ca/green

07/15/2026

Could your business uncover hidden savings?

Community Futures Grenville is partnering with Green Economy Canada to help local businesses turn an emissions inventory into a competitive advantage.

✔ Cost-shared Green Economy Canada membership
✔ Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs
✔ Improve efficiency and strengthen competitiveness
✔ Receive a customized action plan to guide future investments
✔ Access potential EcoFutures financing of up to $300,000 to implement eligible projects

Space is limited. Learn more and apply at cfgrenville.ca/green.

07/10/2026

Save the date!

POSTPONED

Due to unforeseen circumstances, MPP Steve Clark and MP Michael Barrett have requested that the MP–MPP Business Breakfast be postponed until later this fall.

We look forward to sharing the new date with you once it has been confirmed.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to the rescheduled event later this fall.

📅 SAVE THE DATE! 📅

Join the North Grenville Chamber of Commerce and Community Futures Grenville for our annual MP–MPP Business Breakfast!

We're pleased to welcome:
🎤 Michael Barrett, MP
🎤 Steve Clark, MPP

This annual event is an opportunity for our business community to connect with our federal and provincial representatives, hear updates on issues impacting local businesses, and network with fellow business and community leaders.

🗓 Tuesday, August 11
🕢 Doors Open: 7:30 AM

More details, including the venue, registration, and ticket information, will be announced soon.
Mark your calendars—we look forward to seeing you there!

06/25/2026

Every business has a story, and we're proud to help make those stories possible.

At Community Futures Grenville, we work alongside entrepreneurs and small businesses at every stage of their journey, providing financing, business guidance, and connections to help them grow and succeed.

We're grateful to our featured local businesses, Monday Nutrition, Krown Kemptville and Tempo Drive Music Studio, for sharing their stories and helping showcase the impact of supporting local entrepreneurship.

Whether you're starting a new venture, expanding your business, or looking for expert guidance, we're here to help.

👉 Learn more about us at cfgrenville.ca - we'd love to hear from you!

Special thanks to Brett Colpitts for bringing our story to life with such professionalism, creativity, and care.

06/18/2026

Have a project that could strengthen our local economy?

The Community Futures Grenville Initiative is now open for applications, with matched funding up to $10,000 for eligible community economic development projects. Not-for-profits, municipalities and BIAs are eligible to apply.

We're looking for collaborative, high-impact projects that support local businesses, build community capacity, and address economic development priorities.

✅ Continuous intake until funds are allocated
✅ Cost-shared, non-repayable funding
✅ Projects must be completed by March 31, 2027

Reach out to us to talk about your ideas!