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MNP Mentors Advance Women Entrepreneurship in Canada as Part of the DELIA Project
NCFDC and MNP are proud to announce the launch of a new strategic partnership designed to accelerate the advancement of women-owned ventures across Canada. The collaboration provides mentorship to select women entrepreneurs who have secured microloans through the DELIA Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund, a project made possible with the support of ISED Canada.
V13 Policetech Accelerator Launches Policetech Tested Badge: Tested By Police – For Police™
The V13 Policetech Accelerator, a joint initiative of the Cobourg Police Service and NCFDC, is excited to announce the launch of the Policetech Tested Badge at the Policetech Conference & Expo in Mississauga, Ontario.
Trusted Community Futures Platform Receives Targeted Investment of $40 Million from the Government of Canada
As an established and “trusted network” of rural economic development across southern Ontario, on February 13, 2023, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Canada’s Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell, announced $40 million in targeted investment in the Community Futures platform.
NCFDC Welcomes Entrepreneur Keri Gray to the Board of Directors
NCFDC is pleased to announce that entrepreneur Keri Gray has joined the corporation’s Board of Directors. Keri Gray (University of Manitoba – Agriculture, Red River College – Business) is an entrepreneur and innovator, member of the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation and Owner of Shades of Gray – Indigenous Pet Treats, located in Trent Hills.
Canada’s Digital Conference for Women Entrepreneurs Returns with StrikeUP 2023
Canada’s largest digital conference is back and open for women entrepreneurs to register. StrikeUP Canada, hosted by NCFDC in partnership with The Scotiabank Women Initiative® and Export Development Canada is the nation’s largest digital event dedicated to women entrepreneurs and to supporting their entrepreneurial development.
La conférence virtuelle pour les entrepreneuses du Canada, Une coche plus haut, est de retour en 2023
La plus grande conférence virtuelle au Canada est de retour et s’adresse à toutes les créatrices d’entreprise. Organisée par la SADC de Northumberland et présentée en partenariat avec l’l’initiative Femmes de la Banque ScotiaMD et Exportation et développement Canada la conférence Une coche plus haut Canada est le plus grand événement virtuel du pays, qui est consacré aux entrepreneuses et au soutien de leur développement entrepreneurial.
A High-Water Mark in Northumberland
NCFDC is on its way to achieving the biggest year of lending in the corporation’s history. Despite economic headwinds, NCFDC is there to back viable and competitive local businesses, including attracting new ventures to set up shop in our community. One great example, Fogorig Brewing, is a brand new family-run brewery located in Trent Hills. The venture was named after the historic mill restored and renovated as a production facility and venue.
NOTICE – thriveFORWARD
thriveFORWARD SME Stream is currently fully subscribed and will no longer be accepting applications as of Friday, November 25, 2022 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Cobblestone Farm: A Four-Season Venue in Northumberland
In a recent newsletter, Cobblestone Farm Retreat Owner/Proprietor Sam Campbell wrote about the variety of events that take place at her beautiful venue located near Cobourg, Ontario, from weekend retreats to master class cooking lessons and even new trends like micro-weddings.