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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.
CCI Student Shaan Halaith Makes Winning Pitch to the Chief™
As part of the Third Edition of the popular Pitch to the Chief™ competition at Venture13 on November 3rd, 2022, local high school students competed in presenting their ideas for community safety and development.
ChimeraXR Wins Third Edition of Pitch to the Chief™ at Venture13
The V13 Policetech Accelerator has announced ChimeraXR as the winner of the Third Edition of the popular Pitch to the Chief™ competition held in the Innovation Commons at Venture13 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre.
Pitch to the Chief™ Returns to Venture13
The V13 Policetech Accelerator’s Pitch to the ChiefTM competition, hosted in partnership with the Cobourg Police Service (CPS) and NCFDC, will be returning to Venture13 on Thursday November 3, 2022. Prizes featuring $5,000 in cash, co-location at Venture13, opportunities to pilot and more will be awarded in the two competitions (Community Safety/Operational Efficiencies).
Featuring Young Professionals through our 2022 NCFDC Summer Internship Program
Each year, with the support of the Government of Canada (Canada Summer Jobs), NCFDC provides exceptional learning and career development opportunities for young people.
Minister Helena Jaczek at Venture13 for thriveFORWARD Funding Announcement
Government of Canada invests over $7.7 million to support early-stage technology companies and green recovery for SMEs. FedDev Ontario investment to support over 145 SMEs and create and maintain 500 jobs in southern Ontario.
Corl’s Fintech Powers NCFDC’s Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Our partnership with Corl continues with the second round of DELIA, a fintech-driven microlending platform now available to women-owned businesses across Canada, in all Provinces and Territories.
Entrepreneurship, History and Community: The Story of SOUPS2GO and The Lass & Ladle
I recently attended an event where I was asked about Northumberland CFDC and their involvement in SOUPS2GO and The Lass & Ladle. The answer is simple: without their involvement neither of these companies would exist.