Trenval's retiring Executive Director, Glenn Kozak congratulates his successor, Amber Darling, who takes over the Executive Director duties April 1.

On behalf of Community Futures Ontario we would like to acknowledge and thank our esteemed colleagues for presenting at the 61st 2018 EDCO Conference.

Jan Hawley, Economic Development Officer, Municipality of Huron East Win This Space - CED Award of Excellence 2016

Bill Spinney, General Manager, Parry Sound Area Community Business and Development Centre Inc. Parry Sound Airport -  CED Award of Excellence 2014

Carey McMaster, Innovations Specialists/Trainer, Innovations Cluster, Peterborough and the Kawarthas Bears Lair - CED Award of Excellence 2017

Participants greatly appreciated your insights and expertise on Award-Wining Economic Development Programs across Ontario.

Registration for the Community Futures National Event 2018 opened Monday, February 5th. The site can be found at:  http://www.cvent.com/d/05qcj4

The 2018 conference planning committee is now considering proposals for the 25th Annual Conference 2018 workshop presenters for Wednesday September 19 and Thursday September 20th.

Click here for the Call for Workshop Presenters 2018.

Please submit your proposal by mid-March.

In case you can think of any clients who may be interested in auditioning

http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/auditions

Strategic planning is essential for plotting the future of your business–but the process can sometimes seem lengthy and complicated. This simple infographic clearly sets out the different stages of the strategic planning process, explaining objectives and targets at each step. 

Visit our Tools and Information Section for resources to help you with processes to manage a Privacy Breach. https://www.cfontario.ca/tools-and-information-for-cfdcs

Want that perfect candidate who's willing to relocate?

Expected number of job seekers: 650+

The Newcomer Centre of Peel is now accepting hospitality and tourism job postings from across Ontario for their job fair taking place Tuesday, March 20th in Mississauga, Ontario. The organization will display your opportunities to over 650+ job seekers to help connect you with great candidates! The Rural Employment Initiative sets out criteria for job seekers which includes; permanent residency or convention refugee status; job ready and actively seeking a job in their profession or wishing to establish a business in rural Ontario; Canadian Language Benchmark 6; and willing to relocate to a rural community in Ontario. 

Please send any related job postings to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and quote the "CF Ontario" newsletter.

Across the table sat a very nervous Chair of the board. It was going to be a tough conversation giving Monica constructive feedback.  I had interviewed the board asking how well it was functioning.Some of the feedback was about Monica’s leadership – and it was not positive.

Whether you are selling to businesses or consumers, Millennials can no longer be ignored. They are now the largest demographic age group in North America. In Canada, they make up 40% of the workforce and will continue to dominate it for the foreseeable future.

Efficient networking can help you make new contacts and create exciting business opportunities. Discover how to improve your networking skills and perfect your elevator pitch in this short SlideShare, featuring practical tips and example dialogue.

The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of small businesses, as they contribute directly to the economic growth of our communities and to job creation for the middle class. Recently, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that it will make it easier for small businesses across Canada to get help with understanding and meeting their tax obligations. Small businesses can now go online to ask for free in-person help through the Liaison Officer service. Previously, all Liaison Officer visits were initiated by the CRA.

Small Business Access is a new, single point of access that will make it easier for small businesses to access government services to get the support they need to run and grow their business.

I invite you to use the data from our census releases on our website.

• Population and dwelling counts – February 8, 2017
• Age, sex and type of dwelling – May 3, 2017
• Families, households, marital status and language – August 2, 2017
• Income – September 13, 2017
• Immigration, ethnocultural diversity, housing and Aboriginal peoples – October 25, 2017
• Education, labour, journey to work, language of work, mobility and migration – November 29, 2017

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN CANADIAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION

Every two years, we bring together community, business and government leaders to discuss key issues in rural Ontario – economic and community development, job creation and more.

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