Grand Erie Business Centre (GEBC) is a private non-profit business development corporation that has been serving Haldimand County and the Township of West Lincoln since 1989. We provide financing, consultation, support and advice to small businesses within this area.
Strong businesses help build strong communities, and strong communities help rural Ontario thrive. Across Ontario, Community Futures organizations work alongside entrepreneurs at every stage of the business journey, providing local guidance, financing, and resources that respond to the needs and opportunities of their communities. That support extends beyond individual businesses. Community Futures organizations also work with municipalities, community organizations, economic development partners, and others on initiatives that strengthen local economies and create new opportunities. During Community Futures Week, we’re celebrating the businesses, partnerships, and communities contributing to a stronger rural Ontario. Learn more about Community Futures Week: www.cfontario.ca/cfweek #CommunityFuturesWeek #CommunityFutures #LocallyDriven #NationallySupported #RuralOntarioWeek #RuralOntario
Behind every business is a story, and sometimes the right support can make all the difference. Entrepreneurs supported by the Community Futures Program through Lake of the Woods Business Incentive Corporation (LOWBIC) share what that support has meant to them, from accessing financing and refinancing to having a local partner they could turn to as they started, grew, and took the next step with their businesses. For these entrepreneurs, Community Futures was about more than financing. It was about having access to local people, programming, and resources invested in seeing their businesses grow and succeed. During Community Futures Week, we’re celebrating stories like these and the locally driven support helping entrepreneurs build and grow businesses in communities across Ontario. Learn more about Community Futures Week: www.cfontario.ca/cfweek #CommunityFuturesWeek #CommunityFutures #LocallyDriven #NationallySupported #RuralOntarioWeek #RuralOntario