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.
Investing in local businesses means investing in the future of rural communities. In 2025-2026, $99.7 million was invested in loans delivered through the Community Futures Program across Ontario, helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and strengthen their businesses. Behind that investment are local businesses pursuing new opportunities, creating jobs, and contributing to the communities they call home. During Community Futures Week, we’re celebrating the impact of locally delivered financing and the entrepreneurs putting those investments to work across rural Ontario. Learn more about Community Futures Week: www.cfontario.ca/cfweek Funded by #GC through FedDev Ontario and FedNor. #CommunityFuturesWeek #CommunityFutures #LocallyDriven #NationallySupported #RuralOntarioWeek #RuralOntario
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