Cornwall and The Counties Community Futures Development Corporation
113 Second Street East K6H1Y5 Cornwall, ON, Canada

Do you know of a local business that wants to improve or upgrade their technological capabilities? RSVP now for the seminar this Friday on a local federal program that helps fund technology innovations in our local businesses. Learn from businesses who’ve already used the program and how you can apply. Register at www.EricDuncanMP.ca/RSVP.

Resiliency for small business owners: When GRIT is more important than ever before! Join Gary Gzik to bring resiliency to your business Monday, October 19th @ 2:00PM! Digital Main Street

Every month the Fair Finance Fund provides Loan Information Sessions to provide insight into becoming a loan client, loan offerings, and the newly launched REAL Assist program. Join them to learn more about our affordable loan offerings for the local food and farm sector! Tuesday, October 20th, 12:00 pm EDT | https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/loan-info-session-helping-local... https://youtu.be/OXKPbP3RwNY

Happy Birthday to our fearless leader Lesley Thompson we’d be lost without you!

The Regional Relief & Recovery Fund (RRRF) through funding provided by FedDev Ontario has been able to support so many small businesses through COVID! Our local CFDC alone through all our COVID related programs have been able to inject over 1.5 Million through 50+ loans. ---------------

MEET THE TIP TEAM // Chantal Tranchemontagne is the brain behind Big Catch Communications. She has worked in the content marketing field for two decades and joined the TIP team to pass on her expertise to business owners like you who might be looking to use content to connect with their customers in the digital sphere. Can TIP help you optimize your business operations through identifying and implementing tech-based solutions? Call 613-854-4744 or visit TIP at www.optimizewithtech.com to find out!

MEET THE TIP TEAM // Brayden Girard is the founder of Daydream. He is an engineer, a college professor, and a full-stack developer who is best positioned to help business owners like you understand what they need for a strong digital presence through websites, e-commerce sites, and web apps. If you want to grow your business but are stuck in a rut, call on the TIP Team. Reach out to find out how we can help. Call 613-854-4744 or learn more about TIP at www.optimizewithtech.com

MEET THE TIP TEAM // Paul Bouvier of PEB Services Group was the first to jump on board as one of our advisors. He draws on his more than 25 years of experience in software development and executive management to help you get a firm grip on what tech solutions your company can use to boost sales and productivity. Need someone to wrangle your ideas and see who can move your company into the future? Reach out to TIP to find out how you can grow your business with tech. Call 613-854-4744 or learn more about TIP at www.optimizewithtech.com

MEET THE TIP TEAM // Andrew Seguin of Seguin Financial signed on to be an advisor for the Technology Innovation Program (one of CFDC’s boutique advisory services) to help business owners get a handle on their financial processes. He’s a specialist in cloud-based bookkeeping and corporate taxes so if you’re looking to get advice on how to save time and money, Andrew is your man. Reach out to TIP to see how and who can help you build your business with tech-based solutions. Call 613-854-4744 or learn more about TIP at www.optimizewithtech.com

UPCOMING INFO SESSIONS (WEBINARS): CORNWALL & SDG COUNTIES "SPARK" PROGRAM Do you have a new tourism idea for Cornwall & SDG Counties? Register to learn about the "Spark" Mentorships & Grants Program and how to apply.... Individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profits based in the region are encouraged to participate in an upcoming virtual Info Session to learn more about the "Spark" Program, application guide, and how they could be selected to receive a $3,000 grant and tourism mentorship. https://www.tourisminnovation.ca/cornwallsdgcounties.html

RE3 is here to help women-led businesses in Eastern Ontario Rebuild, Reopen and Revive. On a competitive basis, they are offering one-time, performance-based and non-repayable funding of up to $5,000 for: Acquisition of required/mandated Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Workspace reconfiguration to accommodate physical distancing... Hardware/software upgrades to enhance online capacity, client servicing, and accessibility. Does RE3 align with your plan for business resilience and renewal? Then we invite you to apply now! Click the link below for more information. Northumberland CFDC Apply Now - https://financingandstrategy.com/re3/

Join Andrew Seguin for a conversation on bookkeeping in this digital era! It's never been easier to now have your e-commerce business be fully integrated with y...our accounting system. Discover the newest apps, tips, and tricks to take your business to the next level. Join Andrew Seguin from Seguin Financial for this conversation on bookkeeping strategies for your business! Sign Up Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bookkeeping-for-your-e-commerce

Join us for our upcoming webinar on Business Decision Making... learn how to develop a playbook for emerging from the pandemic as a stronger and more flexible business one that is better prepared for the challenges of the present and the uncertainty in what lies ahead. Registration is free! https://choosecornwall.ca//webinar-to-offer-business-deci/

Cornwall Economic Development is partnering with the Ministry of Economic Development, Job creation and Trade to bring a number of timely webinars to local business decision makers. The first webinar will take place on September 23 at 2:00pm and is titled Key Business Decision Making During Re-Opening. Steven Karpenko will present a playbook for emerging from the pandemic as a stronger and more flexible business one that is better prepared for the challenges of the present ...and the uncertainty in what lies ahead. The webinar will take place on the Zoom platform and is scheduled for 60 minutes. There is no cost to attend, however people are asked to register with the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre via EventBrite: https://loom.ly/_lYnE-0 Key topics will be leading through crisis and identifying opportunities while operating within the new normal. Your re-opening toolkit Taking the pulse Strategic leadership New business models and evaluating ideas Organizing and leading through crisis Re-open AND Re-invent #cornwallbusiness #cornwallontario #cornwall #sdg #cityofcornwall