South Lake Futures
183 The Queensway South L4P 2A3 Keswick, ON, Canada

The Ontario Small Business Support Grant portal is now open for applications. The Ontario Small Business Support Grant is intended to help small businesses (including sole proprietorships) in Ontario that are required to close or significantly restrict services under Ontario’s provincewide shutdown effective December 26, 2020. Eligible businesses can receive between $10,000 and $20,000. Starting at $10,000 for all eligible businesses, the grant will provide businesses with f...unding up to a maximum of $20,000 to help with revenue losses expected as a result of the provincewide shutdown. Businesses will be able to use the support in whatever way makes the most sense for them. For example, some businesses will use the support to pay employee wages, while others will need support maintaining their inventory. Follow the link for details: https://www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/msrf/assets/guide. Apply directly for the grant here: https://www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/msrf/#/

We currently have an employment opportunity for a Business Loans Officer. South Lake Futures is a community based, federally funded Business and Economic Development organization delivering the Community Futures Program and community economic development in the communities of East Gwillimbury, Georgina and Brock. The Business Loans Officer will report to the General Manager and is responsible for the general operations of the Commercial Loan Portfolio, providing business i...nformation and consulting services to clients and all administrative aspects of delivery of the Investment Fund and Regional Relief and Recovery Fund across our service area. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, work well in both a team environment and independently. The ideal candidate will possess: A post-secondary degree in the areas of Business, Commerce, or Finance or have related experience. Minimum two years’ experience in business loan management, including preparation of security documents and working knowledge of the Personal Property Security Act; Experience providing business counselling, financial analysis and business plan assessment; Aptitude to problem solve and pay close attention to detail; Ability to work independently and as part of a team while consistently presenting a professional attitude and demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills, communications skills, sound judgment and strict confidentiality; Working knowledge of software programs including MS-Office, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to learn loan management software; Public speaking experience and ability to liaise with relevant organizations Applicants shall have a valid G Ontario Driver’s License and access to an automobile. To apply, please submit a Cover Letter and Resume by email to [Email hidden] no later than February 5, 2021 to the attention of: Elsa Mateus General Manager South Lake Futures 183 The Queensway South Keswick, Ontario L4P 2A3 Note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

COVID-19 1:1 Business Consultations: We recognize that local businesses and Social Enterprises in our community continue to face uncertainty from the impacts of COVID-19. That’s why South Lake Futures is providing Business Consulting Sessions through a partnership with WCM Consulting at no cost to you. In your one-on-one sessions with a Business Consultant, you can expect to receive technical and professional advice to assist you in adapting to the changing business landscape.... Assistance provided through this RRRF community based project include: Adapting workflows and processes (eg. digital needs assessment) Adapting and adopting a virtual sales platform Accessing new markets Answering your business-related questions Please visit our website for details: https://southlakefutures.ca/covid-19-support/super-page.php

South Lake Futures has helped 27 businesses, and helped maintain 89 jobs in the Town of East Gwillimbury, Georgina and the Township of Brock through the #RRRF. Additional #RRRF funding is now available for businesses and not-for-profit organizations. For more info: https://southlakefutures.ca/covid-19-support/super-page.php #RRRFwithmyCFDC / #RRRFandmyCFDC @FedDevOntario

#COVID-19 a amplifié les défis particuliers aux femmes entrepreneures. Les SADC ont joué un rôle crucial en collaboration avec @FedDev_Ontario en soutenant les ...entreprises dirigées par des femmes avec des fonds pour surmonter l'impact de la COVID-19. #CFDC #CommunityFutures #GoC #COVID-19 has amplified the uneven effect faced by women entrepreneurs. CFDCs played a crucial role in supporting women-led enterprises with financial support to weather the impact of COVID-19 alongside @FedDevOntario. #CFDC #CommunityFutures #GoC South Lake Futures

York Region has recently launched the next round of their Business Recovery Support Program! The program offers training, specialized workshops and the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $5,000. Space is limited, and applications are open until November 27, 2020. For more information please visit their website at: https://www.yorksmallbusiness.ca/york-region-business-reco/

Attention southern Ontario businesses and organizations: FedDev Ontario now has an additional $184 million in RRRF funding. There is also a simplified applica...tion process and expanded criteria for new and existing recipients in order to support more businesses and organizations in need. If you are a new applicant or an RRRF recipient in need of additional support, apply through our simplified application. If you are awaiting a decision on your RRRF application, your application will be considered under the expanded parameters and does not need to be resubmitted. Apply now: http://ow.ly/UERN50C5kCL *** Responsables d’entreprises et d’organisations du #SudON, portez bien attention à ceci! FedDev Ontario offre désormais un financement additionnel de 184 millions de dollars au titre du FARR. De plus, un processus de demande simplifié et des critères élargis sont accordés aux bénéficiaires nouveaux et actuels afin d’aider un plus grand nombre d’entreprises et d’organisations. Si vous êtes un nouveau demandeur ou un bénéficiaire actuel du FARR et si vous avez besoin d’aide supplémentaire, faites une demande au moyen du processus simplifié. Si vous êtes en attente d’une décision concernant votre demande au titre du FARR, votre demande sera examinée en vertu des paramètres élargis et vous n’aurez pas à la présenter de nouveau. Faites une demande maintenant : http://ow.ly/vPNS50C5kCK