Northumberland CFDC and WindsorEssex Economic Development are working collaboratively within our regional entrepreneurial ecosystems to advance women-led SMEs across Southern Ontario, effectively positioning for rapid and positive post-pandemic economic recovery.  It’s time to restart your business and the new RE3 initiative is here to support you. Canadian women entrepreneurs are key to our economic success as a country, and they make invaluable contributions to our communities. However, women still face unique and systemic barriers to starting and growing a

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News release Government of Canada invests $4 million to support over 700 women-led businesses across southern Ontario July 17 2020 – Cobourg, Ontario Women-led businesses often face unique challenges, which have been amplified by the impacts of COVID-19 on our economy. As the economy reopens, these businesses need support to adapt their operations and position themselves for a successful recovery. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, visited Venture13 in Cobourg, home of

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We are currently fully subscribed for RRRF Funding, which, in just 6 short weeks, placed $1 Million on the street, investing in the remobilization of small and medium-sized businesses across Renfrew County. If you would like to be notified of future RRRF Funding or alternative funding, please send your email address to: INFO@RCCFDC.ORG Even though funding through the RCCFDC Stream is now fully allocated, applications are still being accepted under the FedDev Stream. Find out more at http://www.feddevontario.gc.ca/RRRF

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