In order to market anything—a product, a person, an organization, or an idea—you first need to define your brand. Once you define your brand you’ll be able to create a foundation for all your marketing efforts and strategies. Your brand definition serves as your measuring stick when evaluating any, and all, marketing materials, from your logo to the… Continue reading
Biz Buzz
We’re Hiring!
Are you an entrepreneurially spirited individual who wants to share your knowledge to help clients succeed and grow their business? Join our team! Community Futures South Georgian Bay (CFSGB) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the growth, retention and expansion of local business. Reporting to the General Manager, and as an active participant of… Continue reading
Student Summer Ventures – Apply Now!
Subject line: Introducing Student Summer Ventures – Where Dreams Take Flight and Young Entrepreneurs Soar! Welcome to Student Summer Ventures, where we believe in the power of youthful ambition and the limitless potential of the next generation of business leaders. Student Summer Ventures is a targeted and interactive program for youth in grades 6-12 to… Continue reading
Annual Report 2022/2023
This year Community Futures South Georgian Bay celebrates 37 years in operation. We disbursed over $1 million in loans over the past year and provided over 300 hours of business coaching assistance impacting approximately 150 jobs. Over the past 37 years we have loaned over $14 million to small businesses in our local communities. This… Continue reading
BizLink – Award Winning Program for Entrepreneurs
Community Futures South Georgian Bay is proud to announce that the BizLink program won the Award of Excellence for Community Economic Development at the recent Community Futures Ontario conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXnESuOibws. The BizLink program supports business owners looking to transition their business to new ownership as well as sellers who are purchasing an existing business. BizLink… Continue reading
Staying Sharp: 5 Lessons from Top Entrepreneurs
Every day, we hear and read stories of entrepreneurial achievement. The ups and downs of celebrity entrepreneurs like Oprah and Elon Musk are covered alongside Hollywood stars. And watching businesses flop or fly on shows like Dragon’s Den has become a popular form of entertainment. As business owners, watching these superstars can sometimes make… Continue reading
Local Media Professionals and Students Invited to Demo State-of-the-Art Virtual Production Facility at Pinewood Studios Toronto
The South Georgian Bay Media Association (SGBMA) is proud to announce a new series of workshops for film, television and media professionals, business owners and media students residing in Simcoe, Grey or Bruce County. The SGBMA is offering two workshops this October that will teach media professionals and students who are interested in futuristic production… Continue reading
Annual Report 2021/2022
2021-2022 has proven to be another year year of transformation and growth. We made a strategic decision this past year to rebrand as Community Futures South Georgian Bay. Under this new branding we show our connection to an established and collaborative network of 267 Community Futures offices located across Canada that provide support to rural… Continue reading
Celebrating our Community’s Change Makers
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the political, historical and cultural achievements of women. This day has been celebrated for over 100 years starting in 1911! The message is really two-fold – to not only celebrate women’s contributions to society but also a call to action for accelerating gender parity. This is echoed… Continue reading
Annual Meeting – Tuesday, September 27 at 5:30
Notice of Annual General Meeting for Community Futures South Georgian Bay, Tuesday September 78, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. to be held at 105 Hurontario Street in Collingwood. For more information, visit our contact page.