Parry Sound Area Community Business & Development Centre Inc. - CFDC

10/14/2026

Tomorrow, Thursday, Oct 15th, 7:00 pm
Preparing your Application - Deadline is Oct 31st
ZOOM: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85853048244?pwd=gOvwcbcenRtINQ61HWsqxFiYuYPE1n.1
Meeting ID: 858 5304 8244
Passcode: Founders

Explanation of the scoring criteria
Overview of Selection Process
Questions and Answers


Parry Sound Area Founders Circle
Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce
Parry Sound Area Community Business & Development Centre Inc. - CFDC
Peter Istvan Photography
Think Boyd- Royal LePage Real Estate Brokers
The Labour Market Group
The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc.

10/07/2026

Who’s Joining Us at the Trades & Apprenticeship Expo!

We’re two weeks away from our upcoming Trades & Apprenticeship Expo and excited to share our confirmed employers as of today!

Come out and connect with local employers, learn more about the trades and apprenticeship opportunities in our community, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the different careers, skills, and pathways available locally.

Are you an employer who would like to join us?

We still have spots available for employers who want to come out, and showcase what they do!

You don’t need to be actively hiring to participate. This is simply an opportunity to introduce people to your business and industry, and to help build awareness of the opportunities available right here in our community.

It’s a chance to:
• Share what your company does
• Talk about the different positions and skills involved in your industry
• Answer questions about what it’s like to work in the field
• Connect with potential future employees, apprentices, and community members
• Help people discover career opportunities they may not have considered

Whether you’re hiring today or just looking to connect with the community and showcase your industry, we’d love to have you there!

Interested in having a FREE booth? Contact Julia or Morgan at the YMCA Employment & Learning Services at (705) 746-8480 to learn more or to reserve your spot.

More employers will be added as they confirm, so stay tuned!

10/07/2026

Good connections. Practical resources. Fresh ideas for your business.

Celebrate Small Business Week with us at Breakfast & Business Connections—a free morning event bringing local entrepreneurs and business support organizations together over breakfast.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 8:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 Charles W. Stockey Centre, Parry Sound
🎟️ Free to attend

Explore the Business Resource Expo, connect with local entrepreneurs and business support organizations, and hear from our featured keynote speaker:

Built to Last: Future-proofing Your Business
Featuring Rick Harris of Workboot Consulting, with practical insights to help you build a stronger, more resilient business.

Whether you’re starting, growing, or strengthening your business, come make connections, discover resources—and enjoy breakfast on us!

Reserve your spot:
https://psachamber.ca/events/ #!event/2026/10/22/small-business-week-event-future-proofing-your-business

We hope to see you on October 22!

10/03/2026

EMPLOYERS, WE WANT YOU! 🌟

Are you a local company in the skilled trades? We're bringing together students, job seekers, and future apprentices for our upcoming Trades & Apprenticeship Expo, and we'd love for you to be part of it! This is your chance to help shape the future of the trades right here in Parry Sound.

When you join us, you can:
🔧 Showcase your company and industry
🔧 Connect with potential employees and apprentices
🔧 Promote career opportunities in the skilled trades
🔧 Meet the next generation of skilled workers

📅 Tuesday, October 20th
🕟 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Charles W. Stockey Centre, 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, ON

When local employers and future tradespeople meet face-to-face, careers begin, and our whole community grows stronger.

Interested in participating? Call us at (705) 746-8480 and ask for Julia or Morgan. We'd love to hear from you!

Know a company that should be there? Share this post or tag them below so they don't miss out!

10/02/2026

Is your business feeling the impact of tariffs?

We’re sharing this free virtual session from the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce (NBDCC), featuring Isabelle Legault from FedNor, to help Northern Ontario businesses learn more about the Expanded Regional Tariff Response Initiative and the support available.

The session will cover:

✅ Available financial support
✅ Business and project eligibility
✅ Liquidity assistance and pivot projects
✅ How to apply

📅 Monday, October 5, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:00 a.m.
💻 Online via Zoom

If your business is navigating tariff-related challenges, this session is an opportunity to learn more about available resources and support.

Register: tinyurl.com/fednorrtri

10/02/2026

Hope to see you there!

Calling All Magnetawan Businesses — Come Connect & Grow at our Magnetawan Business Connect Event Tuesday October 20th in Celebration of Small Business Week!

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09/30/2026

Parry Sound Area CB&DC Community Futures recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

Today, we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, their families, and Indigenous communities across Canada.

We encourage everyone to take time to learn, reflect, and deepen their understanding of the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools and the importance of reconciliation.

09/28/2026

This is a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs, pop by tonight and learn about it!

Tonight, Sept 28th, 5:30 pm at Legends.
Information Night - PS Area Founders Circle

The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc.
Parry Sound Area Community Business & Development Centre Inc. - CFDC
Peter Istvan Photography
Think Boyd- Royal LePage Real Estate Brokers
Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce
The Labour Market Group
Parry Sound Downtown

09/28/2026

Thank you for celebrating Community Futures Week with us!

Last week, we celebrated the entrepreneurs, businesses, people, partnerships, and communities that make rural Ontario strong, and highlighted the locally driven support helping them move forward.

A special thank you to everyone who participated, joined our webinars, and helped shine a spotlight on the impact of the Community Futures Program across Ontario.

While Community Futures Week 2026 may be over, the work continues every day in communities across the province.

Learn more about the Community Futures Program in Ontario:
https://www.cfontario.ca/