Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation

09/03/2026

🚀𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞™ 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐲

This limited-time program offers repayable financing to help rural businesses in Renfrew County respond to today’s evolving trade landscape and position themselves for long-term growth.

𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
✔️ Interest-only payments for the first 6 months
✔️ Interest rates from prime to prime +2%
✔️ No prepayment penalties
✔️ Loans from $5,000–$150,000
✔️ Repayment terms up to 60 months

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://rccfdc.org/financing-funding/cantrade/

CANtrade™ is delivered through the national Community Futures Program, funded by the Government of Canada through FedDev Ontario

🚀 𝐋𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞™ 𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚̀ 𝐥'𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞.

Ce prêt à durée limitée aide les entreprises rurales du comté de Renfrew à faire face aux réalités du commerce d’aujourd’hui et à se positionner pour une croissance durable.

𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐮 𝐩𝐫𝐞̂𝐭 :
✔️ Paiements d’intérêts seulement pendant les 6 premiers mois
✔️ Taux d'intérêt de taux préférentiel à taux préférentiel +2%
✔️ Aucun frais de remboursement anticipé
✔️ Prêts de 5 000 $ à 150 000 $
✔️ Conditions de remboursement jusqu'à 60 mois

🔗https://rccfdc.org/fr/financing-funding/cantrade/

CANtrade™ est offert dans le cadre du programme national de développement des collectivités, financé par le gouvernement du Canada par l’entremise de

09/02/2026

Employers looking to hire: grab your spot at Career Connections before they are all gone!

Employeurs à la recherche de personnel : réservez votre place à Connexions Carrières avant qu'il n'y en ait plus!

09/01/2026

Don't miss this free session for local entrepreneurs with our very own Business Development Officer, Meghan Sutherland! Hope to see you there!

Lunch & Learn Opportunity
The Chamber is committed to providing learning, training, and resources to our Members! Thanks to the Generous Sponsorship of Prima Living Quail Creek Retirement Residence, we are happy to invite you to this amazing free opportunity! Meghan Sutherland from Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation will speak about Strategy, Systems, and Funding for Local Business. This is a great oppotunity for Business Owners to learn about the various programs and services available for them, to help their business succeed. Whether you are expanding, struggling, adapting to a changing business climate, or just want a free lunch and some time out of the office, register for this amazing opporunity! This is open to all business owners/leaders in the community!
September 24, 2026
11:30am-1:30pm
450 Albert St, Renfrew (Quail Creek)
Register @ https://renfrewareachamber.ca/event/the-growth-blueprint-lunch-and-learn/

08/31/2026

🎉Congratulations to the Starter Company Plus 2026 graduates!

Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation is proud to be a sponsor of this transformative business development program delivered by Enterprise Renfrew County. This robust and rigorous program guides small business owners through creating a full business plan complete with two years of cash flow projections and the opportunity to compete through a business pitch for grant awards.

To learn more about the grant recipients and the Starter Company Plus program read the full media release here: https://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/news/posts/starter-company-plus-2026-grant-awards/

🎉 Félicitations aux finissants du programme Starter Company Plus 2026!

La SADC du comté de Renfrew est fière d'être commanditaire de ce programme de développement d'entreprise transformateur, offert par Enterprise Renfrew County. Ce programme rigoureux et exigeant guide les propriétaires de petites entreprises dans l'élaboration d'un plan d'affaires complet, incluant des projections de flux de trésorerie sur deux ans, avec la possibilité de participer à un concours de présentation d'affaires pour obtenir des subventions.

Pour en savoir plus sur les récipiendaires des subventions et le programme Starter Company Plus, lisez le communiqué complet ici : https://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/news/posts/starter-company-plus-2026-grant-awards/

08/26/2026

Attention neurodivergent entrepreneurs!

Are you struggling to focus and prioritize tasks to move toward your small business goals? Don't miss this Enterprise Renfrew County workshop delivered by Dragonfly Family and Learning Services!

To register, visit: https://www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com/workshops-events

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Attention entrepreneurs neurodivergents !

Avez-vous du mal à vous concentrer et à prioriser vos tâches pour atteindre les objectifs de votre petite entreprise ? Ne manquez pas cet atelier d'Enterprise Renfrew County, présenté par Dragonfly Family and Learning Services ! NB: Cet atelier sera animé en anglais.

Pour vous inscrire, visitez : https://www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com/workshops-events

08/25/2026

Calling all small business owners! Join us for Bridges to Business Empowerment, a networking event series celebrating small business month in October.

Hiring for Success: Proven Strategies to Recruit, Onboard, & Retain Great Employees presented by Kris Dawson, People & Culture Strategist

This interactive two-hour workshop equips employers, managers, and business owners with practical tools to confidently attract, hire, onboard, and retain high-performing employees. Participants will learn how to develop an effective recruitment strategy, navigate employment legislation, conduct fair and effective interviews, create a positive onboarding experience, and implement proven retention practices that strengthen employee engagement and reduce turnover. Designed with real-world examples and actionable takeaways, this session provides practical solutions that can be implemented immediately in any workplace.

October 6: Location Le Belge Euro Bistro in Barry's Bay with catering by Le Belge​
Event begins at 8:30 am, ends at 12:00 pm and includes breakfas

Seats are Limited! To Secure Your Ticket Register at: https://www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com/workshops-events

Hosted by Enterprise Renfrew County in partnership with Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation , which is funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Sponsored by Perri-Rae Boell & Associates Inc., Northern Credit Union, and the Township of Madawaska Valley. These events are delivered locally by Enterprise Renfrew County and funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario. Registration data may be shared with sponsors/partners for outcomes reporting purposes.

08/24/2026

We're gearing up for an exciting series of in-person workshops with Enterprise Renfrew County to celebrate Small Business Month.

We're thrilled to be supporting these practical, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Hope to see you there!

Small Business Month events are back!

Bridges to Business Empowerment guides business owners to adapt to economic uncertainty, rising costs, workforce challenges, and rapid technological change with resilience, creativity, community support, and optimism. It positions networking and knowledge-sharing as critical tools for building stronger businesses and thriving communities. With 4 events to choose from occurring across the region, sessions focus on future-ready strategies that help entrepreneurs navigate challenges while building businesses that are sustainable, agile, and purpose-driven.

To Register Visit: https://www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com/workshops-events

Hosted by Enterprise Renfrew County in partnership with Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation , which is funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Sponsored by , Northern Credit Union , the Town of Petawawa , , , Whitewater TownshTownship of Horton , and Madawaska Valley . This webinar is delivered locally by Enterprise Renfrew County and funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario.

08/13/2026

A𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

Register for a free booth space and connect with military members, veterans, spouses, students, and job seekers from across Renfrew County, alongside fellow employers, educational institutions, and community organizations.

🗓️Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍Petawawa Civic Centre

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: August 17, 2026

Register here: https://bit.ly/CareerConnections2026RegForm
Facebook Event: https://bit.ly/CareerConnectionsPetawawa26FBEvent

𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑃𝑀𝐹𝑅𝐶 𝐸𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑦𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐶𝐴𝐹 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐸𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛 𝑂𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑜 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑅𝑒𝑛𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑤 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑦 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝐹𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛

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𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐞, 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐞́? 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐳 𝐚̀ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞̀𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

Inscrivez-vous pour obtenir gratuitement un espace d'exposition et rejoignez des employeurs, des établissements d'enseignement, des prestataires de formation et des organisations communautaires pour vous connecter avec des militaires, des vétérans, des conjoints, des étudiants et des chercheurs d'emploi du comté de Renfrew.

🗓️ Mercredi 16 septembre 2026 | 11h – 17h
📍Centre Civique de Petawawa

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐝'𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 : 17 août 2026

Inscrivez-vous ici : https://bit.ly/CareerConnections2026RegForm
Événement Facebook : https://bit.ly/CareerConnectionsPetawawa26FBEvent

𝑃𝑟é𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡é 𝑝𝑎𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑑'𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑖 𝑑𝑢 𝐶𝑅𝐹𝑀P 𝑒𝑛 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑐 𝑙'𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑡é 𝑑𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝐹𝐴𝐶 𝑑𝑒 𝑙'𝑂𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑜 𝐸𝑠𝑡 𝑒𝑡 𝑙𝑎 𝑆𝐴𝐷𝐶 𝑑𝑢 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑡é 𝑑𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝑛𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑤

Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre (PMFRC)

08/12/2026

⚠ Did you know that the Enterprise Renfrew County team can help you create your business plan? They are ready to assist Renfrew County SMEs with templates, guidance, and edits to speed development and ensure your plan is clear!

Access their "How Can We Help" form by visiting: https://www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com/

⚠ Saviez-vous que l'équipe d'Enterprise Renfrew County peut vous aider à créer votre plan d'affaires? Elle est prête à accompagner les PME du comté de Renfrew avec des modèles, des conseils et des révisions pour accélérer l'élaboration et assurer la clarté de votre plan!

Accédez à leur formulaire « Comment pouvons-nous vous aider » en visitant : https://www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com/

08/11/2026

Don't miss Petawawa's biggest job fair, Career Connections!

Ne manquez pas Connexions Carrières, la plus grande foire de l'emploi de Petawawa!