Services to Help Grow Your Business
We offer loan solutions and business development services that are built for our local community.
You're Ready to Make Your Business Dreams a Reality
We're Ready to Help
A member of our team is ready to connect with you to discuss your business idea, start a loan application, or provide free business coaching and training. We use flexible loan criteria and have options to help you start a new business, buy a business, open a franchise, expand into new markets, invest in technology, or help you renovate or update your business. Here are some of the services we offer entrepreneurs across North Simcoe.
If you’re thinking about starting a business, growing an existing venture, or buying or selling a business, our team is here to help with coaching, business plan reviews, local market research, and more.
We partner cooperatively with municipalities, First Nations, agencies and organizations to provide the services needed to grow and support our business community.
Need financing to start, support or grow your business? No matter where you are at in your business planning or growth, North Simcoe CFDC can help with competitive loan options.
Request a Free Coaching Session
Our team is here to help you navigate your business journey. We will guide you through the steps that will take you from idea to operation, and continue to support you as a member of our local business community.
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Happy Business Owners and Our Valued Community Partners
The lunch and learn workshops were helpful to our clients looking to enter into small business/entreprenuership.
Georgia Monague, Community Economic Development Officer, Beausoleil First Nation, Christian Island
The team at NSCFDC is truly wonderful! Chris and Lois care about our community and offer incredible resources and support to our business owners. Along with having a genuine interest in our businesses succeeding, they offer years of experience and expertise and are a wealth of knowledge for our region. We hope to have the opportunity to work with the NSCFDC team on many future projects!
Cathy Tait, General Manager, Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce
Community Futures helped to make my dream of being a business owner come to life, and over the last 4 years they have continued to support me, offering guidance and assistance both personally and professionally as my business grows. I wish I had learned about Community Futures sooner, as their services are a great opportunity for entrepreneurs. I highly recommend them to anyone with a dream.
Vanessa Puddicombe, Sundara Spa and Academy, Penetanguishene
From the moment we opened our doors, we felt the support of the NSCFDC. In our first year we had a business mentor assigned to us who was really helpful. Over the years the staff have always suggested programs appropriate for us to participate in and we've benefitted in many ways: advice, funding and moral support. I highly recommend any business get involved and discover what they offer.
Liz Frost, Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre, Tay
The one-on-one consulting you can receive (free!) from NSCFDC is an incredible resource. Lois has provided wise advice and insight many times over the years. This helped me in clarifying my message, connected me with others for networking, collaborating and marketing and helped me in solidifying my business model. NSCDFC services and support over the years has helped me immensely.
Cher Cunningham, Mindful Entrepreneur, Midland
The County of Simcoe’s Economic Development Office has partnered with the North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation on numerous projects and events. The leadership that North Simcoe CFDC has provided has created events that are geared towards the local community’s needs and provide relevant and timely information. We enjoy the opportunity to work with the North Simcoe CFDC team.
Becky Breedon, Economic Development Officer, County of Simcoe
Lois was so beyond helpful in assisting me with all of my business goals. She was able to teach me how to create a business plan which helped solidify my business goals.
Michelle Peddle, MYTyoga, Tiny
The Midland Public Library has been a proud partner of the NSCFDC on many community programs, including Marketing Mondays, workshops on mentorship and coaching, accounting and bookkeeping, and other helpful topics, and Artrepreneur, a course designed to equip creatives with vital business skills. NSCFDC staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, and expert in providing the best support available to local business.
Faith Roebuck Shergold, Community Engagement Coordinator, Midland Public Library
I was able to secure an RRRF loan as my business was ineligible to receive other government aid during the pandemic. I struggled as my business was not generating enough revenue, and this loan really helped me survive.
Fatima Sharifi, Deniz Immigration, Victoria Harbour, Tay
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