Pathways to Business Growth: Funding and Support Opportunities (Essex County)
Looking to expand, innovate, or enhance your operations? Join Invest WindsorEssex for an in-person information session featuring industry experts from provincial federal, and municipal organizations. Learn about key funding programs and community improvement supports designed to help your business thrive and succeed. Why attend? This session provides a detailed overview of the funding, incentive, and support programs available to businesses in Windsor-Essex. It’s also a unique opportunity to connect with experts who can guide you through the application process and provide answers to your questions. What you’ll learn Provincial funding programs, including Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) and Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) Federal funding opportunities to support your business goals Sector-specific resources from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness Trade Commissioner Service programming, including CanExport Funding opportunities through Community Futures Essex County Local Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) and how they can fuel growth Additional resources to accelerate your business success Meet the speakers Gain insights from knowledgeable professionals, including: Nancy Creighton – senior business advisor, Business Advisory Services Branch, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Matthew Thompson – senior economic development officer, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Kevin Montgomery – economic & business advisor, Business & Investment Development Unit, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusines Taylor RW Bentley, trade commissioner service, Global Affairs Canada Economic development professionals from Essex County municipalities will also be attending including: Sue Rice, economic development & tourism officer – Town of Kingsville Chad Jeffery, manager planning services & local economic development – Town of Tecumseh Jen Ibrahim, manager economic development, tourism & culture – Town of Amherstburg Dawn Hadre, director of strategy and engagement – Town of LaSalle Cathy Miller, mayor – Township of Pelee Community Futures Essex County will be available to provide information on their various lending solutions.
