Products and Services

As a Community Futures Development Corporation with a history of serving small business clients for over 30 years, we provide 3 primary areas of service:

• Loans and equity investment
• Small business counselling
• Community economic development

Business loans of up to $250,000 available for qualifying applicants to start, expand or diversify their business.

Monthly business training workshops and seminars to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners develop their skills, and provide valuable networking opportunities.

Gathering and using regional data to assist local municipalities, businesses and entrepreneurs make informed decisions.

Assistance with online business registration by appointment, (a small fee applies).

Bi-annual newsletter to highlight key economic indicators in our region.

Our service area includes the following municipalities (brackets indicate SEDC coverage within amalgamated Municipality):

• Arran-Elderslie (Chesley, Elderslie Twp, Paisley & Dobbinton)
• Brockton (Brant Twp, Cargill & Walkerton)
• Chatsworth
• Grey Highlands (Artemesia Twp, Flesherton & Markdale)
• Hanover
• Minto
• Southgate
• South Bruce (Carrick Twp & Mildmay)
• Wellington North
• West Grey