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Most economic development happens to communities, not with them. Developers propose projects, businesses arrive or depart, policy changes trickle down from provincial and federal governments. Communities react, adapt, cope. But what if it worked differently? What if communities could proactively sha...
The word “sustainability” shows up in a lot of grant applications and strategic plans these days. But what does it actually mean when you’re talking about rural economic development? Is it about environmental practices? Economic resilience? Social equity? The answer, according to Community Futures a...
In today's interconnected world, the value of collaboration cannot be overstated. Community Futures Prince Edward Lennox Addington exemplifies how unity and cooperation can lead to opportunities and collective growth. We believe in extending a helping hand without getting entangled in jurisdictional...
Community Futures recently sat down with several local entrepreneurs to talk about how trade policy changes have affected their operations. What became clear pretty quickly is that businesses are adapting—sometimes out of necessity, sometimes by choice, but always with an eye toward resilience.
“The ...
The future prosperity of Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington counties depend on our ability to diversify our economic base while building the infrastructure and support systems that will allow our communities to thrive. In our latest discussion with Community Futures Prince Edward Lennox Adding...
In the heart of Prince Edward County, Scott's Automotive has patiently built something unique: an auto repair shop where transparency and integrity isn’t just a promise – it's their business model.
Picton, ON – The community-led initiative Thrive PEC has received $65,000 through the Rural Economic Development (RED) matched grant program for a total of $130,000 to support the creation of workforce development training.
Imagine yourself whisked away to a simpler era, where horse-drawn carriages clatter down cobblestone streets and trains whistle through the countryside
Nestled amidst the rolling hills and pristine lakes of Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, the remarkable Birch Babe story continues to unfold. A skincare company born from a family's passion for clean living, it’s blossomed from...
At Topsy Farms, Canada’s top sustainable sheep farm in Amherst Island in Lennox and Addington county, certain things are a given. Sheep are born in the pasture and winter outdoors because happy sheep make better wool.
The word pivot has become embedded in the lexicon of most successful entrepreneurs. It means making a decisive turn in direction when faced with temporary or permanent impediments to moving forward towards your goals.
The word pivot has become embedded in the lexicon of most successful entrepreneurs. It means making a decisive turn in direction when faced with temporary or permanent impediments to moving forward towards your goals.
Katie Heath co-founded Crimson Cider in an 1850’s stone farmhouse on a picturesque 24-acre rural lot in Prince Edward County, Ontario, where she planted an apple orchard.
The June Motel was created by April Brown and Sarah Sklash – two best friends. They quit their jobs in Toronto and made the leap into the world of motels, purchasing a motel in Prince Edward County.
