Community Economic Development - Services

CED Funding

CFDC of Middlesex County works closely with community partners and provides partial funding for joint projects that encourage economic opportunity in Middlesex. Any local group interested in developing a community project may apply for a small grant under our CED "Special Projects" Funding Program.

Funding may be possible for non-profit initiatives that:

  • provide long-term economic benefit to Middlesex County

  • do not create a dependency on government funds

  • are jointly funded by other sources

  • demonstrate the ability to create and/or maintain local jobs

In order to apply for a grant (of up to $500.00), a formal CED Project Proposal must be submitted to the CED Officer for consideration.

For more information about Community Economic Development projects or “Special Projects” funding, please contact our office at (519) 641-6100 or 1-866-205-1188.

 

Tourism Initiatives

The 2011 edition of Middlesex…We’re on the Way tourism guide outlines events and sights to visit and things to do throughout the County, and is now available online. 

Copies are also available from
the Middlesex Tourism office in Strathroy or online at www.middlesextourism.ca

Make Your Case

A one-day business planning challenge was held annually for post-secondary school sturdents from the Middlesex, Elgin andOxford school region from 2003 to 2008. Students were introduced to a local entrepreneur, given instruction from various business mentors on steps fro creating a successful business plan.
 

Break Into Business Café

 

 

This innovative project provides hands-on entrepreneurial experience and education to youth-at-risk, at the state-of-the-art "Next Wave Youth Centre" in Strathroy, Ontario. Participants use the centre's café as a model for running their own business by participating in the practical day-to-day operations of the café, as well as through professional training on various elements of entrepreneurship. The project has been operating since March 2009.

Middlesex Heritage Trail

 

CFDC of Middlesex County, in partnership with the County of Middlesex, and eight municipalities launched a Heritage Trail of signage throughout the County detailing the historic events, locaitons, buildings and geography.

Visit Middlesex Tourism and click on Heritage Trail for a list of trail signs.

 

 

Main Street Middlesex

CFDC of Middlesex County, with funding support from partners including Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Industry Canada/FedNor and the County of Middlesex, introduced Canada's first countywide downtown revitalization program. This program enabled historic commercial downtown areas throughout Middlesex County access to supports and resources. Based on the experience realized in the county, consulting services are now available to those from other communities.
Main Street Middlesex
 

Small Business Workshops

The Business Help Centre has partnered with Middlesex County to deliver workshops on timely topics such as social media, bookkeeping for businesses, and business plan writing. The workshops are held in various locations throughout the county during the year.

 

 

 

 

 


Me inc.

  The first magazine for young entrepreneurs was published in April 2010.  Readers are guided through steps on creating a successful business plan while profiles of successful young entrepreneurs from local communities confirm the positive outcome for several local businesses.

Rural Raid & Divided Loyalties - Western Corridor (War of 1812)

CFDC of Middlesex County, various counties, and tourism associations in Southwestern Ontario have provided funding for filming a documentary on events and locations in this area during the war of 1812.    The film will be used for educational purposes and distributed to schools and for tourism promotion.

 

Green Jobs Strategy

Since 2009, CFDC of Middlesex County has been a contributing partner to the Midwestern Ontario Regional Green Jobs Strategy (GJS).  GJS is preparing business and workforce development plans along with recommendations to ensure Midwestern Ontario becomes a leader in the new green economy.  This program will ensure rural communities in this area and will optimize the benefits of business and job growth in the emerging green sector.  In 2011, GJS was awarded the CFDC Award of Excellence under Community Strategic Planning.

Click on the link below to play video:

Green Jobs Strategy Awards Video

 

 

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Green Jobs Strategy - Award Video