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Entrepreneurs We’ve Helped Succeed

Discover inspiring stories of local entrepreneurs who have turned their dreams into reality. Their journeys reflect the support and resources available in the Kawartha Lakes community.

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Who We Help

Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Just getting started? We’ll help you go from idea to action with funding, mentorship, and step-by-step support.

Established Business Owners

Looking to grow, adapt, or secure funding? We’ve got the tools, advisors, and resources to support you.

Community Partners & Collaborators

From nonprofits to municipalities and funders, we work with organizations that care about building strong local economies.

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Insights and Inspiration for
Local Entrepreneurs

Discover valuable resources and stories that empower entrepreneurs in the Kawartha Lakes area. Our blog features tips, success stories, and community highlights to inspire your journey.

From Idea to Market: How Incubators Accelerate Startup Growth

From Idea to Market: How Incubators Accelerate Startup Growth

Face-to-Face Meetings: The Key to Stronger Connections

Face-to-Face Meetings: The Key to Stronger Connections

Applying for a Small Business Loan? Here are 5 insider tips.

Applying for a Small Business Loan? Here are 5 insider tips.

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Land Acknowledgement

The Kawartha Lakes CFDC respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Mississauga lands and the traditional territory covered by the Williams Treaties.

We are grateful for the opportunity to work here and we thank all the generations of people who have taken care of this land - for thousands of years. We recognize and deeply appreciate their historic connection to this place. We also recognize the contributions of Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples, both in shaping and strengthening this community and country as a whole. This recognition is connected to our collective commitment to make the promise and the challenge of Truth and Reconciliation real in our community.

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