Ontario Launches Regional Program to Help Create Jobs

First Step Announced in Government’s Transformation of Business Supports

November 4, 2019 –  Woodstock, ON –The Ontario government is launching the first part of its commitment to transform business supports to deliver value for money for taxpayers and create sustainable opportunities for businesses and communities in eastern and southwestern Ontario.

 
Today, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, introduced the Regional Development Program, which will invest more than $100 million over four years while taking a new approach to supporting business growth in eastern and southwestern Ontario communities.

Under the program, businesses can get financial support through the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) and the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) and access to a range of complementary services and supports. As well, there is a clear 60-business day service commitment for when an applicant is notified of a funding decision, and on eligibility to receive additional complementary supports and services, so that applicants can plan their investments and know when to expect a decision.

The full news release can be found here:  

Program flyer for Southwestern Ontario can be downloaded here:

 Program flyer for Eastern Ontario can be downloaded here: 

Click here for more information: Eastern Ontario Development Fund

Click here for more information: Southwestern Ontario Development Fund