The Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce

FedDev Ontario launched the Southern Ontario Development Program today from the Small Business Centre in London. Details are included below for your information. The COBSC continues to provide Contact Centre support for FedDev Ontario public enquiries.
 
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FedDev Ontario is now accepting applications under the Southern Ontario Development Program (SODP) for projects that will stimulate local economies and enhance the growth and competitiveness of Southern Ontario businesses and communities.
 
The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), was at the Small Business Centre in London to announce that eligible small- and medium-sized businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits, Aboriginal organizations, colleges and universities are invited to submit applications. 
 
To find out more about the program, please visit the web site at: http://southernontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/h_00097.html.
 
To read the news release and backgrounder, click on the following link:  http://southernontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/00130.html. 
 
The Minister's remarks are also posted in the speeches section.