Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | | Economic Development eNews | September 30, 2025 | | A Mosaic Approach to Holistic Healthcare | | |
ELIZABETHTOWN-KITLEY— Mosaic Integrative Health "offers a variety of pathways to achieve optimal health and wellness," says co-owner Amanda Balsdon, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, a Certified Consulting Hypnotist and a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT).
Providing more than massage therapy, Mosaic offers acupuncture, clinical hypnosis, foundation training, psychotherapy, holistic nutrition, cupping, and a program for chronic pain. The clinic brings together a range of modalities to address individual needs from a multi-disciplinary perspective.
“The services we offer complement one another, that’s our advantage. Choosing our clinic, means you receive the best in holistic care,” Amanda says.
But what does holistic mean? It’s an approach to healthcare that considers the whole person, recognizing the interconnections between mind, body, and spirit, and the balance required to improve overall health. Lasting improvements come from addressing multiple dimensions, such as nutrition, physical activity, and mindset.
Over 20 years ago, a visit to Leeds Grenville convinced Amanda and her partner, David Roffey, also an RMT, to make the move from the GTA. “We wanted a more peaceful and balanced pace of life in a place that offered the benefits of a rural community,” Amanda says. “I also wanted to work in a small clinic, one that could offer continuity of care to clients from young children through to seasoned adults. Building professional relationships here was easier than anticipated. The healthcare community is tight-knit, kind, and encourages growth.”
That community of care has only expanded. Today, Mosaic’s team includes Rebecca Lundy, Registered Massage Therapist, and Laura Johnston, Registered Psychotherapist. Alongside Amanda and David, they bring a diverse skill set that allows clients to benefit from both physical and mental health expertise, all onsite.
Mosaic has become a trusted part of the healthcare community. “Operating our business in a small town has the advantage of connection,” Amanda shares. “On most outings, I see people I serve or peers, whether it’s at the grocery store or the Rowing Club. Many of our clients have been with us since the beginning, and we appreciate each one of them.”
Mosaic also collaborates with other professionals to ensure clients receive the right care at the right time. “We are so lucky to have such a range of trusted healthcare practitioners in our community,” Amanda says with a smile.
With gratitude in her voice, she adds, “After all these years, I’m still thankful every day that I get to do what I love." Helping people to feel better, balancing body, mind, and spirit has been, and always will be, at the heart of Mosaic.
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Photos: Top main, RMTs Amanda Balsdon and David Roffey welcome you to the clinic. Above, the clinic conveniently located along County Road 29 with lots of parking; the comfortable massage rooms; cupping and acupuncture complement other services.
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| | Be part of an energizing evening with Leeds Grenville Small Business. Digital & AI Adoption for the Future is this year's Bridges to Better Business theme. Discover how digital tools and AI are reshaping the future of business, learn directly from industry leaders and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Walk away with fresh insights and practical strategies you can use immediately to accelerate your business's success. | | | |
Featured Speaker: Fraser Hardy
Fraser Hardy, owner of Northnet Media and founder of FraserHardy.com, is a seasoned web and digital strategist who helps businesses navigate the fast-changing world of artificial intelligence.
In this engaging session, Fraser will show how AI is reshaping the way companies operate and compete, leaving business owners with fresh insights, a clearer mindset about AI’s role, and practical inspiration to take confident first steps in applying it to their own organization.
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Presenters to be followed by a delicious working dinner; the evening will also feature the Starter Company Plus Graduation and the following awards:
- Leeds Grenville Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year
- Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year
- Inclusive Employer of the Year
For sponsorship opportunities contact Carol via email.
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When: Thursday, October 23, 4-8 p.m.
Where: Joshua Bates Centre, 1 Main Street, Athens
Cost: $69
| | Economic Development Summit | | Leading Economic Developer to Present Keynote Address | | |
The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office, in partnership with Michael Barrett, M.P., Steve Clark, M.P.P., the 1000 Islands CDC, CF Grenville, Valley Heartland CFDC, and the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board invites you to the region’s top annual economic development event.
Brock Dickinson will be one of this year’s keynote speakers, sharing his economic expertise as the founder of MDB Insight (now part of Deloitte), a firm that has provided consulting and market research to more than 300 communities across North America. He will offer insights on Canada–United States trade relations and the impact of tariffs. Brock currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors at Invest Ontario.
Join us as the Counties celebrates its 175th anniversary. Additional speakers will be announced in the next eNewsletter edition.
Registration is now open, with limited tickets available. Learn more and register by visiting the Counties Invest Summit webpage.
WHEN: Friday, November 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: North Grenville Municipal Centre,
285 County Road 44, Kemptville
COST: $58 (Advance Registration Required)
| | Brock Dickinson, a leader in economic development with global experience in community growth, investment attraction and innovation. | |
Sure Stay by Best Western Arrives
Midpoint between Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto, the Sure Stay by Best Western is located at 160 Stewart Blvd. in Brockville just off of highway 401. Restaurants and shops are a 5 minute walk away. They offer express check in/out, clean and spacious rooms, meeting facilities, luggage storage, and a complimentary full free breakfast at competitive rates.
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Brown & Co. Opens in Merrickville
Brown & Co. is a construction management & home finishes business in Merrickville. They invite you to pop by their cozy studio and boutique located at Unit 206 B St. Lawrence Street. Browse their curated home collection and chat with a team member to start dreaming up your next project. Open Tuesday to Sunday, appointments are welcome outside of regular hours.
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Community Futures Grenville Presented Lifetime Business Achievement Awards
Staff, directors, volunteers, business owners and community partners gathered in Maitland to mark the 35th anniversary of Community Futures Grenville. The event celebrated the impact of three and a half decades of work, while committing to new initiatives to build a strong, prosperous and sustainable future for the community. Four deserving, long-serving businesses received one-time CF Grenville Business Lifetime Achievement Awards.
| Photo: above: More than Just Babysitting Child Care Centre Inc.; top right: B&H Your Community Grocer; Beach Equipment & Hardware; Measurements International Limited. | | |
Counties Growth Management Strategy
You are invited to participate in the development of a Growth Management Strategy (GMS) for the United Counties. This long-term plan assess growth, land needs, and will guide development. It will inform settlement area changes, policy updates and coordinate land use, infrastructure and services through 2051 and beyond. To be involved in the process, visit the GMS web page for further details on the upcoming virtual public consultation on October 2 at 4 p.m.
| | | Attention Food/Bakery/Coffee Shops, Beverage Crafters and Gardeners! | | |
We want to hear from you! If you run a specialty food shop, operate a bakery or café that produces baked goods on-site, produce and serve craft beverages, or maintain a garden that draws visitors, you may be eligible to join the Adventures program. Participation is free, and your business will be featured in regional promotional materials.
Now in its fourth year, the Adventure series invites residents and visitors to discover the 1000 Islands Rideau Canal Waterways through its diverse food shops, bakeries, cafés, gardens, and artisanal wine, beer, and spirits producers - a true destination for food lovers.
Reach out today to Shelbi McFarlane, Business Development Officer to see if your business meets the criteria to be a part of the Adventures program.
| | | Retail Businesses - Unlock $5,000 To Adopt Digital Technology | | |
If you are a business selling goods or physical services to the public, e.g. book shop, café, boutique, hairdresser, etc., then the Retail Modernization Project Grant (RPMG) may be for you.
Retail businesses can receive up to $5,000 in matched funding from the Ontario Centre of Innovation to advance digital transformation. The grant contributes to the cost of hardware, software and direct external costs for implementation. The initiative supports retail businesses in driving sales, boosting efficiency, and improving customer experience by investing in cutting-edge technology.
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Benefits
• Modernize your retail business
• Up to $5,000 in support from OCI
• Update your systems
• Automate workflows & increase efficiency
• Create an enhanced customer experience
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Eligibility
• Ontario-based retailer that is open to the public
• Must operate from a physical location, not home-based
• Employ 1–50 full-time staff
• Have been operating for at least 1 year
• Make at least $100,000+ in annual revenue
| | Offered on a first-come-first-served basis, businesses may qualify for up to $5,000 in non-repayable funding to cover eligible hardware and software costs, for example: Modern Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems, Inventory Management, Accounting Software, CRM Tools to Track Customer Loyalty, Self-Checkout Kiosks, RFID Scanners & Electronic Shelf Labels, AI customer interaction systems, Loss prevention – Video, and Scheduling & Labour Management tools. | |
| Dream it. Pitch it. Win it. Be Leeds Grenville's Greatest Entrepreneur! | | |
The Leeds Grenville’s Greatest Entrepreneur initiative is your chance to turn an idea into reality, or take your existing business to the next level. Even if you haven’t launched yet, as long as you have a great idea, you can apply!
Whether you’re just dreaming it up or already building something great, this competition connects you with expert support, community exposure, and funding opportunities to help your business thrive.
Here’s how it works:
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Apply by October 17 with your written submission.
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By the end of November, finalists will be announced.
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Up to six finalists will pitch live on January 28, 2026, competing for two grand prize packages each worth $10,000 in cash and $10,000 in prizes to help businesses start and grow.
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Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)
The RAISE Grant provides access to business development training, culturally responsive and tailored business coaching, networking opportunities, and a one-time grant of $10,000 to support Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs.
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Regional Tariff Response Initiative
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) provides support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) impacted by tariffs, strengthening the competitiveness of Canadian businesses by helping them boost productivity, cut costs, build more resilient supply chains and reach new markets.
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FedDev Regional Program Funding
FedDev Ontario is now accepting applications under the Southern Ontario regional program stream.
Both businesses and non-profit organizations that support them can apply at any time; the program is offered on a first-come-first-served basis, there is no deadline.
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* For more on funding, visit the Leeds Grenville Economic Development funding resources page. To receive advice on whether your business could qualify, email Shelbi McFarlane, Business Development Officer or call her at 613-342-3840 x 5361. | | | | |
Now's your chance to own this well-established profitable, respected turnkey seasonal business. 12 Riverview Crescent is just 2 minutes east of Prescott on County Road 2, this high-visibility .6-acre property offers a spotless food truck fully equipped with 3 double fryers, grill, cooktop, refrigerators, stove, cooler, sinks, and more. There's a large gazebo with picnic tables and a portable restroom for patrons. Three additional buildings provide storage, potato peeler, multiple freezers, backup fridges and a staff washroom. With natural gas, 100-amp service, septic, and fenced west side, easily step in to this great opportunity.
View map for 12 Riverview Crescent.
| | Workshops, Seminars and Webinar Library | | |
Employment Standards Act - What Employers Need to Know
Review and discuss the major standards of the act, the responsibilities of an employer, and the role of an Employment Standards Officer in an Employment Standards investigation and/or inspection.
Some of the topics covered will include:
- minimum wage
- termination of employment
- hours of work limits
- leaves of absence
- vacation
- public holiday
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When: October 6
Time: 9:30-11 a.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free
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Destination Discovery: 1000 Islands Gananoque
Tourism operators, this one’s for you! Find out who’s working behind the scenes to boost tourism in your region and who to call for support, collaboration, or funding opportunities. Get connected with the people and programs that help your tourism business grow. Designed to introduce tourism operators to key players. Learn
- to understand the role of each organization
- who to reach out to for various tourism initiatives or resources
- how working together can elevate your destination and your business
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When: October 7
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free
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Foodpreneur Advantage
The Foodpreneur Advantage Program is a new small business resource for individuals looking to start or expand a food or beverage manufacturing business producing consumer packaged goods (CPG). The program provides introductory expert-led training sessions and industry insights to help navigate getting started or expanding into new product lines. This series of workshops revolves quarterly.
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When:
Nov 6: How to Sell Your Food Product
Nov 13: Costing & Pricing to Make Profits
Nov 20: Marketing & Branding your Food Product
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Time: 10-11 a.m.
Where: Online
Cost: Free
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Leeds Grenville eNews deadlines for submitting information:
If you have an upcoming workshop, seminar, or business-related event, please email it to us in advance.
- Submissions for the October 14th, 2025 edition should be received by October 6th.
- Submissions for the October 28th, 2025 edition should be received by October 20th.
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The Leeds Grenville Economic Development business directory is in the public web domain. The Economic Development Office does not share or sell the directory to any resellers. Please be aware any email messages suggesting acquisition of the directory is not from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Economic Development Office.
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