Plenty of Action in South Glengarry!

-South Glengarry Shines in Cornwall Living Magazine

-Free FanSaves Marketing Opportunity

-2025 Business and Community Awards Gala Update

-New Business-to-Business (B2B) Expo Coming Soon

-Business Spotlight - Fraser Creek Pizza Farm

The 2025 edition of Cornwall Living Magazine shines a spotlight on business, entrepreneurship, lifestyle, and culture in the area, including several exciting stories from South Glengarry.

Notable features include:

• The Township of South Glengarry’s own Bishop’s House and the remarkable progress made by the Glengarry Fencibles Trust, detailed on pages 32-33.
• Artisan Garrett VanderBurg, owner of Pietersma Tinsmith in Lancaster, profiled by journalist Kim Burton on pages 40-41.
• Limitless Creations Construction, showcased by the Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre on page 53.
• Artist Stuart McCormick from Glengarry, whose work was displayed at Cornwall’s Cline House Gallery in 2024, once had a painting presented to Queen Elizabeth II! Read more on page 71.

Explore this year's Cornwall Living Magazine and celebrate the vibrant stories of our region.

Local businesses can advertise for free on FanSaves, a digital coupon platform that helps connect consumers with deals and promotions.

Thanks to support from SDG Counties and Cornwall Tourism, South Glengarry businesses can sign up at no cost. FanSaves helps you reach more customers, offer digital promotions, and track engagement—all in one simple tool.

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Coming Soon: South Glengarry Business to Business (B2B) Expo

Get ready for an exciting opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate local business! The Stronger Together B2B Expo is coming to South Glengarry later this month. This free networking and showcase event, hosted by Globocam, will bring together entrepreneurs, service providers, and community leaders for an afternoon of discovery and partnership.

Watch for full event details in your inbox and on Township social media channels-registration opens soon!

Fraser Creek Pizza Farm Now Open!

Nestled between South Lancaster and Summerstown along County Rd 2, Fraser Creek Pizza Farm is a family-owned gem serving up wood-fired pizza with a focus on sustainability. This agribusiness stands out by sourcing most of its ingredients locally or growing them on-site, ensuring every pizza delivers fresh, farm-to-table flavour. Their deep commitment to quality and the land makes them a unique destination for both locals and visitors.

If you’re looking for a tasty meal with a local twist, Fraser Creek Pizza Farm offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience right here in South Glengarry. Connect with them to learn more or plan your visit:

Website | Telephone: 613-931-1662 | Instagram | Facebook

Breakfast Connections Heads to North Dundas.

The Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre, in collaboration with the Township of North Dundas and the North Dundas Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a Breakfast Connections networking event on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at Maple Ridge Place in Chesterville.

This free event features guest speaker Julie Clement of Movere, who will present “Keeping Talent – Strategies That Work,” offering practical insights into employee retention—a critical issue for businesses in today’s competitive labour market.

What this means for local businesses:

• Gain actionable strategies to retain top talent
• Network with fellow entrepreneurs and business professionals
• Access valuable resources and support from local economic development organizations

Register Today

Business Sisters 5 à 7

Business Sisters is hosting a networking event on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, for rural women entrepreneurs across Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. Join them for an evening of rustic charm and new connections at Ferme Butte & Bine Farm & Café! Celebrate the grand opening of Sylviane and Emeric Dutrisac’s café with fresh-baked goods, local produce, and more!

What this means for local businesses:

• A supportive space for rural women to connect and collaborate
• Opportunity to grow visibility and business contacts
• Encourages community-building among women entrepreneurs

Register Today

Business Sisters Launches 6-Month Mastermind Program

Business Sisters is now accepting applications for its 2025 6-Month Mastermind Program (Group 2), designed specifically for rural women entrepreneurs across Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. The program offers a combination of peer support, personalized coaching, and business strategy sessions to help participants grow their businesses with confidence.

Participants meet monthly online, guided by experienced facilitators and joined by guest experts, making it ideal for rural women seeking focused growth in a supportive, bilingual environment.

What this means for local businesses:

• A valuable development opportunity for women entrepreneurs in rural areas
• Access to expert advice, community support, and goal-setting structure
• Strengthens local business ecosystems by empowering women-led ventures

Register Today

New Tourism Campaign Boosting Ontario Getaways This Summer

The Ontario government has launched a new tourism campaign encouraging residents and visitors to explore the province’s diverse travel, culinary, and cultural experiences. The initiative aims to inspire people to vacation in great communities across Ontario, boosting local economies during the summer months.

What this means for local businesses:

• Increase visibility and foot traffic from summer tourists
• A chance to highlight your offerings to a new audience
• Opportunities to partner with local tourism campaigns and events

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Ontario Speeds Up Skills Training for Workers

The Ontario government is cutting red tape to develop more Skills Development Fund (SDF) training centres. The program’s goal is to retrain tariff-impacted workers quickly with in-demand skills and connect them with new job opportunities efficiently.

What this means for local businesses:

• Faster access to trained workers for in-demand roles
• Opportunities for current staff to upskill locally
• Streamlined approvals mean new training facilities could come online sooner

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Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025

The Ontario government has introduced new legislation focused on supporting workers and reducing trade barriers between provinces. Highlights include expanding labour mobility, cutting regulatory red tape, and enabling more direct-to-customer alcohol sales across provincial borders.

What this means for local businesses:

• Easier hiring of certified workers from other provinces
• Simplified rules for doing business across provincial lines
• Opportunities in interprovincial e-commerce and alcohol sales



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Enabling Opportunities: Ontario's Rural Economic Development Strategy

Ontario has introduced a bold new strategy to support rural communities. This includes replacing the Rural Economic Development (RED) program with the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program, doubling funding to $10 million annually, and increasing municipal financial support.

What this means for local businesses:

• More funding for rural business and infrastructure projects
• Support for workforce attraction and retention
• Investments that strengthen community and economic vitality

Read Announcement | Link to Strategy

The Ontario Trade Together Fund (OTTF) Program Information Sessions

The OTTF supports upgrades in infrastructure, equipment, and systems that enhance competitiveness and reduce reliance on U.S. trade.

There are two (2) OTTF program information sessions in June. If you are interested in applying to the fund, it is recommended to attend one session.

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Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) Program Information Sessions

OTTF Program Information Session: June 5

OTTF Program Information Session: June 19