Plunging into Spring (we hope). Thanks to all who participated in the annual Polar Dip at Island Park in support of the Glengarry Sports Hall of Fame!

March eNewsletter

Local and Regional News

Summer Company applications are now open!

Summer Company is a program funded by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade which provides high school and post-secondary students with start-up costs to launch a new summer business. Throughout the program, ongoing advice and mentorship are provided by Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre and local business leaders to help participants start and manage their business.

High school and post-secondary students looking to broaden their experience and skillset this summer can now apply for funding and support to help them start a small business.

Those interested in applying for this year’s Summer Company Program must submit applications by May 15^th, 2026. Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre encourages those interested to submit applications as early as possible to have the best chance of being accepted.

Learn more here.

Apply Here

Council approves 2026 Meet me on Main Street dates

Join us again for an evening of music with your neighbours! All events will take place from 5:00-8:00pm.

Heads up! We plan to close Main Street, Alexandria for the 2nd year in a row. Business and community consultations will begin in the coming weeks so businesses and residents can collaborate to create another successful event. Vendor registration will be sent out in the spring. Keep an eye out!

Glen Robertson: May 22nd

Dunvegan: June 6th

Maxville: July 9th

Alexandria: July 23rd

Advertising deadline: March 31, 2026.

Email Sharon at the Review to secure your spot or call 613-678-3327 ext 1001.

Advertising Opportunities Available in the Prescott-Russell Visitor Guide

Even though winter has settled in, visitors are already planning their warm-weather getaways. Being part of the 2026 Prescott-Russell & Surrounding Area Visitor Guide means your business shows up at the exact moment those plans are taking shape.

The guide reaches more than 15,000 readers in print and online and stays in circulation all season long—from early summer through fall.

Tourism Leaders are Invited to the 2026 Cornwall & SDG Counties Tourism Summit

Held in partnership between Cornwall Tourism and SDG Tourism, this year’s event is designed to equip business owners and industry leaders with practical tools to succeed in today’s evolving tourism landscape.

When: April 22, 2026, from 8:30am-2:00pm

Where: Stormont Community Hall, Long Sault

Business Spotlight

Contact Vicky Papineau for more information.

E:vicky@momentumbusinessbrokerage.com

T: (405) 675-0062

Momentum Business Brokerage

Momentum Business Brokerage provides business owners and future buyers with a concrete space to meet, learn, and make informed decisions regarding business transfers. Our approach aims to simplify and humanize the process, ensuring that companies deeply rooted in our community stay in good hands. Rather than seeing our local businesses disappear, we accelerate their transition to passionate entrepreneurs ready to continue their story, au plaisir de vour servir.

Funding & Financing

SDG Counties Regional Incentives Program closes soon!

The program designed to encourage private-sector investment that revitalizes communities, strengthens the tourism and agricultural sectors, and supports the creation of short-term accommodations. Eligible applicants, including commercial property owners, agri-tourism operators, and non-profits, can apply for matching grants of up to 50% of eligible project costs, up to $50,000.

Applications close at 4:30pm March 13, 2026.

E-mail Ainsley to learn more about eligible projects and how to build your application today.

Canada and Ontario announce new funding Initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership Program.

Funding through the Initiative will cover a proportion of approved project costs. The cost-share level and the maximum eligible funding amount per project will vary based on the type of proposals submitted.

The Initiative will offer increased support for export development projects targeting non-U.S. markets as well as provide support for projects in United States markets.

Applications will be received from February 17, 2026 until 11:59 p.m. EST, on March 17, 2026.

Learn More

The Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative opened for applications on February 17, 2026 to help Ontario farmers and agribusinesses expand domestic and international sales and strengthen production capacity through three funding streams.

Market development and diversification implementation planning: supporting preparation and planning for market development and diversification in new or expanded markets.

Implement market development and diversification: supporting the development of new products and broader marketing strategies.

Implementation of equipment and technology: investments such as new production equipment to support diversified products, tailored to meet requirements to enter a new market.

RTO9 Partnership Fund Opens

RTO 9's Partnership Fund initiative is designed to collaborate with the region’s tourism businesses to grow tourism in South Eastern Ontario.

There are three categories to apply under:

1. Photography & Videography

2. Digital Capacity Building

3. Marquee & Wayfinding Signage

Learn More

Funding Details:

Grants range from $500 to $5,000 per project
Total program budget: $40,000
One application per organization per year
Funding must support future projects (no retroactive funding)

Who Can Apply:

Not-for-profit community organizations
Municipalities within SDG Counties
Projects must focus on attracting regional and external visitors

Apply Now

SDG Regional Tourism Grant

The 2026 SDG Regional Tourism Grant is now accepting applications, offering financial support to community organizations and municipalities looking to enhance tourism experiences and increase visitation to SDG Counties.

This grant program is designed to support new, innovative, and impactful tourism initiatives, including festivals, events, attractions, and visitor-focused programming that draw visitors from outside the region and contribute to local economic growth.

Eligible Projects Should:

Enhance or expand tourism offerings
Increase visitation to SDG Counties
Demonstrate community impact and economic benefit
Be financially sustainable, with grant funding supplementing other sources

Applications close March 24, 2026.

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