Fair Finance Fund

Do you or someone you know have expertise and experience in managing budgets and people? Are you organized, collaborative, detail-oriented, and excited about contributing to a better food system? The New Farm Centre is #nowhiring an experienced and values-driven Operations Manager to support the Centre's HR, Finance, and other operational needs! This hybrid position requires regular in-person work at the farm near Creemore, Ontario, and remote work from a home office. #farmjobs #ontariofarming #operationsmanager

Thank you to Ontario New Farmer for featuring us as one accessible funding option available for new (and experienced) farmers across Ontario! Created in collaboration with Sustain Ontario and Just Food, this new hub seeks to connect aspiring farmers with resources covering everything from financial support, educational materials, and farmland for rent or purchase. Check it out through the link below: https://buff.ly/3D6zBwA

A systemic approach to transformation within the agriculture and food sectors – and to funding this transformation – is necessary, to shift agricultural and food production systems away from extraction and toward restoration and regeneration. On December 10th, Regenerative Food Systems Canada will convene diverse investors, funders, farmers, processors, food brands and other critical food systems stakeholders to learn about, build strategic relationships around, and move capital towards agriculture and food systems transformation. Learn more and register below.

The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), part of the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative, offers funding to help Ontario farmers enhance the productivity and resilience of their agricultural lands. This program supports projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sequestering carbon. Funding is available for initiatives that lower greenhouse gas emissions and capture carbon, such as minimizing tillage, creating or improving wetlands, grasslands, or water retention ponds, and planting biomass crops, warm-season pastures, or trees and shrubs. For more information on available funding and the application process, please refer to the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association Program Guide:

Today, on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we shine a spotlight on the bold, creative women driving change in businesses across Canada. Despite their ambition, women entrepreneurs often face systemic barriers to funding, representation, and mentorship. Fair Finance Fund is proud to partner with programs like Venture-Capital Ready: Investment Training for Women Entrepreneurs, designed to tackle these challenges, equipping women with the tools to access funding and engage investors. Let’s support and celebrate these trailblazers who continue to innovate and push boundaries! If you are a woman entrepreneur in the food industry, VC Ready can help you access investment to grow your business. Visit Venture Capital Ready to learn more! #WomensEntrepreneurshipDay #EmpowerWomen #BreaktheBias

Fair Finance Fund is proud to be a collaborating partner of the 2024 EFAO Conference, and excited to share this year’s exciting line-up of speakers! Taking place from Dec. 3 to 5 in Kingston, Ontario, this year’s gathering will include a trade show, delicious meals made with locally-produced ingredients, and over 30 sessions that span the interconnected topics of ecological farming. Early bird registration rates are available until November 15th! Be sure to visit the conference.efao.ca to see the full program and secure your conference pass. Share if you’ll be there! #EFAO2024

Join us in welcoming our newest loan client, SugarKane! SugarKane Restaurant is a vibrant, family-run establishment located in Toronto’s east end, founded by three sisters with deep roots in Trinidad and Grenada. Since its opening in June 2019, SugarKane has become known for its unique twist on Caribbean and Cajun cuisine, providing a dining experience filled with great food, live music, and local art and music. With support from the Fair Finance Fund, SugarKane plans to replace essential kitchen equipment, and continue to upgrade and improve their dining space and outdoor patio. Additionally, they are pursuing full trademark registration for their logo, securing their brand as they continue to grow. The Fair Finance Fund is proud to be supporting SugarKane's vision to be a pillar and space for local creativity in the community!

Get your tickets for the Sustainable Finance Forum 2024, happening November 28-29 in Ottawa. Prepare to dive into transformative and inclusive discussions and networking opportunities, and join the people who are striving to make Canada a world leader in sustainable finance. The Forum is connecting capital providers, policy makers and the best ideas to scale investment to address urgent priorities for Canadians, such as fighting climate change, creating fair economic opportunities and building strong and resilient rural, urban and remote communities. Why Attend? 👉Engage with top industry leaders, government officials and change-makers. 👉Discover innovative financial strategies that are driving real change. 👉Contribute to a national dialogue on regulations and policies that support sustainable growth. 🔗 For more information and to stay updated on the lineup of speakers and sessions, visit https://buff.ly/3CgydHu. #SustainableFinance #SocialFinance #CdnPoli #FinanceLeaders #EnvironmentalImpact #FinanceForGood #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinanceForum2024 #SFF2024Ottawa

Are you a women-run business located in the Parry Sound or North Bay areas? The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound in collaboration with local Community Futures Development Corporations and featuring Avery Swartz, CEO of Camp Tech are hosting two upcoming seminars to help develop your business! NORTH BAY - Writing Successful, SEO-Friendly Web Content Wednesday, November 20 · 9am - 12pm For more details and to register, visit: https://buff.ly/4f6g9yg PARRY SOUND - Intro to ChatGPT and AI Tools for Your Business Tuesday, November 19 · 1 - 4pm For more details and to register, visit: https://buff.ly/3YIxhUT

Join Thunder Bay + Area Food Strategy on November 13th from 12 - 3 at the Thunder Bay Country Market for a free knowledge sharing and interactive lunch and learn! Listen to some amazing short presentations by local procurement professionals, producers, processors and scholars, followed by an interactive panel of curated specialists, where you can ask questions and participate in a discussion around local patterns, challenges and opportunities. And finally have the opportunity to engage with producers, processors and buyers (restaurants, institutions and wholesale) to try and make some meaningful sales connections! Register here: