Testimonials 

"Elsa Mateus and her team are knowledgeable and highly professional. She understands the needs of small business and was tremendously helpful in offering financial assistance to my company when I needed it the most. What a great support system especially in these uncertain times. "

"I can't thank South Lake Futures enough, being able to support my staff through continuing education is an absolute dream. Helping people reach their highest potential benefits Pheasant Run and our community"

"Thank you, South Lake Futures, for once again providing local businesses with access to professional and informative speakers via the Business Improvement Seminars offered at your location during Small Business Week. I had the pleasure of attending your seminars last year and this year, once again, I was delighted by the insightful, useful information offered. Your support of local small business is amazing and we're so lucky to have an organization such as South Lake Futures to help our community prosper. "

"Over the years, the Sharon Temple has enjoyed an excellent relationship with South Lake Futures. They have supported us on many projects that may not have come to fruition without their help. However, it is not just the financing, it is the sage advice and guidance that we have received from staff. Their support and encouragement is sometimes as important as the financial considerations. It is certainly a great asset to have an institution like South Lake Futures in our community."

"South Lake Futures is a valued partner of the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce. In addition to their valued advice and guidance, they have provided financial support that has allowed us to implement a tourism strategy in our community. Among the initiatives that funding has been provided for include photography and videos for our new experienceEG.ca website and support for the Farm to Fork Thanksgiving Tour both of which have contributed to the economic development of East Gwillimbury."

"South Lake Futures has been instrumental in the growth and development of Ruralwave. Their support has allowed us to proceed on multiple fronts in expanding services (including a fibre rollout) in Brock Township"

"Green Connections appreciates the efficiency of South Lake Futures. The review of our application & timely communication enabled us to hit the ground running. Thank you & keep it up!"

"The program has been an incredible resource to an entrepreneur like myself and the execution and the Business Development Program through SLF was very smooth and easy to follow. No improvements, just hoping the program keeps coming back!"

"South Lake Futures was originally recommended to us by a friend, also in business. Our seasonal business needed operating capital to build inventory for sales each year. The SLF approval process is based more on knowledge of the client and the company situation; less on a cookie cutter assets based formula."

"Great program and really helps young small companies get off of the ground. The staff are wonderful and the process is great as it challenges you to think about your business and how you can impact the community and drive economic development"

"My experience with each member of the SLF team has been extremely positive and professional. They were clear, supportive and provided opportunities to grow as an entrepreneur. I can’t imagine our community without the support of this resource."

"Over the past five years, on numerous occasions, South Lake Futures has stepped in at key moments to support our charity’s strategic investments – in assets and/or in program development. This often happened at times of innovation and development when other grantors were not in a position to support us. They play an invaluable role in fostering renewal in our community. "