Fusion Credit Union - Community Infusion

Community Infusion

Public Voting - Begins November 16th!

The pitches are in development and public voting is coming soon! Stay tuned for more details on how you can vote, right here on our website!

FAT CAT® Featured Business:

November 9th to 15th - watch the pitch video from an inspiring young entrepreneur.

Public Voting Dates:

Youth Category - November 16th to 22nd

New Business Category - November 23rd to 29th

Expanding Business Category - November 30th to December 6th

Videos are posted and public voting begins Mondays at 5:00 pm. Voting ends Sundays at midnight.

Winners will share in up to $26,000!! Winners announced December 10th.

In the Spring of 2021, employees were asked to identity ways for Fusion to contribute to economic development in our communities. From this session, the idea of a business pitch competition was developed and, after assembling a project team, the concept took flight. The inaugural Community Infusion live event took place in December 2021, followed by four consecutive events in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

In 2026, after 5 successful years, we reimagined how business ideas grow and communities thrive. The project evolved from a live event to a team approach with mentorship, online pitch videos and public voting. Public voting will begin on November 10, 2026 with winners sharing in up to $26,000.

"Being selected as the 2025 Community Infusion grant recipient has been an honour and has resulted in positive changes and growth for Silver Frame Photo & Video Memories. This Infusion support has already allowed me to invest in an upgraded digitizing station, specialized equipment, more computers, marketing initiatives and professional training in just a few short months. What I didn't fully anticipate was the ripple effect beyond funding. The exposure from Community Infusion introduced my services to new customers and communities in our region, and encouragement from existing clients that have been so supportive.

I'm very grateful to Fusion Credit Union for investing not only in my business, but in the preservation of the memories that matter to so many families and organizations in our communities."

-Sasha Golding, Silver Frame Photo & Video Memories

"Receiving the Community Infusion Grant has allowed us to keep moving forward with our vision. As a small business dedicated to health, wellness and community connection, the grant provided financial assistance and encouragement at a critical time in our growth. The funding helped us navigate the challenges of construction and development, ensuring that we could continue creating a welcoming space for new businesses and all its members."

-Kaycelyn Rosales-Knight, 2024 Community Infusion Winner