Applications are now open for the 2026–27 edition of Leeds Grenville’s Greatest Entrepreneur, the second annual edition of the regional business pitch competition. Article contentPresented by Community Futures Grenville and the 1000 Islands Community Development Corporation (CDC), the competition offers local entrepreneurs the opportunity to win $10,000 in cash, along with valuable business supports. It is made possible through the support of local sponsors and community partners. “Last year’s competition demonstrated what can happen when a community comes together to support entrepreneurship,” Trish McNamara, executive director of 1000 Islands CDC, said in a prepared statement. “With the continued support of our sponsors, including Visionary Sponsor iTrepreneur, we’re creating meaningful opportunities for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and contribute to a stronger local economy.”