FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Orillia Area CDC Hires New Client Services Officer

Orillia Ontario, October 27, 2014 – The Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC) is pleased to announce the selection of Brendan Mulholland as the new Client Services Officer of the CDC.

Having started, owned and operated two highly successful businesses in the UK, Brendan joins the CDC with extensive experience and skills in business start up, strategic closure and the relocation of operating sites. He has also acted as a mentor to a number of small business owners in order to successfully achieve their sales, productivity, profitability and growth aspirations.

His past work experience includes the development and organization of workshops and training aimed at improving business performance. He has worked in both the public and private sectors.

As Client Services Officer, Brendan will be responsible for assisting clients with their business needs, coordinating the CDC’s professional development calendar, and managing the new Mentorship Program.

The CDC is a federally supported not-for-profit organization, working with community partners to develop and sustain the local economy through business financing, business counseling and community economic development projects.

For more information about the CDC or any of the programs and initiatives that the CDC is involved with, please call 705-325-4903 or visit www.orilliacdc.com.

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