The Community Development Corp. (CDC) is a private, non-profit organization.
It is a member of the Ontario Association of Community Development Corporations Inc.
There are 61 federal Community Futures Development Corporations across Ontario.
There are 269 offices across Canada funded through Industry Canada.
CDC Achievements
Continued support is the key to our success in helping clients build strong businesses and strong communities.
Since we began in 1984:
- We’ve served over 48,000 business clients, providing information, consulting & advice, and financing
- We’ve invested over $29.4 million in our community
- Offered 133 business related workshops to 2,777 participants since 2012
- We’ve helped create or maintain more than 5,740 jobs
- Provided more than $1.5 million in grants to local organizations in the past 10 years
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
The mission of the CDC is to enrich the local economy through coaching, training and financing businesses, and fostering community economic development projects.
Vision
An economy in Ontario’s Lake Country that is prosperous, growing and sustainable.
Values
- Collaboration – Collaborating within and outside the organization to develop positive working relationships as a means to foster community economic development.
- Community Centred – A sense of responsibility, inclusiveness and contribution that define our existence.
- Resourcefulness – Being solution-focused by identifying needs and working diligently and adaptably towards meeting those needs.