About Bruce CFDC

The Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) is a community based not for profit corporation, committed to small business and community economic development. Affiliated through Industry Canada’s - Community Futures Program, this independent corporation embraces initiatives and activities in support of economic diversification and community prosperity.

Incorporated in 1986 as a not for profit corporation in the Province of Ontario, a volunteer Board of Directors continues to govern the directions, priorities and policies of the Bruce CFDC. Board members are representative of a broad geographic area and bring a variety of skills including strong small business experience and expertise. Board meetings are held monthly, with a full review of operating matters as well as detailed consideration of eligible loan requests. All are dedicated to the health and prosperity of the area. A core staff of four manage the daily affairs of the corporation. Contract and/or part-time staff are hired as required to implement special projects.

Under agreement with the federal government, the mandate of the Bruce CFDC is to help develop and diversify the local economy through:

• ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES;
• BUSINESS INFORMATION AND PLANNING SERVICES;
• COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANNING; AND
• SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS.