
About Us
Supporting enterprise, community-based development, and employment in our region.
Greetings and a warm welcome from Community Futures of North and Central Hastings & South Algonquin! As a dedicated not-for-profit organization, we take pride in our longstanding commitment to foster business growth and development in the region for more than three decades.
At the helm of our efforts is a passionate and engaged volunteer Board of Directors, supported by a well-trained and dedicated staff.
Our geographical outreach encompasses an expansive, diverse area that includes the charming locales of Whitney, Maynooth, Bancroft, Coe Hill, Gilmour, Marmora, Madoc, and Tweed. We understand small business in rural Ontario like no one else. We live and work in the communities that you do, and know that rural communities thrive when small businesses succeed.
About
the Community Futures Program
The Community Futures Program is offered nationwide through 267 offices. In our region, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario provides us with funding to carry out the following services:
- Community Economic Planning & Development
- Investment in Local Business
- Business Development and Counselling Services
Board of Directors
Our Board members currently represent the broad geographic area and diverse demographic that we serve. Their areas of expertise are varied with experience in not-for-profit management, finance, marketing, forestry, information technology, education, and engineering.

JIM ETMANSKI
Chair

JIM MERCER
Vice Chair

JEAN MÉNARD
SECRETARY / TREASURER

MEGAN Huff
Director

Russel Grant
Director

JANICE SEARS
Director

WARREN GEE
DIRECTOR

Ernie Demuth
DIRECTOR

About Us
Our Performance Report
Our 2023-2024 performance report provides a comprehensive overview of our CFDC’s achievements, progress, and effectiveness in meeting predetermined goals or objectives.