Through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, the Federal Government provides funding, advice, and support to a network of CFDCs across Southern Ontario who carry out the following services:
Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) offer services that help Ontario's rural communities expand their economies. As a community-based, non-profit organization, CFDC is run by a board of local volunteers and staffed by professionals who encourage entrepreneurship and the pursuit of economic opportunity.
Community Futures Development Corporation of North & Central Hastings and South Algonquin`s vision is to create sustainable self-reliant communities in our region.
Community Futures Development Corporation of North & Central Hastings and South Algonquin provides programs and services to support enterprise, community-based development, and employment in our region.
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To apply, please submit a resume to CFDC with the subject “Attention: CFDC Chair” or by mail to:
Attention: CFDC Chair
Community Futures
26 Chemaushgon Rd
PO Box 517
Bancroft, Ontario
K0L 1C0
Jim joined the Board in 2007. Jim was born and raised in North Bay but has lived in Whitney, Ontario in the Municipality of South Algonquin with his family since 1986. Jim first came to Bancroft in 1977 as the manager of the Hudson's Bay Company Store. He left Bancroft on a transfer back to North Bay from 1983 to 1986. From 1986 to 1990 he worked as an office clerk for the construction and forestry industries. He returned to Bancroft as owner of Cafe B.C. in 1990 and operated the restaurant in Bird's Creek until 2010. Jim is the former Mayor of South Algonquin Township first elected in December of 2000 and retired after his second term in office. Jim is presently the Executive Director for the South Algonquin Family Health Team.
Jim joined the board in 2022. Jim has been coming to the area since 2000 and permanently moved to Lake St. Peter in 2020. He has lived and worked in several different countries for companies both large and small in a career that has largely been involved in and around the internet.
Jim has served on the boards of CIRA, Bread and Roses Housing Coop and Hospital Workers Housing Co-Op. He is very interested in local community involvement, small business success and accessible rural internet.
Jean, was appointed to the board of Community Futures in 2018. Jean, a mechanical engineer, moved to Bancroft in 1990 to work at Combiboard (later GP Flakeboard) as a Plant Manager and Safety & Environmental Manager. Jean is currently retired and is an active volunteer in the community.
He currently holds the position of Treasurer for the Hospital Fund Development Committee as well as helping with the Terry Fox Run, Vintages on Hastings, and Justice Fund.
Megan joined the Board in 2015. In 2020, she took a brief hiatus from her position as a director, but returned as of September 2021.
From 2013 to 2020, Megan worked for the Municipality of Marmora and Lake, first as the Tourism and Economic Development Coordinator and later as the Manager of Economic Development. In 2020, she worked for TorStar as a Community Coordinator for a grassroots journalism pilot project. In 2021, she joined the team at Redbrick Communications as a Communications Consultant and works with clients such as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association.
Megan holds a diploma in print journalism from Loyalist College and an associate’s certificate in local government from Dalhousie University. She currently lives in Marmora with her husband and four daughters, where she works remotely in her position with Redbrick.
Warren joined the board of Community Futures in 2018. Warren is currently employed in the role of Director of Bancroft Campus and Employment Ontario programs with Loyalist College. He joined the Loyalist team in 1995 when he began his career as an Instructor, in the Futures program, a youth employment initiative funded by the Government of Ontario. Since that time, he has served in a number of different roles for the organization including Summer Jobs Coordinator, Employment Counsellor, Job Developer and Programs Manager. Most of these roles worked directly with the local employer base and individuals that were looking for employment or training options.
Warren is an active member of various regional and provincial groups and committees that focus on improving government funded employment and training programs.
Warren was born and raised in Norwood, Ontario and still resides and commutes from the area.
Janice joined the board in 2013. Janice was born and raised in Bancroft and recently retired (2022) from the financial services industry where she was employed since 1979. Janice completed several university courses through correspondence to upgrade her education level and has her Financial Planning Designation and Investment Funds in Canada Certificate. Janice also worked for a 2-year period for Community Futures as a part-time Credit Assistant. Janice volunteers for Relay for Life - Canadian Cancer Society (2006-present), a committee member for "100 Women Who Care" Bancroft Region and is on the Capital Campaign Committee for North Hastings Inspiration Place (new library) Janice has an excellent understanding of business and is very committed to the economic development of the community.
Kimberly joined the board in 2013. Kim has worked extensively in the cultural sector for the past 20 years and is currently employed by the Bancroft Public Library as its Interim CEO, Treasurer, secretary and Head Librarian. Previous to this, she was employed at the Hastings Highlands Public Library as the Library CEO and Community Resource Officer.
Kim has extensive board experience and formerly served on the boards of the Community Advocacy and Legal Clinic and Bancroft Lion's Club. She is currently a member of the North Hastings Quilt Club. Kim's focus areas are in the economic and cultural sectors but is also aware of the environmental and social aspects that impact them. This was demonstrated through recognition of the House of Commons for a Hastings County-wide initiative for an environmentally-friendly project.
Kim currently resides in Carlow/Mayo Township.