Committees
Our Committees.
The CDC's standing committees bring together directors and community members with the expertise to guide the Corporation's investment decisions and community development priorities.
The Corporation maintains two standing committees, each governed by a chair appointed by the Board of Directors. Committee membership is drawn from the Board, the broader membership of the Corporation, and in some cases the community at large — ensuring that decisions are informed by both governance accountability and real-world community experience.
Types of Investment
We offer flexible small business loans with competitive rates and terms tailored to the unique needs of each business - helping entrepreneurs access the capital they need to grow.
Role & Responsibilities
- - Advises the Board of Directors on loan applications in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
- - Recommends activities to further enhance and grow the Corporation's investment fund.
- - Fosters the establishment, expansion, and stabilization of small business in the community through counselling and referral services.
Investment Committee.
The Investment Committee oversees the Corporation's lending and investment activity. Members are selected for their investment and business experience within the community, and the committee is chaired by a director of the Corporation appointed by the Board.
- At least 60% of members are directors of the Corporation.
- Remaining members are drawn from the broader membership of the Corporation.
- All members are deemed to have investment and business experience within the community.
Community Development Committee.
The Community Development Committee coordinates the Corporation's strategic planning activities, with a focus on understanding the region's economic challenges and identifying practical, community-driven responses. The committee is chaired by a director of the Corporation appointed by the Board.
- At least 60% of members are directors of the Corporation.
- Remaining members are drawn from the broader membership or the community at large.
- Membership is designed to represent a cross-section of the community — reflecting diverse perspectives and experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- - Coordinates the Corporation's strategic planning activities.
- - Identifies the underlying causes of the community's labour market challenges.
- - Assesses the community's potential for economic change and recovery.
- - Identifies immediate and longer-term employment adjustment needs across the region.
- - Works with and facilitates other organizations to design and coordinate community-based development strategies with realistic, actionable plans.
The Community Development Committee recommends activities to the Board of Directors to carry out this mandate, ensuring the Corporation's community development work remains strategic, collaborative, and grounded in local need.