North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation

North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation

North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation (NSCFDC)
is supported by the Government of Canada and is governed by a
local volunteer Board of Directors. It is dedicated to:
helping small and medium businesses access services and
capital, and
enhancing the communitys economic and employment growth
through community-based planning and economic development
initiatives.

Company Details

Year Established: 1986

Number of Employees: 5

Company Information

Lois Irvine
Title: Agente de dveloppement
Telephone: (705) 526-1371
Fax: (705) 526-4993
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Debra Muenz
Title: General Manager
Telephone: (705) 526-1371
Fax: (705) 526-4993
Email: Click Here

Products

Small Business Week Program

Workshops And Seminars
NSCFDC works cooperatively with other community and business development organizations to coordinate workshops and events that meet identified needs within our community. Breakfast n Learn sessions and professional development sessions are held throughout the year to enhance the business management skills of entrepreneurs and their staff. These sessions provide opportunities to network with other business owners and share ideas that enhance profitability.

Services

Business Planning Appointments can be arranged for clients requesting guidance in the preparation of a market study and/or business plan. The initial interview is free. If in depth assistance is required, the client will be referred to other organizations in our community.

Business Resource Library The business community and anyone interested in information on small businesses are encouraged to utilize our comprehensive business library. Many workbooks are available on starting up or expanding your business. Excellent material may be purchased on financing your business or managing the operation during difficult times. (Materials can be borrowed for a small, refundable deposit). Market research guides and business planning guides are also available. NSCFDCs library is a self- help centre and everyone is welcome to conduct research between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Materials available include: workbooks and books, how to guides, magazines, video & audio cassettes.

Financing To be eligible for financing, potential clients will be required to complete a business plan for submission to NSCFDCs Loan Review Committee (LRC). Members of the LRC, review and evaluate each business plan prior to authorizing the loan request. The decision to finance a company is based on: the quality of the business plan, the owners commitment to ensuring good business management skills are in place, the collateral available for the loan, and the number of jobs created or maintained as a result of NSCFDCs support. This entire process may take 4-8 weeks depending on the stage of your plan.

Free Internet And Computer Access A Community Access Program (CAP) computer is available at no charge. Users have access to: the Internet; a scanner; and Word, Excel and Microsoft Publisher software. Training is not available for new users.

Business Counselling This service is available first and foremost to existing loan clients. If business counselling appears to be needed during the initial interview, we can offer the following: one-on-one counselling with a member of NSCFDCs knowledgeable staff on a fee for service basis, if time permits, or a referral will be made to another business counselling organization within our community.

Community Economic Development The Community Development Committee (CDC) is responsible for the overall Community Economic Development activities of NSCFDC. They are a visionary group that continuously evaluates and assesses input from the community to ensure that the Corporation continues to meet the goals and objectives outlined in its Corporate Strategic Plan. The CDC ensures that the needs of the community continue to be met and evaluates project opportunities that may be delivered by the Corporation. This group: brings forth ideas and projects that can be considered for support by the Board of Directors. solicits input to the Corporate Strategic Plan and recommends changes as necessary to continue meeting the goals and objectives of the Corporation. encourages the development of community partnerships.

3c4u (community Career Connections For Youth) The objective of this committee is to provide enhanced educational employment opportunities to local students through an alliance of leaders from business, education, government and the community of North Simcoe. The group's objective is to support our students in their school-to-work transition, provide enriching learning experiences and positively impact community economic development initiatives. The group provides input and guidance in the coordination of: the annual youth conference for grade 10 high school students; the grade eight tour of the Industrial Research and Development Institute; Principal / Leader for a day exchange; the Teacher Internship program, and Industry Breakfast. NSCFDC is the founder of this Committee.