Eastern Ontario CFDC Network Inc

The role of the Eastern Ontario CFDC Network Inc is to advocate on behalf of the 15 CFDCs in Eastern Ontario in order to support regional economic development initiatives. It was created to administer and coordinate the opportunities that are available to the 15 Community Futures Development Corporations of Eastern Ontario.

The Eastern Ontario CFDC Network Inc engages in the following activities:

• Securing support for ongoing funding for the Eastern Ontario Development Program as well as seeing further funding opportunities under a regional mantle – in areas such as broadband, export development and targeted cross border relationships strategically with like minded organizations.
• Diminishing the duplication of efforts by the 15 CFDCs
• Coordinating EODP efforts with those of Ontario East Economic Development Commission and the Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus.
• Using the success of the EODP to ensure a strong rural “voice at the table” for Eastern Ontario.
• Administrating the Eastern Ontario Investment Pool
• Providing the necessary administrative capacity to manage the East Regional budget.
• Supporting and coordinates professional development activities for staff and volunteers.
• Instituting a well-coordinated communication strategy for the 15 Eastern Ontario Community Futures Development Corporation’s that creates a cohesive and consistent message to both internal and external stakeholders.

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