COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Community Economic Development

The Superior East CFDC participates in a number of economic development projects over the course of a year. Many projects are accomplished by partnering with various organizations such as the region’s municipalities, FedNor, MND and other local non-profit organizations.

Succession Planning
Thinking of Selling Your Business? Do you need help with your succession plan? Developing a succession plan for your business takes years – not months- and it is important that business owners protect their investment and their futures by having a plan in place. Please feel free to come in and talk about your succession plan.
Superior East Community Development Fund
The Superior East Community Development Fund is available to First Nations, municipalities, economic development corporations or other non-profit community organizations in the Superior East region. The fund can provide up to $2,000 in non-repayable contributions to community projects that will have an economic impact on the region. The fund is limited and approvals will be made on a first come, first serve basis. Please click on the link for The Superior East Community Development Fund Guide and Application. Community Development Fund Guide and Application EN.


Regional Mayors Group
The Manager sits as a resource to this committee. The group continues to deal with issues surrounding operations of the municipalities, lobbying politicians, water conservation areas and other issues dealing with economic development are discussed.
PARO Lending Circles
PARO Lending Circles: The CFDC has a Letter of Understanding to support the creation of a lending circle for the region. We hosted a dinner for women leaders in the region as well as creating a socio-economic profile for women in the region.
PARO Centre





Northeastern Ontario Youth Internship Program

Is your business looking to undertake a project related to innovation, digital economy or trade?

We may be able to help you hire a youth intern.

The Northeastern Ontario Youth Internship Program, supported by FedNor and brought to you by your local Community Futures Development Corporation, helps post-secondary graduates obtain crucial professional experience and, in turn, provides Northeastern Ontario businesses with access to educated and motivated young people to help support their goals.

Superior East C.F.D.C. will contribute up to 50% (to a maximum of $35,000.00) for the eligible costs of salary, employee benefit expenses, professional/business skills development and associated travel costs for a period of 12 months in a full-time position.

To learn more, please contact:

Superior East C.F.D.C.
705.856.1105 ext 223 / 1.800.387.5776
or stop by our office located at 14 Ganley Street in Wawa
trudeau@superioreastcfdc.ca
Regional Economic Development Strategic Plan for Superior East and Neighbouring Communities
The purpose of How We Prosper Together is a Regional Economic Development Strategic Plan that explains how, collectively, the Superior East Region and neighbouring communities and partners can work together toward a shared set of strategic goals that are backed by a solid and detailed action plan. The plan is the product of a regional partnership of communities, First Nation and non-First Nation, that includes Brunswick House First Nation, Chapleau (town), Chapleau Cree First Nation, Chapleau Ojibwe First Nation, Dubreuiville, Hornepayne, Manitouwadge, Michipicoten First Nation, Missanabie Cree First Nation, Pic Mobert First Nation, Wawa, and White River. The partnership underpinning this Regional Economic Development Strategic Plan is extensive and represents a first of its kind for the region. Click here for the full report
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