South Norfolk - Treherne
Community Development Corporation

Mission - to promote and develop our area's human and natural resources in order to sustain and enhance the economic and social well-being of the area's residents.

Belief Statement - The South Norfolk - Treherne Community Development Corporation believes there is potential for Economic Development within our area, and that Economic Development is beneficial to the community through job creation, increased tax base, increased population and other economic spin-offs.

MEMBERSHIP 2008

Chair -

Harry Bowler

Community Development Officer -

Pat Sparling

Since the CDC is funded by the RM of South Norfolk and the Town of Treherne, the Mayor and Reeve are automatically members; the rest are elected annually. The staff person is employed on a part-time basis.

THE SOUTH NORFOLK - TREHERNE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

is available to serve you as you explore industrial and economic development opportunities in the RM of South Norfolk and the Town of Treherne.

SERVICES AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE

BUSINESS RESOURCE - with information available on:
Starting a new business
Business Plan preparation
Evaluating a business idea

INFORMATION - on financial assistance programs such as:
REDI
Rural Entrepeneurs Assistance
Western Economic Diversification
Self-Employment Assistance
Community Works Loans Program

ASSISTANCE - accessing information

REFERRAL - to agencies for assistance in developing business plans

LIAISON - with government departments and other development officers working toward rural development

Community Works Loans Program

The South Norfolk - Treherne CDC established this program in 1999 to provide financial assistance to new or expanding businesses in the Town of Treherne or RM of South Norfolk. Loans of up to $10,000 are available for up to 5 years.