Annual Report 2019-2020 0 CONTENTS Message from the Chair ................................................................................................................ 2 Message from the Manager ......................................................................................................... 2 What is Community Futures ......................................................................................................... 3 Our Mission ................................................................................................................................... 3 Corporate 2019-2020 Board of Directors ............................................................................................. 4 Committees ......................................................................................................................... 5 Vision Statement ........................................................................................................................... 6 Strategic Goals .............................................................................................................................. 6 Community Development Services ............................................................................................... 7 Business Development Services.................................................................................................... 9 2019-2020 Highlights .................................................................................................................. 12 1 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR This year we have seen first-hand the result of successful projects aimed at enhancing the regional economy as well as celebrating many clients in their start-up and expansion projects. This will be my last AGM as I have reached and surpassed my term limit. I have enjoyed my 14-year involvement as a Board member with Community Futures North Central Development. I want to thank my fellow Executive members, all Board members, Volunteers and Staff for their support, commitment and hard work. On behalf of the Board of Directors for Community Futures North Central Development, I am pleased to provide the Annual Report for the 2019 – 2020 fiscal year. I hope that all who review can enjoy the benefits from the hard work completed by this organization. Sincerely Marcel Moody Chairperson MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGER Management and staff are pleased to present a summary of activities and services in this report and look forward to providing further information with the Management, Financial and Committee Reports at the Annual General Meeting. Sincerely Tim Johnston Manager 2 WHAT IS COMMUNITY FUTURES? Community Futures Development Corporations help people develop the knowledge, experience, and attitudes that enable them to pursue their entrepreneurial goals. There are 90 CFDC'S across Western Canada actively working to mobilize their communities to achieve stronger, more sustainable futures. Community Futures North Central Development is one of the 16 CFDC's currently serving in Manitoba, and one of 5 in the north. Our region is considered “North Central Manitoba” and includes 17 First Nations, Northern Affairs and Urban Industrial communities. Operating as a non-profit organization, core funding is received from the Government of Canada, Department of Western Economic Diversification on an annual basis. MISSION The North Central Community Futures Development Corporation Inc. will endeavor to bring together to support, develop and promote communities, individuals, organizations, businesses and other appropriate stakeholders within the North Central region, to encourage self-reliance and viability of the social and economic quality of life. 3 CORPORATE 2019-2020 Board of Directors Directors: Bill Dingwall Churchill Angie McIvor* Incorporated Community of Cross Lake Darlene Beck Incorporated Community of Cross Lake Vacant Cross Lake First Nation Sandra Nabess Fox Lake First Nation Jackie Clayton* Town of Gillam Jim Chornoby Ilford Vacant Nelson House Community Council Marcel Moody Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Glen Flett Norway House Community Council Vacant Norway House Cree Nation Annette Cordell Pikwitonei Keith Burak Tataskweyak Cree Nation Donald Pronteau Sr. Thicket Portage Jeff Fountain* Thompson Les Ellsworth Thompson June Chu Wabowden Vacant War Lake First Nation Louisa Constant York Landing Alternates: Reg Meade Wabowden Brian Lundmark Thompson *Resigned or term complete as CFNCD Board of Director Volunteers: Gary Ceppetelli Thompson Nick DiVirgilio Thompson Penny Byer Thompson Frances McIvor Wabowden Joanne Pronteau Thicket Portage 4 CORPORATE Committees Executive: Marcel Moody, Chairperson Glen Flett, Vice Chair June Chu, Treasurer Jackie Clayton*, Secretary Les Ellsworth, Secretary Darlene Beck, Past Chair Business Development: Penny Byer, Chairperson Marcel Moody Glen Flett Keith Burak Joanne Pronteau Nick DiVirgilio June Chu Community Development: Darlene Beck Gary Ceppetelli Frances McIvor Community Futures Manitoba REP: Darlene Beck Thompson Regional Airport Authority REP: Glen Flett STAFF Tim Johnston, General Manager Tamy Burton, Administrative Officer Dennis Green, Business Development Officer Charlene Kissick, Community Development Officer Laura Finlay, Community Development Officer Michelle Pruder, Community Development Officer Tammy Cober, Settlement Services Coordinator 5 VISION STATEMENT The North Central region of the future will have undergone unique changes to convert opportunities based throughout the region, including human resources, cultural diversity, and natural, environmental and historical significance into very positive and successful local production and regional use. This will have also produced a healthy, competitive and self- sufficient economy with an improved infrastructure, a common access to all current technology as well as a more balanced trade to the “South”. On the human side, the North Central region will have increased awareness and understanding of the cultural diversity, produce an enhanced co-ordination, co-operation and communication, and a common trust among all political organizations within the region, and will have provided the regions youth with education and entrepreneurial spirit. STRATEGIC GOALS Administration To ensure the organization (board and staff) operates in an efficient manner. Objectives: Accountability Financial responsibility HR Management Governance Community Development To build strong economic foundations within each of the communities in the north central region. Objectives: Strengthen labour productivity Strengthen community capacity for long-term economic development Business Development To enable residents and communities in the north central region to create wealth. Objectives: Increased access to risk capital for northern residents Improved business services to entrepreneurs and small businesses Delivery of the repayable loan funds of WED Delivery of the SE Program for the Province of Manitoba Delivery of the Peer Lending Program on behalf of the BDC 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Vision Quest: Vision Quest Conferences Inc., held its 23rd annual Conference and Trade Show on May 14 – 16, 2019 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg and welcomed the most registered delegates to the event in its 23-year history. The theme “From Vision to Reality” continues to reflect the thoughts formulated by the original Board of Directors. Vision Quest Conferences Inc. is a consortium of five Manitoba Indigenous Community Futures Development Corporations: Community Futures Cedar Lake Region, Community Futures Dakota Ojibway, Community Futures Kitayan, Community Futures North Central Development and Community Futures Southeast. Lions Manor 55: Although occupancy was originally scheduled for 2019, the board had to secure a new mortgage for 2.252 million last summer which put construction on hiatus for several months. By October of 2019, funding was secured and A&B Builders returned to the project site to continue with construction. They have now made excellent progress with an expected occupancy date of October 1, 2020. There are still several challenges ahead, including meeting the requirements of the Financial Institutions Regulations Branch (FIRB) so that units can be sold under the cooperative, and continuing to look for further funding. Despite the challenges, the board is committed to finding solutions and continues to meet on a biweekly basis. Northern Manitoba Snowmobile Tourism Strategy: Since the project was initiated in 2017 with the Northern Manitoba Snowmobile summit, many activities have commenced. The project was funding by the WED Canadian Experiences Program in the summer of 2019 and additional funds were provided by CRED in February 2020. The following is a list of project initiatives: SLEDMB53 Brand and logo created Community Ambassador Program initiated New Snoman trail construction started in Cranberry Portage to Snow Lake (80% complete, the remainder will be done in the new season) New shelter built north of The Pas Travel Manitoba Media Tour took place in March 2020 Website, Facebook Page and Instagram for SledMB53 are being created. Launch planned for late fall 2020 Churchill Snowmobile Package Tour planning has commenced with Heartland Travel and Tourism for initial tour to be run in February or March 2021 Friendly Snowmobile Communities and Business Program planning has commenced with MTEC. It in the early stages of development but plans are to launch the program late fall. Settlement Services: CFNCD