Our Vision For The Future

Mission: Working in Partnership for the Communities' Future.

Mandate: SEDC exists to promote sustainable economic and social development throughout the region.

Who we are: A member of the Western Ontario Community Futures Development Corporation Association

Core Values

Cooperative Regionalism
We believe in...

  • all levels of government and grass roots organizations working together with a regionally minded focus
  • being receptive to the concerns of all stakeholders by being proactive
  • cooperative regionalism being achieved through the facilitation and development of mutually beneficial partnerships

Sustainability
We believe in...

  • positive staff and board development / relations / mutual respect
  • the diversity of our Board of Directors
  • effective communication
  • recognizing excellence
  • exemplary service
  • identifying needs and developing programs to support the communities of our region
  • the creation and maintenance of job opportunities

Marketing
We believe in...

  • the importance of community awareness of SEDC and its services
  • the importance of community awareness of the current business and social environment
  • the recognition of success
  • the necessity of profiling our communities

Resource Management
We believe in...

  • educating and training
  • gathering and using regional data
  • accessible information regarding available programs and services

Business Support
We believe in...

  • promoting and providing exemplary business practices
  • making recommendations and decisions based on current data
  • providing loans and resources to businesses and the social economy

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Blog

YSTOP youth employment training program starting September 26th!

WDCS gives warm reception to YSTOP staff

Project Coordinator Sarah Gregg, pictured above, visited the Walkerton District Community School to talk with students and staff about the Youth Skills Training Opportunity Program, YSTOP for short. Based on the Skills Gap Study produced by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board, the program is a 7-week series of workshops focusing on the "soft skills" that local employers say are difficult to find. Topics include customer service, critical thinking and problem-solving, communication skills, real-life math skills, teamwork & interpersonal skills, organizational skills and lastly; "You've Got a Job, Now What?" To register visit www.ystop.ca or call 519-846-9839 x 226.

Two New Dates for Business Plan Training

Register Early, Free Training!

Two new dates have been added for those who would like assistance with writing their business plan. If you plan to apply for the Hawks' Nest competition, it is highly recommended that you have a completed business plan. Call 519-799-5750 Ext. 0 to register, or email hawksnest@sbdc.ca.    Click on the link above for details.