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Community Futures East Interlake Inc.

2012-2013 Annual General

Meeting

Supported by:

2012/2013 Annual Report - CFEI

Community Futures East Interlake Inc (CFEI) is a non-profit community-based Economic Development Organization. Community Futures (CF) is an initiative of the Federal Government of Canada, and administered by Western Economic Diversification Canada. CFs operates across rural and Northern Canada as a grassroots driven program created to stimulate and strengthen rural economies.

Mission Statement

“Community Futures East Interlake, Inc. strengthens communities in the region through innovative business and community economic development support services.”

CFEI is one of 16 Community Future Organizations that operates in the province of Manitoba. The region represents local municipal governments, businesses and local economic development groups within the East Interlake region. It is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors, each representing one of the areas which comprise the East Interlake region.

At Community Futures, our commitment is to facilitate the processes involved in all aspects of community economic development, including job creation, community decision-making, organizational development and long-term viability and prosperity.

In fulfilling this commitment, Community Futures East Interlake recognizes that a number of regional needs must be addressed. These needs are developed along 3 main themes - Business Development Services, Business Financing and Community Economic Development Planning.

Business Development Services

Community Futures East Interlake provides general business counseling and technical assistance in the development and planning of a new business or business expansion. This includes many services and involves all aspects of starting and running a business, including:

Business plan developmentFeasibility and market analysisMarketingBookkeepingFinancial statement analysis and cash flow projectionsAccessing financingAccess to resource and research material, including access to one of the largest collections of business and trade information in Canada.Business training, seminars and referrals to additional professional services.

Self-Employment Program is a partnership between Community Futures East Interlake and Employment Manitoba (Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade) where the objective is to assist eligible unemployed individuals to achieve economic self-sufficiency through the creation of their own jobs. This program provides participants with the training and support necessary to start a business while receiving financial benefits in the first months of establishing a business.

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Business Financing

Once a business plan has been developed, Community Futures East Interlake encourages clients to seek financing through traditional lenders. CFEI is also a source of alternate financing for qualifying clients within East Interlake geographic boundaries who are unable to obtain sufficient financing through traditional means. Interest rates are fixed for the term and repayment terms are set at a maximum of 10 years.

CFEI provides this higher-risk lending via:

General Loan Investment Fund – up to $150,000Micro Loan Program – up to $20,000Entrepreneurs with Disability Loan Investment Fund – up to $150,000Youth Entrepreneur Loan Investment Fund – up to $25,000Youth Micro Loan Program – up to $4,000

Community Economic Development Planning

Community Futures East Interlake’s goal is to diversify and strengthen East Interlake’s economic foundation and opportunities.

Community Economic Development (CED) is defined as local people acting to stimulate, create and promote the economic potential of a community and enhance its social conditions and quality of life. CED is a vital community-directed process that is often the most overlooked yet most valuable aspect of community growth. Without proper planning and discussion, tangible growth can be difficult to achieve.

Community and Strategic Planning is a formal facilitation process which extracts vital opinions and goals and provides planning assistance to help develop a logical road map for the community to follow. Communities, service groups and organizations benefit tremendously when past accomplishments are reviewed and future goals established.

By creating partnerships with communities in the region, their agencies and organizations, Community Futures East Interlake provides an advisory role in solving long-term economic problems. This helps to identify opportunities and capitalize on project and product development.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Community Futures East Interlake operates under the guidance of a Board of Directors. There are eleven volunteer community representatives nominated by their Municipal Councils that oversee the activities of CFEI.

Community Futures East Interlake’s Board of Directors as of April, 2013 is as follows:

Member Position Community Date AppointedGil Strachan Chairman Gimli May 1991Colin Bjarnason Vice Chairman Riverton November 1995

Randy Sigurdson Secretary/Treasurer Arborg December 2010 Mark Hidlebaugh Director RM of Rockwood February 2011Donald Vigfusson Director Bifrost April 2002

George Boonstra Director Rosser December 2002

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Gord Wevursky Director RM of Fisher December 2011Micheal Ledarney Director Teulon July 2005Daryl Carry Director Winnipeg Beach September 2004 Dave Kalnuk Director Stonewall May 2008Vacant Director ArmstrongDavid Oberding Director Dunnottar October 2010

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The officers of the Corporation form the Executive Committee, elected by the Board for a one year term. Responsible for developing and recommending strategic plans, yearly operating plans, changes to policies and procedures and amendments to the by-laws:

Colin Bjarnason ChairpersonDavid Oberding Vice-ChairpersonRandy Sigurdson Secretary/Treasurer

Building Interlake Growth Program (BIG)Responsible for the review and grant approval of up to $5,000 (previously $10,000) to non-profit organizations undertaking economic development projects in the east Interlake region.

Dave Kalnuk ChairpersonColin BjarnasonMicheal LedarneyDaryl CarryGord Wevursky

Personnel CommitteeResponsible for the human resources of the corporation.

Gil Strachan ChairpersonColin BjarnasonRandy SigurdsonGord Wevursky

Marketing CommitteeWorks with staff to promote organization.

Donald Vigfusson ChairpersonDaryl Carry

Board Member Participation

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE

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Board members have a vision of where Community Futures East Interlake needs to be going to encourage growth and development of our communities and the region. They have the principle responsibility for establishing and carrying out CFEI’s mission and strategic objectives.

Board members establish a clear organizational mission, develop a clear, long-range strategic plan and govern its operation by setting out the priorities, establishing the goals and objectives for CFEI then evaluating the plan’s success.

Directors are fully versed with the organization’s goals, objectives, programs and services, projects, budget processes and financial situation. They regularly review monthly staff activity and financial reports and have a clear understanding of them. They accept responsibility for overseeing administration, assets, liabilities, contracts and overall policies of the organization. They ensure all disbursements, agreements and contracts are board-authorized.

Board members are governed by the communities they represent. They effectively provide governance for the corporation, keeping board and staff focused on the issues that are important to the region and its communities, yet delegate the day-to-day operational matters and implementation of its policies to the management.

Every board member is a “trustee” of CFEI’s finances. They protect the integrity of CFEI’s finances by establishing and approving financial policies, including annual operating budgets. They set the budget in support of the CFEI’s activities and monitor expenditures. They work with management to ensure there are regular, clear and detailed financial reports provided to the board.

Board members ensure accountability of the organization to government and participating communities. They ultimately accept legal responsibility for the organization.

Board members and management regularly review their programs and services to ensure that the corporation’s offerings reflect future rather than past needs of the community/region that it serves. They continue to be “leaders of change”.

Board members are knowledgeable, have diverse backgrounds and skills, and they bring these skills and experience to the corporation and to our communities. They are willing to share their knowledge and expertise. They encourage staff training and professional development and are always willing to take training themselves.

Board members have a positive impact on our communities through bringing about change by actively participating at meetings and participating on committees and sub-committees. Enthusiastic about the activities of the corporation, they bring tremendous energy to the work of community and business development.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Board members are community leaders who volunteer their time to provide community-based direction and support to the corporation. They provide a source for new directions for CFEI by capturing new community opportunities and ideas, bringing them to the attention of the organization for our participation. They effectively communicate the impact current CFEI activities are having on the community.

The essential link between CFEI and their communities, directors are representative of the developmental interests and needs of their communities. They play a vital role in their community’s economic development and diversification by bringing the needs and interests of the community, region and local organizations back to CFE, and vice-versa.

Acting on behalf of their constituents, board members are accountable to their communities. They work hard to mobilize their communities to achieve stronger, more sustainable, diversified futures for their communities.

Board members take on regional projects. They participate on sub-committees as required to assist communities to successfully implement identified economic diversification strategies.

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Board members represent CFEI in the community, actively marketing and promoting our services. They are ambassadors to CFEI, lobbying on behalf of the organization, the region, and their communities.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Members of the board oversee the delivery of the loans programs, making all lending and Self-Employment Program approval decisions. They decide loan approvals, loan amounts and repayment terms. Board members assess the availability of funds and ensure that all financial resources of CFEI are utilized effectively.

Board members provide an ongoing review of existing client files and bring knowledge of community needs into the business loan decision. As much as possible, they contribute input about the character of the loan clients within their communities. Keeping an ear to the ground, directors provide an informal monitoring of client business activities within their communities.

Our loan committee members bring a wide variety of expertise to the table. They have experience in running a business, understanding cash flows, understanding the local consumer, etc. They offer this experience to all loan decisions.

STAFF

Tammy Dziadek, General Manager Tammy has been with Community Futures East Interlake since January 1994. In January of 2004 she became the General Manager of the corporation. Tammy presently provides business development services, lending services, strategic planning, project planning and development, assistance to community groups, directs corporation business and is the corporate liaison for the Board of Directors. If your business or communities needs help, she will assist.

Deanna Fridfinnson, Economic Development CoordinatorDeanna joined the team in February 2010. She brings over 11 years of business experience and numerous years of community development expertise. Deanna coordinates and oversees the Self-Employment Program, assists with loans, business training and community development project coordination. She offers business counseling, planning assistance, business start-up, financing assistance, project development and training development. She helps you find the business resources you need to succeed.

Eugene Zalevich, Economic Development Analyst Eugene joined the team in March 2010. Eugene coordinates and oversees the East Interlake Community Development Project Support Initiative, assists with loans and the self-employment program and provides community development project coordination. He offers business counseling, planning assistance, financing assistance, assistance with community development issues, and assistance to communities/groups with funding proposal development. He helps communities help themselves.

Claudia Toomey, Office Administrator & Loans Administration Claudia has been with Community Futures East Interlake since December 2003 and manages the corporation’s administrative and loans accounting operations. She also assists with the marketing of the corporation.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Thursday, June 27, 2013Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre, Oak Hammock Marsh, Manitoba

1:00 pm

AGENDA

1. Call Meeting to Order2. Adoption of Agenda3. Confirmation of Minutes4. Business Arising from Minutes5. Approval of Corporation’s Actions in the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year6. Election of Officers7. Committee Appointments:

a) Marketing Committeeb) EICDPSI Committeec) Personnel Committee

8. Review of 2012-2013 Audited Financial Statements9. Confirmation of Auditors10.Reports

a) Message from the Chairb) General Manager Reportc) Business Development and Loans Reportd) Community Economic Development Report

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e) Marketing Committee Report11.Other Business12.Adjournment

Community Futures East InterlakeAnnual General Meeting

Monday, June 25, 2012Fisher Branch Golf & Country Club

Fisher Branch, Manitoba

Present: Gil Strachan, Colin Bjarnason, Donald Vigfusson, David Oberding, Gord Wevursky, Mark Hidlebaugh, Randy Sigurdson, Daryl Carry

Absent with notice: George Boonstra, Dave Kalnuk, Diane Woychyshyn, Mike Ledarney

Others: Tammy Hudyma, General Manager; Claudia Toomey, Office Administration ; Deanna Fridfinnson, Economic Development Coordinator; Eugene Zalevich, Economic Development Analyst.

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:

-The meeting was called to order by the chair at 4:40 pm.

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA:

Moved by: Mark Hidlebaugh Seconded by: Gord WevurskyTHAT the June 25, 2012 agenda be adopted with the following addition:e. Intro Marni Larkin – Hecla 2010 RecoveryCARRIED

3. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Moved by: Colin BjarnasonSeconded by: Daryl Carry

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THAT the June 24, 2011 Annual General Meeting Minutes be approved as presented. CARRIED

4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

-There was no business arising from the minutes.

5. APPROVAL OF CORPORATION’S ACTIONS IN THE 2010/2011 FISCAL YEAR

Moved by: David OberdingSeconded by: Donald VigfussonTHAT the actions of Community Futures East Interlake for the operation year of April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 be accepted.CARRIED

6. HECLA 2010 RECOVERY

- Marni Larkin made a presentation about the Hecla 2010 Recovery to the Board.

Moved by: Gord WevurskySeconded by: Daryl CarryTHAT CFEI send a letter of support as a general statement to the Government regarding Hecla 2010 Recovery. CARRIED

Committee Appointments:

a) Marketing Committee:

Moved by: Mark HidlbaughSeconded by: Donald VigfussonThat the Marketing Committee members are as follows:Gord Wevursky, Daryl Carry, Donald Vigfusson.Carried

b) Personnel Committee:

Moved by: Gord WevurskySeconded by: Donald Vigfusson THAT the personnel committee members remain unchanged.CARRIED

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7. REVIEW OF 2011/2012 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Moved by: Randy Sigurdson Seconded by: Daryl CarryTHAT the 2011/2012 Financial Statements be approved.CARRIED

8. CONFIRMATION OF AUDITORS

Moved by: Colin BjarnasonSeconded by: David OberdingTHAT Community Futures East Interlake appoint Thornton & Co as Auditors for 2012/2013. CARRIED

7. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Gil Strachan stepped down as chair of the CFEI Board of Directors. Tammy Hudyma, General Manager, took over the meeting for the election of officers and called for nominations for Chair.

Mark Hidlebaugh nominated Gil Strachan

- Gil Strachan did not accept nomination.

Second call for nominations – David Oberding nominated Colin Bjarnason

Third call for nominations - none

Moved by: Daryl Carry Seconded by: Randy Sigurdson THAT nominations for chair cease.CARRIED

Colin Bjarnason was declared Chair of Community Futures East Interlake by acclamation.

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Tammy Hudyma, General Manager, called for nominations for Vice-Chair.

Gil Strachan nominated Randy Sigurdson for Vice-Chair.

- Randy Sigurdson did not accept nomination

Second call for nominations – Gil Strachan nominated David Oberding for Vice-Chair

Third call for nominations - none

Moved by: Gil StrachanSeconded by: Daryl CarryTHAT nominations for Vice-Chair cease.CARRIED

David Obdering was declared Vice-Chair of Community Futures East Interlake by acclamation.

Tammy Hudyma, General Manager, called for nominations for Secretary Treasurer.

Donald Vigfusson nominated Randy Sigurdson for Secretary Treasurer

Second call for nominations – none

Third call for nominations – none

Moved by: Donald VigfussonSeconded by: Gil StrachanTHAT nominations for Secretary Treasurer cease.CARRIED

Randy Sigurdson was declared Secretary Treasurer of Community Futures East Interlake by acclamation.

Tammy Hudyma, General Manager turned the Chair back to Colin Bjarnason.

9. REPORTS

a. Message from Chair

- Gil Strachan presented this report.

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b. General Manager Report

- Tammy Hudyma presented this report.

c. Business Development Report

- Deanna Fridfinnson presented this report.

d. Loans Report


e. Community Economic Development Report

- Eugene Zalevich presented this report.

f. Marketing Committee Report


11. OTHER BUSINESS

-There was no other business.

12. ADJOURNMENT

Moved by: Donald VigfussonSeconded by: Daryl CarryTHAT the meeting adjourn at 5:43 pm.Carried

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

On behalf of the board and staff, welcome to our 2012/2013 annual general meeting. 2012/2013 saw an increase in our loans and rise in the requests for community development services.

Business/loan services saw the creation/maintenance of over 59 jobs in the region. The self-employment program added 9 new businesses in the region. Small/Medium enterprises are the backbone of rural communities. It’s their hard work and entrepreneurial spirit that provide the base for our communities, enabling them to grow and succeed.

Our organization successfully hosted a second Interlake housing forum that continued the discussion on housing issues and possible solutions such as secondary suites and modular housing. We also got an insight into the changes happening in Manitoba and our region regarding population and what it will mean regarding housing and the labour market. The key message being that there will be change, and that we will have to adapt and manage the changes.

Our region continues to identify housing as one of its major issue/challenges. The type of housing needed includes senior housing and affordable worker housing. When we refer to working housing, there is a need for rental housing and affordable housing options for various groups such as immigrants, families and individuals entering the workforce. The cost to build and rent units makes it unprofitable for a developer to step in, however, without housing it is almost impossible to attract and retain workers and entrepreneurs.

The other challenges in the region include the continued infrastructure deficits, dealing with major community growth and community declines. A shortage of skilled workers continues to be a problem facing our region.

For our organization the biggest challenge is being able to balance our resources with the services we provide. Funding is and continues to be a challenge. Given the level of funding and the continued cost increases to operations/inflation, it is becoming more and more challenging to provide the level of community development services needed in the region. With all of the funding cuts in other programs, our office has become the main resource in our region for community economic development support services. We have seen this through an increase demand for our planning and project development services. Balancing our lending, business and community development activities with our current funding level is becoming increasing difficult.

Changes have and will continue to happen to government programs and communities. How we react to these changes as we move forwards will be the biggest opportunities for our communities. Aging populations are an opportunity for young people to move back to their home communities. Entrepreneurs’ retiring means more opportunities for self-employment.

Embracing and planning for the change will allow us to be a successful region. Regional cooperation will be key to moving our communities and region forward.

Finally I wish to thank the board and staff for all of their hard work this past year.

Sincerely,

Colin Bjarnason, Chair

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GENERAL MANAGER’S CORPORATE OVERVIEWFOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013

2012/2013 was a very successful year for our organization. Loans and community development services exceeded our targets. Our office was extremely busy providing both business and community development services in our region. This year we saw an increase in the demand for our strategic planning services, and delivered numerous planning sessions throughout the Interlake to both municipalities and community groups.

Our office hosted a successful 2nd Interlake Housing Forum that highlighted options for affordable housing and the upcoming demographics changes happening in the Manitoba/Interlake region. The forum was attended by representatives from all of the Interlake municipalities. As part of the forum an Interlake housing survey was developed with CF West Interlake. The survey identified areas of need in the Interlake region. The forum presentation and information have been widely distributed to our communities and has generated discussion on next steps.

Our office continued to work closely with our community development corporations and economic development staff. Through this work, CFEI became involved with numerous projects such as customer service workshop in Teulon, Experiential Tourism Workshops in Fisher River and assistance to the Okno Manufacturing Association with a business retention and expansion project, and assistance on their road and employee recruitment issues.

The Building Interlake Growth program was also a huge success with ten projects being awarded funding. The program provided funds to a wide range of projects that included the development of experiential tourism business opportunities, tourism attractions and the upgrading of local infrastructure.

Community Futures East Interlake continues to be an organization with a dedicated and diverse board of directors and staff. It is through the hard work of the staff and board that Community Futures East Interlake Inc. assists the region and communities in their development goals.

I would like to send a huge thank you to the staff and board of Community Futures East Interlake Inc. for all of their dedication, time and commitment to the grass roots community economic development work we practice and continue to develop and deliver in our region.

Respectfully submitted by,

Tammy Dziadek, General Manager

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW

2009-10 2010-11 2011-2012 2012-2013

Loans Advanced 11 8 7 12

Total Loan Value $ 380,077.91 180,025 448,468 387,407.57

Total Funds Leveraged $ 653,250 14,139 270,461.25 342,613.35

Total Jobs Created/Maintained

20 18.15 26 50.5

Training Sessions Delivered 50 8 10 8

Total Clients Trained 123 100 94 83

Number of clients assisted 228 188 186 213

Loan Application Statistics 2012/2013Loan Applications Processed 17Applications Approved 12Applications Declined 16Applications Withdrawn by Client 1

Business Development Statistics - Comparison

Category 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013Technical Assistance – hrs 15.7% 31% 18% 18.8%

SE Assistance – hrs 18.6% 20.6% 20.5% 15.4%SE Inquiries 13 13 26 29Loan Assistance/Assessment - hrs 44.7% 32.2% 52.6% 60.9%Loan Inquiries 29 20 36 63Client Administration - Loan - hrs 13% 9.9% 7.6% 2%Client Administration – SE 8% 6.3% 1.3% 2.8

Additional Business Development Statistics:

1,424 business and information services provided to clients – this included general assistance, technical/advisory services and training and skill development

With our assistance, business service clients (SE, technical assistance) leveraged over $216,543 for their businesses start-ups/expansions

Since the first loan in July 1986, CFEI has lent over $7.9 million to businesses in the region, creating/maintaining over 671 jobs.

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Loans Broken Down by MunicipalityApril 1986 to March 2013

Municipality Number of Loans Total Dollar FundedJobs

Created/Maintained LeveragesArborg 28 711,750.00 91.30 4,491,600.00Armstrong 13 291,989.39 21.30 355,055.00Bifrost 15 801,061.75 63.00 1,903,883.25Dunnottar 2 89,250.00 4.00 91,750.00Fisher 10 239,988.62 21.50 191,250.00Fisher River 14 216,343.06 11.60 266,611.35Gimli 63 1,342,265.29 109.93 1,466,444.74Jackhead 0 0.00 0 0.00Matheson Island 1 14,000.00 1.50 0.00Pequis First Nation 1 20,000.00 1.00 0.00Riverton 32 1,250,303.00 101.95 1,817,692.78Rockwood 14 506,300.00 58.10 916,016.00Rosser 0 0.00 0 0.00Stonewall 41 1,268,069.60 82.50 1,363,254.00Teulon 26 758,800.00 72.60 3,654,324.00Winnipeg Beach 23 398,993.06 30.90 492,741.00

Total 283 7,909,113.77 671.18 17,010,622.12

SELF-PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013

The Self-Employment program is a partnership between Community Futures East Interlake and Employment Manitoba. The SE Program is designed to assist unemployed Manitobans who receive Employment income create jobs for themselves by providing them with the skills and supports necessary to start their own business. Employment Manitoba allows your business income to be re-invested into your business operation for a period of time while your business grows. It can turn business ideas into reality. We assist by improving entrepreneurial potential with self-employment training programs:

Participants may be eligible if on a current or previous EI claim. EI will work to assist 12 unemployed Manitobans residing in the CFEI region to become successful in entrepreneurship through participation in the Self-Employment Program between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013.

CFEI offers a unique program with training and supports to develop business plans and entrepreneurial skills. This organization can provide research tools and demographics necessary for rural entrepreneurs.

Business plan development One-to-one business counseling Guidance and follow-up before the start-up of a personal business client aftercare

During the 2012/2013 fiscal year, we received 19 inquiries and 9 participants were approved and took part in the Self Employment (SE) Program. Every participant is unique and requires different individual coaching/consulting on implementing their plan. Each business venture varies considerably.

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Current businesses supported on the most recent contract are as follows:

Carpenter Computer tech. Wholesale distributor for Western Canada Consultant Catering Retail Custom product Retail outlet Mobile food vending Manufacturing by design

2012/2013 Statistics – SE Program12 Applications reviewed and assessed9 Businesses approved on the program9 Businesses still in operation1 Clients withdrew voluntarily2 Declined9 Jobs Created Full Time

Support provided to our clients included:

a complete self-assessment package;determining and obtaining necessary training requirements in areas such as; bookkeeping, marketing, research and specialized trade related training;assistance in the establishing of their business plan;assistance in the development of a marketing plan;counseling in other business related areas as requested.assistance in applying for potential financing to start a business.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORTFISCAL YEAR 2012/2013

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The Community Futures East Interlake (CFEI) region can be characterized by its diversity and strong base of natural resources (lakes, agricultural land, peat moss, limestone etc). The past years have seen numerous changes to the primary industries and major shifts our region’s various community’s growth/declines. From the last census (2006), our region went from above average growth (provincially), to below average growth. Community Futures East Interlake has worked within the region to address issues and plays an active support role with several community groups and organizations.

Community Support Services

Community Futures East Interlake is a resource to communities in the region and offers a variety of community support services such as community planning, project assistance, business retention and expansion surveys, funding applications and research assistance. Several of the projects and initiatives that Community Futures East Interlake was involved with in the 2012/2013 fiscal year are highlighted below:

Community Planning

Community Futures East Interlake provided facilitation services ranging from community planning, strategic planning, strategic management planning and public meetings for the following organizations:

Stonewall Senior Housing Group RM of Rockwood PATH Interlake Tourism Association Town of Stonewall Town of Teulon Riverton Co-Op PATH

Project Assistance

Community Futures East Interlake provided project assistance to several organizations/initiatives the following are some examples of project undertaken:

2nd Interlake Housing Forum:

Due to the success of the first forum, CFEI hosted a second Interlake housing forum in the RM of Armstrong. The forum brought together various speakers on housing options and programs. Keynote speaker was Wilf Falk, the Chief Statistician of Manitoba. Other speakers included Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation, Manitoba Housing, Manitoba Department of Local Government, Modular Housing Association of Prairie Provinces, local real estate agent etc. Forum highlighted changes to regulations/planning by-laws regarding secondary suites, modular housing and building codes.

Business Retention & Expansion – Okno Business Association:

Worked with the Arborg-Bifrost CDC to deliver Business Retention & Expansion program to businesses in the region.

Town of Teulon – Customer Service Training

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Assisted community resource officer to access funds to run a Customer Service Training Workshop. This was one of their goals in the planning session that we facilitated. Workshop was successful, with 22 participants. Project also partnered with the local chamber to deliver workshop.

Building Interlake Growth Program (formerly East Interlake Community Development Project Support Initiative (EICDPSI)):

The Build Interlake Growth program is administered by Community Futures East Interlake. The Program’s primarily focus is on projects that create employment or the attraction of new residents to the region. Total grant funds available this past year was $50,000. In the program`s fifth year, the fund was able to support 10 organizations. The following projects were approved for funding in 2012/2013:

Interlake Tourism: Creation of the product “Experiential Tourism IndustryProject will fund the development of Experiential Tourism in the region to create businesses and or opportunities for existing businesses in the region.

Stony Mountain Play Ground: Refurbishing of Play GroundsProject will refurbish the 3 play grounds in the area, including sand boxes, swing sets, park benches.

Fraserwood Hall: Upgrades to KitchenAddition of commercial kitchen appliances as well as hook up of renovations.

Balmoral Hall: Kitchen Renovations Renovations to upgrade the kitchen to a MAFRI Community Kitchen; where entrepreneurs my rent hall facility in order to prepare food items for sale.

Argyle Community Centre: Upgrades to Kitchen Project is for upgrades to bring kitchen up to code, building of wheel chair accessible ramps and make areas more wheel chair accessible throughout.

Teulon Green Acres: Campground UpgradesProject is upgrading current camp ground sites from basic sites to full service camp sites.

Winnipeg Beach Trail: New and Extended Walking and Biking TrailsThe creation of short and long walking trails with rest stops at feature points along the way.

Stonewall Interlake Library: Renovations This project allows for renovations of the regional library renovating the circulation desk and additional wheel chair accessibility for computer work stations.

Riverton Icelandic River Heritage Sites: Statue Base The project is a statue base for Sigtryggur Jonasson statue for the creation of a heritage trail.

Riverton Curling Club: Ice ScraperUpgrade curling rink ice scraper.

These projects all provided great opportunities in attracting new residents to the communities. The projects could not have been completed without the countless efforts of community volunteers who made these projects a reality.

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The next project intake date will be October 1, 2013.

Special Projects

Entrepreneurs with Disabilities (EDP) Program Mentorship Projects – CFEI secured mentorship contracts for three (3) EDP clients. The program provides business mentors to EDP clients in need of additional assistance in their business.

ABSN Pilot Program – Experiential Tourism – Fisher River – Hosted two workshops in Fisher River on Experiential Tourism. Workshops provided information on what Experiential Tourism is and how to create an experiential tourism product.

Memberships - CFEI is an active member of Economic Development Association of Manitoba (EDAM), the Interlake Regional Economic Development Association.

Municipal Audit Tool – Community Futures East Interlake has created a tool for municipalities similar to an organizational audit. The tool has been used in two communities and is available for usage of other communities in our region.

Mentorship - Our office acts as a mentor to other Community Futures organizations regarding various issues such as TEA and organizational and lending practices.

Networking/Training – Numerous events and conferences were attended throughout the year by CFEI staff and board to support our program and develop our staff/board. CFEI staff and board attended events such as: CFM Board Meetings, CF Managers Meetings, CF National Conference, CFM Annual Awards and Banquet, EDAM Forums, Aborg-Riverton Immigration Settlement Services, CDC meetings and chamber meetings.

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MARKETING REPORTFISCAL YEAR 2011/2012

2012 Business & Community Development Awards

This year our office hosted celebration of our region’s business, community projects and volunteers in Gunton, Manitoba. The event is held every few years, and honours the community development taking place in our region. 2012 was the year of the co-p, given the immense work co-ops have done in our community, we decided to add a new category for co-op business of the year.

The following is a list of the winners:

Business of the Year – Sunterra HorticultureCo-operative Business of the Year – Interlake Co-opLifetime Entrepreneur Achievement Award – Smitty’s FurnitureCommunity Economic Development Award – Arborg Youth for Christ Drop in CentreVolunteer of the Year Award – Evelyn Stocki

Council & Community Visits

CFEI visited all the councils in the region to promote our services, past year’s accomplishments and new projects. CFEI has presented numerous presentations to groups such as Employment and Income Assistance, MAFRI, financial institutions, community chambers and others community groups regarding our services. Staff visited all member communities regularly to promote CFEI services during meetings and special events.

Satellite Offices

CFEI has two satellite offices, located in Town of Teulon and RM of Rockwood offices. Each satellite office is staffed as needed and our services are extended in the region.

Local Chamber Membership

CFEI continued membership with all of the local chambers in our region. CFEI is working to market the CF program to and better connect directly with local businesses.

AGM/Strategic Planning

CFEI public AGM meeting was held in June in Fisher Branch. CFEI held its annual strategic planning session in December; both Board members and staff participated and set priorities for the coming year.

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PARTNERSHIPS

CFEI provided satellite office space for the Interlake Tourism Association on the first Wednesday of the month. We also partner with numerous provincial, federal and other business & community development agencies. Some of these include:

1st People Economic Development Inc. Aboriginal Business Canada Aboriginal Business Service Network A.I.M. for Work Arborg & Riverton Immigration Settlement

Services Arborg-Bifrost, Riverton, Gimli CDCs Business Development Bank of Canada Canada Manitoba Business Service Centre Canadian Youth Business Foundation Chambers of Commerce in region Communities Economic Development Fund Community Futures Manitoba Employment Manitoba/Manitoba

Competitiveness Training & Trade EDAM Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Community

Futures Provincial Program Evergreen Basic Needs Financial Institutions of the region Fisher River Cree Nation Family Services Interlake Snowmobile Association Interlake Pioneer Trail Inc.

Interlake Tourism Association Junior Achievement of Manitoba Local Municipal Councils Prime Meridian Trail Association Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth –

MB4 Youth Division Manitoba Hydro Manitoba Community Service Council Manitoba Marketing Network Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Affairs Manitoba Tourism Education Council NEICOM Inc. Nova House Ochekwi-Sipi Economic Development

Corporation Other Community Futures Organizations Pequis Economic Developmemt Riverton Friendship Centre Rural Entrepreneurs Assistance Program Selkirk Community Service Providers Group Snoman Inc. South Interlake ATV Club Society for Manitobans with Disabilities Travel Manitoba Women’s Enterprise Centre Workplace Essential Skills - CAM Woodlands CDC

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In Memory Of

Diane Woychyshyn

1942-2013

Diane was a dedicated board member of over ten years. She served on both the personnel

committee and investment review committee. She committed many volunteer hours in her

lifetime and sat on many community boards such as the Interlake Regional Health Authority,

ambulance and fire departments in her region, and was instrumental in establishing a new EMS

centre in Arborg, that opened in June 2011. Diane served 15 years on the RM of Armstrong

council. Diane will be remembered for her sense of humor and dedication to her community and

the region.

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Documents

Community Futures Manitoba · Web view2012/2013 saw an increase in our loans and rise in the requests for community development services. Business/loan services saw the creation/maintenance