WHAT IS VENTURE NIAGARA?
Venture Niagara is a nonprofit corporation funded primarily by Industry Canada providing Local Solutions for Local Economies.
The goal of our corporation is to assist small and medium sized business in the municipalities of Welland, Pelham and Thorold to create permanent jobs for the community.
Venture Niagara is governed by a volunteer board of directors comprised of highly skilled professionals and business persons from the local community. The office is staffed by knowledgeable and dedicated staff committed to helping Welland, Pelham, Thorold, Grimsby, Lincoln and Niagara-on-the-Lake grow and prosper. Venture Niagara also provides information on government programs and services available to assist your business needs. Contact Venture Niagara to obtain a business loan application. Applications are available in digital format.
MISSION & PHILOSOPHY
The Corporation acts as a catalyst – supports and strengthens community network development and provides financial assistance for job creation and business growth. Venture Niagara is a federally supported not-for-profit Community Futures Development Corporation, governed by volunteers in partnership with Industry Canada to help develop and diversify the local economy through:
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Community Development |
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Business Services |
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Business Financing |
STAFF
Venture Niagara BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Douglas Johnson |
Chair |
| William Millar |
Vice Chair |
| Chris Yakymishen |
Treasurer |
| George Repar |
Director |
| Lynne Vraets |
Director |
Venture Niagara BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
| John Craig |
Chair |
| Douglas Johnson |
Committee Member |
| Tony Fischer |
Committee Member |
| Jeff Reuter |
Committee Member |
| Wayne Triano |
Committee Member |
| Susan Walker |
Committee Member |
Advisors
| Matthew Derkacz |
Industry Canada |
