ACCAvenir
208, rue Pitt
Cornwall, Ontario K6J 3P6
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ACCFutures ❤️ entrepreneurs.
We help them navigate their journey from idea to exit with our advisory services, funding and financing, and community building. We pride ourselves on courageous and conscientious decision-making, divergent thinking, and the ability to move as swiftly as the people we serve.
If you Are...
A champion for local entrepreneurship.
A leader who understands entrepreneurship and business leadership.
A courageous and creative decision-maker.
A resident of or business owner in SDG Counties, Cornwall, or Akwesasne who is older than 18.
A digitally literate person who can navigate technology with ease.
You could...
Positively impact and directly support small businesses.
Enhance your network and work with dynamic people from across the region.
Work with highly motivated and productive staff.
Commit to one meeting a month to make important decisions
Take part in exciting networking opportunities and events.
Your Commitment Includes:
- Fulfilling a one- to three-year term
- Volunteering your time for this role (unpaid position)
- Completing a criminal record check
- Reviewing materials and voting thoughtfully on matters that will impact the organization and the entrepreneurs they serve.
- Attending two-hour regular meetings every month (hybrid and in-person). (Based on your interest, you may also join a committee. Committees meet up to 6x per year.)
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Click HereWho You'll Work With
2024-2025 Board of Directors
Shannon Lebrun, Chair
Term:
2022-2028
Region:
South Glengarry
Company:
Corus Entertainment
Sector:
Advertising, Sales, Marketing, Entertainment
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:
Garrett VanderBurg, Vice-Chair
Term:
2019-2025
Region:
South Glengarry
Company:
Sharp V MFG & Pietersma Tinworks
Sector:
Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Trades
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:
Jason Riley, Secretary-Treasurer
Term:
2023-2026
Region:
Cornwall
Company:
IBM
Sector:
IT Consulting
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:
Jason Lazore, Member at Large
Term:
2021-2027
Region:
Akwesasne
Company:
Akwesasne Career & Employment Support Services
Sector:
Business, Labour Relations, Benefits Administration
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:
Wade Dorland, Member at Large
Term:
2022-2028
Region:
South Stormont
Company:
Cameron Networks
Sector:
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:
Lyle Warden, Member at Large
Term:
2022-2028
Region:
South Glengarry
Company:
Re/Max Cornwall Realty
Sector:
Real estate
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:
Nanda Wubs Huizenga, Member at Large
Term:
2022-2028
Region:
North Dundas
Company:
The Lofty Nest, Precision Diesel, No Limits Auto Parts
Sector:
Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Autoparts, Diesel Services
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:
Marc Lafleur, Member at Large
Term:
Region:
Cornwall
Company:
Sector:
Founder
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:
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