Board Member Recruitment – East Hants

CBDC Hants-Kings is seeking a community and business-minded individual to serve on our Board of Directors as a representative for East Hants.

As a volunteer Director, you will be part of a team that directly impacts your community by assisting in business development and rural job creation. We specifically encourage individuals with strong community connections, integrity, personal experience as an entrepreneur, and/or financial expertise to join our energetic and engaged Board.

CBDCs (Community Business Development Corporations) are a network of independent, not-for-profit organizations that work in cooperation with all levels of government and the private sector to meet the needs of small businesses. CBDCs assist with the creation of small and medium-sized businesses and in the expansion and modernizing of existing businesses by providing financial, advisory and technical services to entrepreneurs.

CBDC Hants-Kings supports development and growth of business in East Hants, West Hants and Kings County.  CBDC Hants-Kings currently has 11 employees who serve our clients from offices in Windsor, Enfield, Kentville and Kingston. In addition to offering business financing, training and advice, we also administer the SEB (Self Employment Benefit) Program. Our Board plays a key role in our mandate to contribute to vibrant and prosperous communities by supporting business development, growth and success.

Our staff and management are responsible for our operation and day-to-day activities. The board contributes by making local investment decisions and providing organizational governance and oversight. Board meetings are held monthly (or as required) at our head office in Windsor (we have the capability to meet virtually as required by public health restrictions). Board members review the loan applications prepared by CBDC staff prior to the board meeting, where the applications are discussed, and the board makes lending decisions. Travel to meetings is reimbursed in accordance with federal treasury rates and a meal is provided for in-person meetings. Board Members are appointed for a three-year term and may be reappointed for an additional two, three-year terms.

If you would like to join our team of committed volunteers, please complete our application form (attached) and include your community engagement, background and any other relevant information that will assist us in making a board appointment. For more information on CBDC Hants-Kings, please visit our website (www.cbdc.ca) or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CBDCHantsKings).

All interested individuals must submit a completed application form (attached) to:

Email: jennifer.nicholls@cbdc.ca

Mail:
CBDC Hants Kings
PO Box 2788
Windsor, NS B0N 2T0

Applications must be received by Friday, June 18^th at 4:00 pm