About Us
Greenstone Economic Development Corporation
Vision
Developing the Future.
Mission Statement
Foster and encourage the start-up and operation of successful enterprise in all economic sectors within the Greenstone Service Area.
Goals
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Develop and implement project-oriented regional strategic plans, prioritized according to community needs, which stimulate region-wide enterprise development and new employment.
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Develop public and private sector partnerships which provide a coordinated approach to socio-economic development.
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Promote understanding of the importance of all sectors in the Region's economy and their value and opportunities to other stakeholders.
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Provide knowledge, support and encouragement to existing and potential entrepreneurs
Community Futures Development
Greenstone Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) is a community-based, non-profit organization, representative of the communities within the Greenstone area (Aroland First Nation, Beardmore, Caramat, Geraldton, Ginoogaming First Nation, Jellicoe, Lake Nipigon Ojibway First Nation, Longlac, Long Lake #58 First Nation, Macdiarmid, Nakina, Rocky Bay First Nation and Orient Bay) GEDC was established on September 20th, 1988.
To review GEDC's programs and services, and to learn more about us, please visit GEDC Services .
GEDC, as part of the CFDC (Community Futures Development Corporation) network, carries out the following services:
- Community economic planning and development
- Investment in local business
- Business development and counselling services
