About Us

CBDC Central PEI, a Community Business Development Corporation, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping businesses succeed. CBDC Central PEI is responsible for the Central region of Prince Edward Island, excluding Charlottetown, Cornwall and Stratford.

Our mandate is:

• Stimulate private sector employment within our region by providing small to medium-sized businesses with financial assistance, business counselling, support, and training access.
• Encourage and support economic growth, diversification, job creation and maintenance, and encourage sustainable, self-reliant communities in our region.
• Provide programs and services that build on our past successes and take advantage of new opportunities.

Our project's key components for the 2022/23 year include:

• Continue to identify critical partners for strategic partnerships and networks
• Create a client-focused "Business Success Centre" that lets our community members know we are "Open For Business"
• Expand our geographical presence by partnering with community organizations to bring services and training into our region
• Deliver targeted value-added services to key entrepreneurial populations to include youth, women, newcomers and the francophone community