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Our employees are business experts with extensive knowledge of the local economy. They are experts in business planning, financial forecasting, and entrepreneurship. Most importantly, they are great business advisers and mentors dedicated to working one on one with clients to help them in the best way possible.

Gwen Schmidt
Executive Director

As the Executive Director of Community Futures North Fraser, Gwen’s work is deeply aligned with her values and her commitment to creating a meaningful impact. With a strong background in finance, a certificate in Community Economic Development, and a passion for building collaborative community partnerships, she brings a unique combination of experience, insight, and energy to her role. Gwen is a dedicated advocate for rural development and has consistently demonstrated leadership in advancing economic growth and resilience in Mission and across the North Fraser region. 

Raised in Mission and having her own family there, Gwen has a deep-rooted appreciation and love for her community. In addition to supporting local charities through fundraising, she gives back as a Rotarian and by serving on several boards and committees, including the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce, Mission Downtown Business Association, Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Harrison River Valley. She also serves provincially on the Community Futures British Columbia Board. Gwen has previously served on the Government Relations Committee, Mission Skating Club, Economic Development Selected Committee, and the Mission Tourism Committee. Her continued dedication to service and leadership contributes to building strong, connected and resilient communities. 

gschmidt@northfraser.org

Jeanette Calderone
Administration Director

As the Administration Director, Jeanette provides administrative support to the Community Futures North Fraser team and is responsible for day-to-day operations within the office. Her background is over twenty years at a local credit union in a variety of administrative roles. As a local, born and raised in Mission, Jeanette is excited to be supporting her hometown and helping to promote economic development in all the communities served by Community Futures North Fraser. She loves everything outdoors from hiking to paddle boarding.

jcalderone@northfraser.org

Sim Brar
Business Development Officer
 Sim, our dedicated Business Development Officer, brings extensive expertise in fostering business growth, securing financial solutions, driving local entrepreneurs, and providing personalized financial guidance. With a background in banking, Sim adds valuable insights to his role. Passionate about positively impacting the local community, Sim excels at identifying opportunities, developing strategic financial plans, building strong relationships, and empowering businesses. Committed to the success and prosperity of the Mission community, Sim utilizes his skills and experience to make a lasting impact.

 

sbrar@northfraser.org

Holly Seeley
Marketing Coordinator 
 Our Marketing Coordinator, Holly was raised in Mission, British Columbia. She began her work in Marketing in 2021, helping to run the social media and marketing campaigns for the Mission Interact Club. From here she found her passion for marketing and helping within her community. Holly is excited to be able to work in her community in a way that promotes economic development and the success of small businesses.  

 

marketing@northfraser.org

Amanda Meggait
Program Director 
 Our Program Director Amanda moved to the Fraser Valley in at the age of 11 and currently resides in Abbotsford. In her former career she was an Administrator for a small business that served as Mission’s waste collection service provider for over a decade so is familiar with Mission and is happy to be working back in the area.  In 2021 she started her own small business helping people free themselves of pain (emotional, mental and physical) with the help of the Self Employment program so is familiar with Community Futures and happy to join such a great team.  She is excited to help support businesses in the area address their needs with all the great resources Community Futures has to offer!

 

amanda@northfraser.org

Hours

Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm

The office is closed on weekends and on all statutory holidays

 

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33163, 2nd Ave, 
Mission BC V2V 6T8

604 826 6252