about

ACCFutures identifies and ignites opportunities for entrepreneurs and their communities.

our story

How we do what we do

Our non-profit social enterprise extends comprehensive support and smart solutions to entrepreneurs. Our decision-making is courageous, conscientious, and steadfastly spurs
economic progress in Akwesasne, Cornwall, and SDG Counties.
336
Businesses assisted
$8M+
Total dollar value of portfolio
59
Jobs created/maintained

Entrepreneurs, by nature, are nimble, creative, and courageous. So are we.
They move and make decisions swiftly. We do too.
They dislike hearing ‘NO’ as much as we dislike saying it.
When they need action, we respond with smart solutions.
Together, we build a stronger economy and better communities for all.

Our Strategic Pillars

#1

We bring a personal touch to every opportunity for business development. This is how we fill our pipeline and generate revenue.

#2

We relentlessly identify relevant stakeholders and develop symbiotic relationships.

#3

We standardize processes to track and measure transactions, maximize resources and revenue, and provide optimal service to clients.

#4

We elevate our professionalism to empower our staff, leverage our capacity, and create a strong and sound reputation among clients, referrers, and stakeholders.

#5

We leverage our relationships to bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners together in the spirit of reconciliation and to the benefit of all.

Leadership

Our Team

Greg Pietersma

Executive Director

Shannon Tierney

Operations Manager

Cynthia Quenneville

Executive Assistant

Lexie Jasiewicz

Loans Officer

ACCFutures Shared Values

Courage

We enthusiastically embrace uncertainty in the spirit of service excellence and serve as a capable catalyst for economic growth.

Connection

We offer stakeholders considerate and comprehensive support through personal engagement.

Creativity

We perpetually pursue innovative solutions to stakeholder challenges.

Community

We bridge communities and optimize opportunities for development through collective collaboration.

Our Board of Directors

Jason Riley, Member at Large

Company:
IBM
Term:
Region:
Cornwall
Sector:
IT Consulting
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:

Mark Lafleur, Member at Large

Company:
Term:
Region:
Cornwall
Sector:
Founder
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:

Shannon Lebrun, Chair

Company:
Corus Entertainment
Term:
2022-2028
Region:
South Glengarry
Sector:
Advertising, Sales, Marketing, Entertainment
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:

Garrett VanderBurg, Vice-Chair

Company:
Sharp V MFG & Pietersma Tinworks
Term:
2019-2025
Region:
South Glengarry
Sector:
Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Trades
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:

Kerry Gibson, Secretary-Treasurer

Company:
Gibson Cartage & Construction
Term:
2022-2028
Region:
North Stormont
Sector:
Entrepreneurship, Construction, Transportation, Hospitality
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:

Jason Lazore, Member at Large

Company:
Akwesasne Career & Employment Support Services
Term:
2021-2027
Region:
Akwesasne
Sector:
Business, Labour Relations, Benefits Administration
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:

Wade Dorland, Member at Large

Company:
Cameron Networks
Term:
2022-2028
Region:
South Stormont
Sector:
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:

Lyle Warden, Member at Large

Company:
Re/Max Cornwall Realty
Term:
2022-2028
Region:
South Glengarry
Sector:
Real estate
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:

Nanda Wubs Huizenga, Member at Large

Company:
The Lofty Nest, Precision Diesel, No Limits Auto Parts
Term:
2022-2028
Region:
North Dundas
Sector:
Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Autoparts, Diesel Services
Education:
Current Occupation:
Community Interests & Professional Affiliations:

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