About Us

North Claybelt is a community-based agency offering financial and counselling assistance for new and existing small businesses in our area of Northern Ontario, Canada. To attain its objectives of creating and maintaining jobs and contributing to the economic development of the area, North Claybelt provides local businesses with information, consulting assistance, loans, loan guarantees, and equity investment. We are also involved in numerous economic development initiatives, including Head Start in Business and Northeast Community Network.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

North Claybelt is administered by a Board of local civic, professional and business volunteers.

Anne Lynn Kucheran President Fauquier/Strickland

Cathy Ellis Vice President Iroquois Falls

Luc Denault Treasurer Cochrane

Claude Babin Director Moonbeam

Michelle Lebel Director Kapuskasing

Denis Dorval Director Opasatika / Val-Rita / Harty

Sue Perras Director Smooth Rock Falls

Gilbert Peters Director Kapuskasing

Beth Thompson Director Kapuskasing

STAFF

The experienced staff at North Claybelt understands small business and the local marketplace. They offer their expertise to guide existing and aspiring entrepreneurs through the steps to owning and operating their own business in Northern Ontario.

Linda Semczyszyn Executive Director

Josée Labelle Business Development Consultant

Brigitte Beadow Administrative Assistant

Mary Jane Sonier Financial Services Officer

Sara Haldenby Tile Drainage Program Coordinator Northeast Community Network

Trista Vermette Program Manager Head Start in Business

Steven Beaupré Program Coordinator – North Bay Head Start in Business