CDEM (Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities)

The CDEM's leadership role is to be an indispensable partner in facilitating and supporting community and entrepreneurial economic development within the territory of members of the Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities.

Ensure the economic vitality of our member communities and Manitoba's Francophonie by encouraging and carrying out the following activities: Support the overall economic development vision of the Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (AMBM); Facilitate and articulate economic planning for the territory of AMBM member municipalities; Collaborate with local leadership to identify the potential of each region; Collaborate with local leadership to carry out concrete economic development projects; Support communities, individuals or groups in the implementation of specific projects, notably by coordinating the studies and analyses required to verify their potential and feasibility; Provide interested individuals and groups with the tools needed to create community development corporations and small and medium-sized businesses in AMBM member municipalities; Stimulate business creation, entrepreneurship, employability and community economic development among Francophones in Manitoba; In collaboration with appropriate institutions and individuals, initiate and participate in the development of training programs for entrepreneurs; Develop and encourage mechanisms to promote entrepreneurship; Ensure the sustainable development of our communities.

Free services in employability, business creation, tourism, economic and community development and immigration.