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KDCL Backgrounder The Kentville Development Corporation Limited (KDCL) Vision Statement: “A vibrant business and service sector in a growing, prosperous and supportive community.” Mission Statement: “KDCL attracts and engages a diverse business and services sector to create a vibrant, successful community of choice.” Overview The Kentville Development Corporation Limited (KDCL) is a proactive private sector based business development organization committed to support, promote and grow the Kentville business community thereby helping to insure a prosperous, sustainable future for all citizens. The Kentville Development Corporation Limited was originally incorporated in 1980 and reactivated in 2013 with a new mandate and Board of Directors. KDCL works closely with Kentville Town Council and staff and the greater Kentville business community. The officers and directors are drawn from business and community leaders in the town. The Corporation is active in five general areas covering Business Development; Marketing and Communications; Infrastructure and Investment; Business Representation and Advocacy and; People and Community. The Corporation has a comprehensive strategic plan (go to www.kdcl.ca ) with proactive strategies and action plans for business and community development. The Corporation represents supports and advocates for businesses and entrepreneurs in the community as their principal constituents. The Corporation implements its strategic plan programs with the support and assistance of an dedicated Board of Directors, a fulltime Chief Executive Officer and a supportive network of community businesses. KDCL is currently focused on supporting local businesses, attracting new retail businesses and the development of a Downtown Revitalization and Development Plan. Business and community leaders and the general public are being engaged in an initiative called Imagine Kentville which will result in a comprehensive growth and development strategy for the community. For more information contact:

JD MacCulloch, CEO Kentville Development Corporation Limited 902.678.1745 (o) 902.471.0054 (c) [email protected]

www.KDCL.ca