For more than 20 years, CDC has been helping to grow Canterbury’s economy by supporting local business and industry. Whilst our current focus is on short-term business recovery following the Canterbury earthquakes, we are committed to the long-term growth of the region’s economy.
CDC staff deliver a wide range of services to the business community in Canterbury. They include business mentors, economists, analysts, education and training advisors and industry specialists.
CDC is funded primarily by the Christchurch City Council (CCC). A number of our strategies and projects also attract central government and local business funding. Our activities are governed by an independent Board of Directors, which includes elected members, as well as local and national business and industry sector leaders.
To find out more about our business and people, click here to read a copy of CDC’s 2011 Annual Report.
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Contact us to find out how CDC can help your business become a Canterbury success story.
Recover Canterbury
Immediately following the February 2011 earthquake, CDC and the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce (CECC), with support from central government agencies, established a joint venture charitable organisation to help earthquake-affected businesses survive and recover.
Recover Canterbury is a one-stop shop for businesses to access advice, referrals, training, business recovery planning and mentoring services. Eligible businesses are also able to access financial support from the Canterbury Business Recovery Trust.
Since its establishment Recover Canterbury has worked with around 6000 businesses and has distributed $4 million through the Canterbury Business Recovery Trust.
Click here to find out what Recover Canterbury can do for your business.
