Community Financial Centre
Running a local business is a labour of love. You’re fueled by passion and love what you do.
When you’re ready to take your business to the next level, you’ll want a partner that’s building the local economy and community and who understands the small business, social enterprise and non-profit spaces—because it’s their specialty.
What is the CFC?
At ACU’s Community Financial Centre, our team of specialists are dedicated to supporting non-profits and small businesses like yours—and that support goes beyond financing. We bring in-depth market knowledge to the table, providing expert advice and creative solutions so you can make the best decision for you.
Nigel R. Mohammed
Director, Community Financial Centre & Small Business Distribution
Bill Dinsdale
Senior Commercial Account Manager
Not for Profit Specialist
Mihaela Pirlog
Senior Commercial Account Manager
Not for Profit Specialist
Charity Allen
Commercial Account Manager
Small Business Specialist
Nitish Minhas
Commercial Account Manager
Small Business Specialist
Palwinder Singh
Commercial Account Manager
Small Business Specialist
By choosing our CFC, you’re gaining a partner that has local knowledge and expertise—because we're a local business that understands local business.
All the expert advice. All the flexible financing. All for small business and non-profits.
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