November 28, 2011

Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation, Kincardine

As Bruce CFDC celebrates 25 years of operation, one of their first loan clients, B&W Appliances, also approaches that milestone.  From a $25,000 loan in 1987, John White and Ken Battler grew this start-up appliance business to becoming a fixture in downtown Kincardine.

B&W Appliances continues to offer sales and service of many makes of appliances and electronics.  Today, B&W Appliances remains under the ownership of Ken Battler with his wife Marie joining the family business.

“We know that small businesses and business owners, such as B&W Appliances, are the backbone of our rural communities.  Bruce CFDC takes pride in playing a part in helping small businesses prosper and grow,” CFDC Manager Cindy Schmidt says.

The Bruce CFDC was established in August 1986, in part to assist with the negative job loss impact at the Bruce Nuclear Power Development site.  With long-term small businesses like B&W Appliances, the success is apparent.

Photo:  Barb Fisher of the Bruce CFDC Board congratulates Marie Battler of B&W Appliances, along with CFDC Manager Cindy Schmidt.  B&W Appliances was honoured for their longevity with a Peak Award.