Vince Killen
Executive Director
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Vince Killen joined the KLCFDC as Executive Director and CEO of KLBCDC in February 2020, after serving as Executive Director at Community Futures Eastern Ontario, an NGO supporting CFDCs in their local communities. Prior to this, he launched and managed the highly successful $50M+ Southern Ontario Fund for Investment and Innovation (SOFII) program, an innovative lending program focused on early-stage companies developing scalable innovative and disruptive technologies.

At KLCFDC he leads and supports a dynamic Team of professionals who provide innovative lending solutions, business advisory and counselling services to early stage start-ups and small-medium-sized enterprises, and develop/deliver/execute key strategic economic development projects in the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Most recently Vince implemented his vision for eastern Ontario’s newest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre with the opening of Launch Kawartha in downtown Lindsay, ON.  www.launchkawartha.ca

A lifelong learner, Vince attended Trent University, George Brown College and most recently completed courses in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy, at MIT’s Sloan School of Management. 

Born and raised in Peterborough, Vince has always given back to the community and volunteers his time on several NFP Boards and Committees. He is an outdoor enthusiast, enjoys hiking and kayaking, and spending time with his family.

Corey Norman
Business Development Manager
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Corey Norman is an experienced leader and manager with more than a decade of experience working with entrepreneurs and organizations to grow and evolve with purpose.  Most recently as a consultant for Deloitte’s Human Capital Consulting division. Prior to that he provided strategic management consulting services to Viva Naturals and Fund Through, a leading fintech company specializing in innovative access to capital to businesses scaling at a rapid pace. He’s skilled at leading teams, both small and large, to build a culture of creativity and innovation.

Corey specializes in working with entrepreneurs, small business owners and senior leadership to build organizational capacity and explore and grow new capabilities. He believes it’s vital for organizations to solve immediate challenges and learn how to deal with increasingly complex sectors and markets by leveraging various funding mechanisms and business advisory services to create lasting revenues for our clients and create sustainable employment in our local communities.

Corey was born and raised in Lindsay and has recently moved back to Kawartha Lakes with his family and a passion for supporting those who live and work here. He has an Honours BA in Communication Studies, Global Studies and Business Administration, a graduate diploma in International Project Management, and a Masters of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation.

Angela Arrigo
Programs Administrator
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Angela Arrigo is an experienced financial services professional who brings an exceptional skillset to the Team at Kawartha Lakes CFDC.

She has spent the past several years working at Scotiabank in multiple roles including Administrative Support,  Customer Service and finally as the Senior Customer Service Representative at a fast paced location in Peterborough. She is a graduate of George Brown College having received an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration and Human Resources Management.

Angela resides in Omemee with her husband and is the proud mom of a twin boy and girl.

Like your very own Executive Director who also has twins, she truly understands patience, perseverance and multi-tasking!