June 10th, 2013 (Columbia Basin) – In an effort to meet the growing needs of local businesses and help them succeed, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is expanding its popular Basin Business Advisors (BBA) program, which will be delivered by Community Futures. “Since 2000, the BBA program has been … Read More»
Free Legal Advice for Small Business Owners
June 3rd, 2013 We are excited to partner with KAST (Kootenay Association for Science and Technology) and Leon Pigott from Pigott & Company to be a part of a program called "Ask an Expert". This program offers businesses, entrepreneurs and startups an opportunity to discuss legal matters with … Read More»
Free training through the Chamber Learning Network!
January 22nd, 2013 Are you a small business owner in need of training? You may be eligible for some FREE training through the Chamber Learning Network. Check out the website for eligibility and registration details! Link: bcmicrobusiness.com Return to Recent News … Read More»
Ask an Expert – Legal
August 30th, 2012 We are excited to partner with KAST (Kootenay Association for Science and Technology) and Leon Pigott from Pigott & Company to be a part of a new program called "Ask an Expert". This program offers businesses, entrepreneurs and startups an opportunity to discuss legal … Read More»
Community Futures AGM
August 17th, 2012 Community Futures Central Kootenay AGM Monday, September 10, 2012, 3:30 at the Community Futures office located at 201 – 514 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC Return to Recent News … Read More»
Self Employment Program Transition
March 21st, 2012 The Self Employment Program is currently transitioning to the new Employment Program of BC Self Employment Service model. We will provide additional details on this model as soon as criteria, processes and contracts have been finalized. We will be delivering the first Orientation … Read More»
Initiative Addresses Productivity Gap
February 17th, 2012 In today’s global economy, innovation and productivity are pivotal to British Columbia’s continued economic success. The Kootenay Boundary Productivity Initiative will look at how business support organizations, such as Community Futures, can help businesses increase … Read More»
CBC’s The Big Decision sends Dragons on the road
November 24th, 2011 CBC is announcing that stars of Canada’s top-rated entertainment program Dragons’ Den are hitting the road to help struggling companies get back on track by offering their expertise – and their own MONEY. Producers of the exciting new series The Big Decision are currently … Read More»
Results from the 2010 New Residents Survey
September 19th, 2011 Find out who is moving to the Nelson area, where they are moving from, and what they think of the area so far. Link: www.futures.bc.ca/documents/newresidentsurveyresults2011.pdf Return to Recent News … Read More»
New teachers, new classes, new workshop schedule!
June 23rd, 2011 The new workshop schedule is full of big changes, from new and exciting social media classes (a few are available for the first time online!) to new teachers. Check out the new schedule and call or email to register! Return to Recent News … Read More»
