The Community Futures Network of Canada is renegotiating our contract with the Federal Government and we need your support. We believe that Community Futures is capable of much more, but to do this, we need adequate, equitable and indexed five-year funding agreements for Community Futures offices in … Read More»
Junior Dragons Den seeks student entrepreneurs
Want to win cash for tuition? Community Future’s Junior Dragons Den is inviting submissions for its fourth annual business pitch competition. Modelled after CBC’s “The Dragons’ Den,” students in Grades 7 to University will pitch their business idea to a panel of local judges, in front of a live … Read More»
Export Navigator: Expanding Markets for Kootenay Manufacturers
Manufacturers attended a free Export Navigator workshop to learn about growing their businesses through exporting. NELSON, BC – Snowskates, hats, wood products, honey candles, sourdough pasta, electronics, raw vegan chocolate – the common thread – West Kootenay manufacturers with an interest in … Read More»
Export Navigator: Helping Kootenay-Boundary Businesses Reach a Wider Market
NELSON, BC– Community Futures Central Kootenay is happy to announce that the Export Navigator Program has officially been extended until March 31, 2018! The Export Navigator pilot program developed from a thorough consultation process that identified that many BC businesses were struggling with the … Read More»
Community Futures Board Member Wins Award
Bob Wright, long-time volunteer and board member of Community Futures Central Kootenay, honoured for his years of commitment and service NELSON, BC – Community Futures Central Kootenay would like to congratulate Bob Wright on his win of the Al McCracken Memorial Award at the … Read More»
Request for Qualified Applicants: Business Consultants – Agricultural Specialists
Request for Qualified Applicants Business Consultants – Agricultural Specialists The Basin Business Advisors (BBA) program consists of four business advisors who offer business assessment services to for-profit businesses and social enterprises in the Columbia Basin. The BBA program … Read More»
Rob Schwieger Named Community Futures Volunteer of the Year
Community Futures Central Kootenay is pleased to recognize Rob Schwieger as our 2016 Volunteer of the Year. A successful entrepreneur who owned and operated the Northern Woven Broom Company for 23 years, Rob Schwieger’s vast knowledge and experience have made him an incredible asset to the … Read More»
Ep. 111 – You Can Do That Here! – Steven Cretney of The Forest
What are those beliefs and values that you hold dear in your life? Those things that draw a line in the sand on and say “Nope I’m not going there because I believe this and that.” Perhaps you’re an environmentalist or simply hold nature near and dear to your heart. Maybe it’s religion, family, … Read More»
Ep. 110 – You Can Do That Here! – Chris and Andrea Ryman of Endless Adventure
Adventure. Webster’s defines it as a verb meaning “To engage in hazardous and exciting activity, especially the exploration of unknown territory.” By that definition, the world of entrepreneurship is nothing more than one big adventure. We start with an idea and a plan and then leap … Read More»
Entrepreneurs & Innovators Come Together in Castlegar
Even the shining sun and 28-degree weather could not hold back a group of 35 enthusiastic community members who came together on May 4th to attend a workshop hosted at Selkirk College to build Castlegar’s culture of entrepreneurship & innovation. “We’d like to bring together … Read More»
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