The third West Kootenay-Boundary Junior Dragons Den (JDD) business competition, took place April 21st at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail. The event saw 14 youth businesses from Grand forks to Nakusp, vying for dominance as they pitched their wares to a panel of local dragons (a.k.a. "the … Read More»
Intelligent Communities Workshop Planned for Nelson
Nelson’s growing technology sector has inspired community leaders to continue their work towards obtaining Intelligent Community status for the city. The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership (NAEDP) will host a workshop on the topic, with the goal of creating several working groups … Read More»
Community Futures Celebrates 30 Years
Community Futures is celebrating 30 years of supporting small business in the Central Kootenay. The non-profit offers services that help entrepreneurs to establish and grow their businesses. Some of Community Futures Central Kootenay’s most popular offerings include flexible small business loans, … Read More»
Funding Possibilities Expand For Basin Businesses
Columbia Basin Trust announces new $2-million Impact Investment Fund Businesses in the Columbia Basin that need financial support but aren’t able to secure conventional financing may now be able to find help through Columbia Basin Trust’s new Impact Investment Fund. The $2-million fund is … Read More»
Community Futures self-employment counsellor retires
Community Futures self-employment counsellor retires Community Futures Central Kootenay would like to thank and extend best wishes to long time Self Employment Counsellor Kay Ryan who recently retired from the organization after 26 years of helping Kootenay entrepreneurs start … Read More»
Business Retention and Expansion study underway for Nelson and area
Business Retention and Expansion study underway for Nelson and area Interviews with business owners will inform strategy for local economic development The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership (NAEDP) is busy talking with local business owners to gather their input for its 2015 … Read More»
Youth program offers $5000 for small business startups
Community Futures pilot project will help youth under 30 become entrepreneurs Community Futures Central Kootenay is looking for five youth under 30 to participate in a brand new entrepreneurship program called Youth Mean Business, which will provide up to $5,000 in funding and training to help … Read More»
Social Enterprises Celebrated
Non-profits benefit from Basin Business Advisors program May is Social Enterprise Month. A social enterprise is a business operated by a non-profit organization that both generates income from sales and creates social, environmental or cultural value. To strengthen these types of businesses … Read More»
Community Futures services available at Castlegar Chamber
Community Futures Central Kootenay has partnered with Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce to offer its business services – such as business counselling and loan programs – from the Chamber's office at 1995 6 Avenue. This new partnership will give Community Futures a greater presence in … Read More»
Apple’s Former Top Sales Person to Help Kootenay Businesses Sell More
'The 3 Keys to Converting Prospects into Paying Customers' workshop on May 19 in Nelson For most of us, selling is a time-intensive, slightly scary undertaking. But it’s at the critical core of any successful business. KAST is working to help West Kootenay business owners, managers and … Read More»
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