A new initiative to support cannabis businesses in the Kootenays will soon lead to better access to employment opportunities in the industry and create sustainable cannabis operations in the region. The Cannabis Business Transition Initiative, delivered by Community Futures Central Kootenay with … Read More»
West Kootenay chosen for rural immigration project
Pilot will allow employers to hire foreign workers for jobs that have gone unfilled locally West Kootenay employers will benefit from a new federal pilot aimed at bringing immigrants to smaller communities. The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, announced last week, named eleven Canadian … Read More»
Workshops: Business Continuity Planning with Colin O’Leary
Registration is now open for Business Continuity Planning with Colin O’Leary. This is an opportunity for business owners to learn how to prepare for natural disasters, minimize the impact on their business and be positioned for recovery. Steps you can take to minimize the effects of emergencies … Read More»
Presentation: Free Trade Agreement Opportunities and Impacts
Join us to hear how to boost your export opportunities. TARGETING FREE TRADE Seize this unique opportunity to learn about the tremendous value of free trade agreements (FTAs) for Kootenay’s active and aspiring exporters. You’ll meet Provincial representatives who negotiate BC’s interests … Read More»
Economic Forum helps communities navigate natural disasters
Training for Natural Disasters will build economic resilience in Central Kootenay Central Kootenay, BC – Disasters facing our communities, our economies and our businesses are becoming a real possibility and we need to be ready. Emergency and economic resilience planning is becoming an essential … Read More»
Nelson Innovation Centre benefits from BC Rural Dividend
Nelson, BC – BC Rural Dividend Program has awarded $100,000 to Community Futures Central Kootenay (CFCK) for development of the Nelson Innovation Centre. The funds will allow CFCK to hire a manager to co-ordinate operations of the Nelson Innovation Centre, including a technology business … Read More»
Community Economic Recovery
Disasters facing our communities, our economies and our businesses are becoming a real possibility and we need to be ready. Emergency and economic resilience planning is becoming an essential focus for communities and Community Futures Central Kootenay (CFCK) wants to teach you how … Read More»
Nelson ranks Top 5 for Intelligent Communities under 50,000
Nelson, BC – The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) has recognized Nelson as one of the world’s top Intelligent Communities with a population under 50,000. Nelson ranked No. 5 of 10 communities identified, and 100s of communities considered, by ICF in their new Future by Numbers rankings of … Read More»
Kootenay’s successful in digital mobility platform grant
Partner municipalities of Nelson, Castlegar, Rossland and Trail to receive a $40,000 grant to implement a Smart Kootenays Digital Mobility Platform Nelson, BC – The communities of Nelson, Castlegar, Rossland and Trail, in partnership Communities Futures, Selkirk College and local technology … Read More»
Nelson & Area Economic Development Partnership’s 2018 Report Card
This year the Nelson & Area Economic Development Partnership (NAEDP) released a Report Card that provides economic indicators in four strategic priority areas: Business Retention and Expansion; Building Our Digital Economy; Housing; and Workforce The Report Card shares … Read More»
