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»
The Great BC Business Sale
To help promote business opportunities and investment in rural BC, The Great BC Business Sale has been granted funding by the Province of BC through the Rural Dividend Program. This initiative will unfold over the next 18 months, culminating in a trade show at the Vancouver Convention Centre on … 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»
Community Futures Open House in Kaslo
You're invited! Community Futures Central Kootenay is hosting an Open House on Monday, May 13, 6-8pm, at the Angry Hen brewery in Kaslo. Come meet our Board of Directors, learn about Community Futures services, and network with members of the local business community. Click here to RSVP … 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»
Annual and Regional Reports 2017-18
The 2017-18 fiscal year has been a dynamic time for Community Futures Central Kootenay board and staff members with the advancement of several exciting programs and awards, including: Export Navigator – Kootenay-Boundary businesses from a variety of sectors will continue to receive the benefits … Read More»
