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»
2019 CED Forum
Community Futures Central Kootenay would like to invite you to the 2019 Community Economic Development Forum in Castlegar, BC on April 8 - 9, 2019. The theme for this two-day event is Natural Disasters - how to prepare, respond and recover. The forum will bring together experts who … 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»
Community Futures Small Business Training Centre Wins Award for Excellence and Innovation
Small Business Training Centre wins Award for Excellence and Innovation at Provincial Conference Community Futures Central Kootenay (CFCK) is pleased to announce that the Small Business Training Centre won the Community Futures British Columbia (CFBC) Award for Excellence and Innovation at the 2018 … 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»
Junior Dragons Den Championship May 5th, 2018!
TRAIL, BC – On Saturday, May 5, young entrepreneurs will compete for cash to support their small business dreams at the Junior Dragons Den Championship at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail, B.C. The event, organized by Community Futures Greater Trail, features the winning business concepts from … Read More»
Chris Bell Awarded Community Futures Volunteer of the Year
Castlegar entrepreneur, Chris Bell, recognized for his outstanding volunteer work Nelson, BC—Community Futures Central Kootenay (CFCK) is pleased to recognize Chris Bell for his years of volunteer work in Castlegar and the Central Kootenay. He has been involved in a variety of organizations, … Read More»
