December 23rd, 2010 Since February, 2009, the responsibility for delivery of the SE program was transferred from the Federal Government over to the Provincial Government. Up until now, the Province has continued to honour the terms and conditions of the contracts that were previously written with … Read More»
2010 Business Retention & Expansion Final Report
November 23rd, 2010 Attached is the final report for the 2010 Business Retention and Expansion Survey. The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership received feedback from over 200 businesses in Nelson and Area. The overall goal is to build a positive business environment for the success … Read More»
Business Retention and Expansion Initiative
September 29th, 2010 Thanks for your participation! The business retention and expansion (BR+E) survey is now complete. We’d like to say a big thank you to all the local business owners who took the time to speak with us, or who filled out the survey online. We are compiling the results, … Read More»
Small Business Internship Program
July 1st, 2010 Do you know of a local Small or Medium Business that can benefit from increasing their e-commerce capacity? If so, Community Futures may be able to provide up to 75% of the funds directed to the student's wages. Community Futures is working with Industry Canada to match small … Read More»
Welcoming Communities Survey
February 8th, 2010 Please fill out this quick survey to help our communities become more welcoming and inclusive. Deadline for filling out survey is March 31. Thank you. Link: www.surveymonkey.com/s/wcs Return to Recent News … Read More»
Contract Position available immediately
November 23rd, 2009 Invest Kootenay is a growing partnership made up of 7 Kootenay communities. It involves local governments, economic development organizations and Chambers of Commerce, and aims at attracting and retaining investment. The website InvestKootenay.com is the central tool utilized … Read More»
Small Business Bootcamp Presentations
October 21st, 2009 All presentations from the Small Business Bootcamps can be found on this website under Economic Development (the green bar above) - look under 'Reports' for the presentation you are looking for. Not all presentations are available on the website. For more info please call Lisa … Read More»
Small Business Bootcamp coming to Creston, Castlegar and Nelson
October 13th, 2009 Small Business Bootcamp is offered in Creston October 19, and Castlegar and Nelson on October 21. Look at the Upcoming Events section on the Home page to find more information on the Small Business Event coming to your community Return to Recent News … Read More»
New Residents Survey – Nelson a mecca for those under 45
August 6th, 2009 Survey given to new residents provides interesting results of who is moving to Nelson, and from where Link: www.futures.bc.ca/documents/pressreleasenewresidentsurvey2009.pdf Return to Recent News … Read More»
