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  • Leadership Lab – February 6 – March 13, 2026
  • Dec 10: Ask the Expert
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communityfuturescowichan

Providing Business loans, business advice and business supports to the Cowichan Valley.

Community Futures Cowichan is a local business dev Community Futures Cowichan is a local business development organization that provides access to financing and resources to new and growing businesses.  When you work with us you work with local people with experience helping businesses start and grow. 
LET’S CONNECT! Learn more about what we have to offer at https://cfcowichan.ca/ or reach us at (250) 746-1004 and info@cfcowichan.ca
Export Navigator Information session on CUSMA at N Export Navigator Information session on CUSMA at NO COST - Join this 30-minute information session on December 10th, at 10 am to learn how the CUSMA Compliance Advisory Services Initiative (CCASI) can help your business reduce risk, streamline operations, and access expert support at no cost.
Secure your spot - https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AbDgj5jqQYy2CM4cgzua6w#/registration
ASK THE EXPERT - December 10, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm C ASK THE EXPERT - December 10, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Cowichan Regional Visitors Centre. Join us for networking, lunch and refreshments, and engaging conversation with fellow female entrepreneurs

In celebration of Women's Entrepreneurship Day, we are bringing together a panel of local female entrepreneurs who are experts in the key areas of business operations. 

Four great experts to help you with the big questions and challenges in operating your business ! Not only are they experts, but they also have the lived experience of starting and operating a business as a female. This is a great chance to ask your questions and be a part of a conversation all about the rewards and challenges of female small business owners. 
 
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day panel:
- Social Media - The Basics & The Latest - Sara Bjornson, Time in the Valley
- Branding - What's the Secret Sauce -  Lindsey-Lea Mercer, Identity Graphics
- HR - Best Practices to Keep Everyone Happy -  Kathy Neeves, Evolution HR
- Bookkeeping - Tips that Make Sense & Money - Koren Palmer, Host Bookkeeping

There will be light lunch served. This event is for females only, and is generously sponsored  by WeBC, Community Futures BC, and Community Futures Cowichan.

Lunch is provided.  SEATING IS LIMITED. RSVP Today!

To Register:
https://www.duncancc.bc.ca/events/details/ask-the-expert-celebrating-women-entrepreneurs-13769
email: admin@duncancc.bc.ca
Call: (250) 748-1111
Our Leadership Lab is a hands-on leaning opportuni Our Leadership Lab is a hands-on leaning opportunity designed for Cowichan-based business owners and managers who want to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact.
Who Should Attend
✔ Local business owners with limited time
✔ Leaders scaling or strengthening their operations
✔ People stepping into higher levels of responsibility
✔ Those ready to delegate, make strategic decisions, and grow confidently
✔ Successors preparing to take on more leadership in the business

What You’ll Walk Away With
• Practical tools you’ll use long after the workshop ends
• Improved communication and decision-making skills
• A stronger leadership mindset (less reaction, more strategy)
• Confidence in delegating, coaching, and managing people
• A network of supportive business peers

Friday mornings:  February 6 - March 13 - 8-11 am
Location: 135 Third Street, Duncan.

Register on our website: https://cfcowichan.ca/business-resources/training-workshops/ or Link in Bio
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Each year Community Futures receives core operating funds from Western Economic Diversification Canada, a department within the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.

Get In Touch!

250-746-1004

135 Third Street, Duncan, B.C. V9L 1R9

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Community Futures Cowichan is grateful to the Coast Salish peoples, on whose unceded territories we do business, learn and grow together in a spirit of community, collaboration, and reconciliation.

Huy tseep q'u.

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Community Futures is a non-profit community business financing organization created to support small and medium-sized enterprises throughout rural BC, paving the way for diversified local economies and job creation.

Through local community economic development initiatives, Community Futures sustains and improves communities and their economies by creating long-term, sustainable businesses.

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