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Business Peer Mentoring Group Facilitator – Expression of Interest

Community Futures Cowichan 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.  We have a wide variety…

RRRF Deadline Extended

On September 21, 2023, The Federal Government extended the “interest free” period of Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) to January 18, 2024, for all eligible borrowers in good standing. If you worked with Community Futures Cowichan to obtain your RRRF loan and have questions, please contact our office at 250 746 1004 or email…

CFBC Q3 Rural BC Economic Bulletin

For interesting and relevant statistics about BC’s Rural Economy, check out the CFBC Economic Bulletin for info on housing, employment, and demographic shifts.

How is Community Futures Cowichan Different Than a Bank?

We often get asked, how is Community Futures Cowichan different than a bank?