Skip to content
Logo
  • Apply for a Loan
  • Training & Workshops
  • Contact Us
Questions? Call us!
Apply Now
  • Small Business Loans
    • Business Plan Workbook & Resources
    • Loan Calculator & Apply
    • Loan FAQs
    • Micro Loans Program
    • Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
  • Business Resources
    • Loan Calculator & Apply
    • Training & Workshops
    • Starting a Business
    • Resource Library
    • Mill Impacted Business Resources
    • Buying & Selling a Business
    • Registering a Business
    • Female Entrepreneurs
    • FAQs
    • Export Navigator
  • Volunteer with Us
  • News
  • About Us
    • Our Clients
    • Meet the Staff
    • CFC Publications
    • Community Projects
  • Get in Touch
Logo
Questions?
Apply Now
Menu
×
  • Small Business Loans
    • Business Plan Workbook & Resources
    • Loan Calculator & Apply
    • Loan FAQs
    • Micro Loans Program
    • Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
  • Business Resources
    • Loan Calculator & Apply
    • Training & Workshops
    • Starting a Business
    • Resource Library
    • Mill Impacted Business Resources
    • Buying & Selling a Business
    • Registering a Business
    • Female Entrepreneurs
    • FAQs
    • Export Navigator
  • Volunteer with Us
  • News
  • About Us
    • Our Clients
    • Meet the Staff
    • CFC Publications
    • Community Projects
  • Get in Touch
Logo
Questions? Call us!
×
  • Small Business Loans
    • Business Plan Workbook & Resources
    • Loan Calculator & Apply
    • Loan FAQs
    • Micro Loans Program
    • Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
  • Business Resources
    • Loan Calculator & Apply
    • Training & Workshops
    • Starting a Business
    • Resource Library
    • Mill Impacted Business Resources
    • Buying & Selling a Business
    • Registering a Business
    • Female Entrepreneurs
    • FAQs
    • Export Navigator
  • Volunteer with Us
  • News
  • About Us
    • Our Clients
    • Meet the Staff
    • CFC Publications
    • Community Projects
  • Get in Touch

Business Tips

How Businesses Can Harness the Power of AI Technology 

By Community Futures
AI group at table

In today’s fast-paced world, businesses are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology, offering businesses of all sizes the tools to work smarter, not harder.

Read More

How Community Futures Cowichan Helps Female Entrepreneurs

By Community Futures
Female Entrepreneur

In the heart of Cowichan, there is a new growing momentum in the Cowichan business community. Female entrepreneurs are gradually reshaping the region’s economic landscape. At Community Futures Cowichan, we proudly support female entrepreneurs and witness their incredible impact on our community.

Read More

Crafting a Comprehensive Business Plan

By Community Futures
Business plan

Here at Community Futures Cowichan, drawing from our extensive experience, we are committed to imparting insights into the art of composing a business plan that not only captivates investors but also steers you towards success.

Read More

Latest News

  • Plan Like a CEO
  • Leadership Lab – February 6 – March 13, 2026
  • Dec 10: Ask the Expert
  • International Female Entrepreneurship Day Events
  • It’s Small Business Month!

News Categories

  • Business Tips (3)
  • CF Events (3)
  • CF News (5)
  • Community Events (2)
  • Funding News (3)
  • General News (1)

communityfuturescowichan

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

🎉MyCF is a platform for busy business owners and e 🎉MyCF is a platform for busy business owners and employees to upgrade their skills without traveling to the classroom. There's a workshop for everyone! Sign up for your free account at mycommunityfuturesbc.ca
Did you know that Lake Cowichan, Honeymoon Bay and Did you know that Lake Cowichan, Honeymoon Bay and Youbou has a taxi service available to get you home Safe and Sound.
An airport and wedding shuttle service is also available?
Spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family and neighbours.
(250) 466-6332.
Export Navigator's third webinar in a series desi Export Navigator's  third webinar in a series designed to help businesses and organizations explore global trade through Indigenous values, governance systems, and sovereignty. 
Webinar #3: Protecting Indigenous Intellectual Property
Date/Time: June 11, 2026; 10 - 11:30 am 
Format: Live Zoom Presentation

Register here: https://zoom.us/.../7917763628660/WN_3qWoDKpKSJy027nR0NHueg
#ExportNavigator 

Learn how Indigenous businesses and creators can better protect their art, designs, brands, stories, and knowledge as they expand into online and international markets. This webinar explores the opportunities and limitations of intellectual property protection through an Indigenous business lens, with a focus on proactive strategies, cultural considerations, and reducing the risk of misuse or copying.
Can't attend live? Register for the session and you will receive the replay following the webinar.
☕💐MyCF is a platform for busy business owners and ☕💐MyCF is a platform for busy business owners and employees to upgrade their skills without traveling to the classroom. There's a workshop for everyone! Sign up for your free account at mycommunityfuturesbc.ca
Follow on Instagram

logo-600-white-v3
WEDC logos
SDE
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

Email our office

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.

Business Hours

Monday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat/Sun
Closed
Leave a Google Review
Facebook Instagram

About Us

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.

© 2026 Community Futures Cowichan. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Powered By Market2All

Scroll To Top