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How Businesses Can Harness the Power of AI Technology 

By Community Futures
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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.

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How Community Futures Cowichan Helps Female Entrepreneurs

By Community Futures
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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.

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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.

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

Workshop ALERT!! You have tried ChatGPT. You know Workshop ALERT!! You have tried ChatGPT.  You know AI is a thing.  But you are not sure how to make it actually work for your business, consistently, in a way that saves you real time.

This two-hour workshop is designed specifically for women entrepreneurs who are past the basics and ready to put AI to work.  Facilitated by Sara Bjornson, Founder of Time in the Valley Consulting Inc. and MBA candidate, this session will give you the tools, prompts, and a personalized plan you can implement starting the next day.

No Tech background required.  Bring a phone, tablet, or laptop.  Space is limited.
The workshop is presented by Community Futures Cowichan and supported by WEBC.

Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/261557131973057
Community Futures Cowichan has OFFICE SPACE AVAILA Community Futures Cowichan has OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR RENT. 
Available July 1, 2026.
Looking for a professional office space in downtown Duncan? 
Two offices (side-by-side) on the lower-level available for rent. 

Approx. 80 - 100 sq. ft each. $450 each per month.
Each office space is ideal for a professional or business that has limited walk in client traffic. 
Perfect for remote workers, consultants, administration, bookkeeping, and more.
Please call or email Dale Krikke to view at
(250) 746-1004  or
dkrikke@cfcowichan.ca
Workshop ALERT!! You have tried ChatGPT. You know Workshop ALERT!! You have tried ChatGPT.  You know AI is a thing.  But you are not sure how to make it actually work for your business, consistently, in a way that saves you real time.

This two-hour workshop is designed specifically for women entrepreneurs who are past the basics and ready to put AI to work.  Facilitated by Sara Bjornson, Founder of Time in the Valley Consulting Inc. and MBA candidate, this session will give you the tools, prompts, and a personalized plan you can implement starting the next day.

No Tech background required.  Bring a phone, tablet, or laptop.  Space is limited.
The workshop is presented by Community Futures Cowichan and supported by WEBC.

Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/261557131973057
Community Futures Cowichan has OFFICE SPACE AVAILA Community Futures Cowichan has OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR RENT. 
Available July 1, 2026.
Looking for a professional office space in downtown Duncan? 
Two offices (side-by-side) on the lower-level available for rent. 

Approx. 80 - 100 sq. ft each. $450 each per month.
Each office space is ideal for a professional or business that has limited walk in client traffic. 
Perfect for remote workers, consultants, administration, bookkeeping, and more.
Please call or email Dale Krikke to view at
(250) 746-1004  or
dkrikke@cfcowichan.ca
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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.

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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.

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