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How Businesses Can Harness the Power of AI Technology 

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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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Crafting a Comprehensive Business Plan

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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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communityfuturescowichan

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

New Year, new you! When local businesses thrive, New Year, new you!  When local businesses thrive, our whole community grows.
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
New Year, New Opportunities! Start your 2026 with New Year, New Opportunities!  Start your 2026 with momentum.

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.

Investment $250
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/
New Year, new you! When local businesses thrive, New Year, new you!  When local businesses thrive, our whole community grows.
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
📢 New Workshop Alert! 🎥✨ January 20th 10:00am – 1 📢 New Workshop Alert! 🎥✨ January 20th  10:00am – 11:00am 
Feel like marketing is a soulless grind? This workshop is for small business owners who want to skip the social media noise and connect authentically with real people. Learn why person-to-person marketing outshines digital hype for small businesses in BC, how to craft a genuine story, and practical ways to spread the word without feeling salesy. From effective business cards to networking that feels natural, you’ll gain tools to build meaningful business relationships that work for you. 

🔗 Register today: https://www.mycommunityfuturesbc.ca/webinars/1118/marketing_for_mere_mortals/ 

Participation in this workshop is free of charge within select CF-service regions. Outside of these areas, you can still join for a fee-for-service. Please check the eligibility details on the myCommunityFutures website. 

#myCommunityFutures #CFBCWorkshop #communityfuturesbc #cfbc  #RuralBusinessBC
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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.

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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