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Celebrating Small Businesses

By Community Futures
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October is Small Business Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of small businesses to our economy and communities.

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  • AI Summer School Workshop – Business Workshop
  • How Businesses Can Harness the Power of AI Technology 
  • Celebrating Small Businesses
  • Why Upgrading Your Business Skills and Knowledge Matters 
  • Embrace the Business Award Season in Cowichan Valley, BC

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communityfuturescowichan

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

Offers flexible meeting options, virtual support, Offers flexible meeting options, virtual support, and realistic timelines that accommodate busy lives and personal responsibilities.  We help clients get organized step-by-step, providing templates, tools, and support to develop their business plan and financial documents. 
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
Thinking of buying or selling a business? Venture Thinking of buying or selling a business?
Venture Connect helps businesses find new owners, and buyers find the right businesses. They are here to help make the transition smooth and successful. The focus is on rural and remote businesses—including right here in the Cowichan Valley—by helping owners and sellers navigate the sale or purchase of a business. 
Their mission is to maintain strong economies through business retention during nationwide demographic shifts and a new era of business transitions. It recognizes the importance of local knowledge and experience and they bring together local knowledge and key partners—from REALTORS® and immigration consultants to brokers and government agencies—to support your next step.
Whether you're ready to retire, pivot, or grow—your business journey matters. 🌱
 Explore your options at https://ventureconnect.ca
Your first consultation is free. 
#CowichanBusiness #VentureConnect #BusinessTransition #CommunityFutures #SmallBusinessSupport #BuySellBusiness #VancouverIslandBusiness #CowichanValley
MyCommunity Futures up-coming Workshops: July 29 MyCommunity Futures up-coming Workshops:

July 29 , 10-11am - AI Content Creation
July 31, 10 am - 12pm - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for Employees
Aug. 12, 10-11 am - Creative Collaboration with AI
Aug. 14, 10-11 am Summer Reset: Clarity for Strategic Growth
Aug. 19, 10-11 - Scaling Your Business with AI.
Aug. 21, 10-11 am - IP Law for Small Business
Aug. 26, 10 am -12 pm - Idea Generator
Aug. 27, 10-11 am - Instagram Analytics

Workshops for Startups, Businesses and Non-Profits
Our workshops offer opportunity for deeper engagement, asking questions, and the chance to participate in hands-on activities (where applicable). Led by experienced professionals, these sessions focus on practical skills in areas like marketing, human resources, strategic planning, and more - designed to help you quickly apply what you learn.

How It Works
Create an account, or login, visit this webpage, then select your webinar and click "Register".
https://mycommunityfuturesbc.ca/supports/workshops/

Pricing
Free of charge in select Community Futures services in areas in B.C.. Check Eligibility. For those outside eligible areas, services can be accessed on a fee-for-service basis.

Questions:  information@communityfutures.ca  1-604-289-4222
Export Navigator is a program designed to assist b Export Navigator is a program designed to assist businesses in British Columbia with the export process. It provides:
- One-on-one consultations with dedicated Export Advisors to tailor guidance according to specific business needs. 
- Free support and ongoing guidance from community-based advisors to help businesses grow outside of B.C.
- Resources for developing export strategies and researching new markets. 
Step-by-step guidance to navigate the complexities of exporting. 

For more information, you can visit the official website of Export Navigator. 
https://exportnavigator.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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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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