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Celebrating Small Businesses

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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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communityfuturescowichan

Providing Business loans, business advice and business supports to the Cowichan Valley.
Starting or growing a business comes with unique c Starting or growing a business comes with unique challenges. You need personal support and flexible financing that traditional banks aren’t designed to provide. Credit issues, lack of credit history, a unique business concept, or a desire for a small business savvy loan partner with deep roots in the community are why many entrepreneurs like you find their way to Community Futures Cowichan. Reach out to us to find out what we are able to do for you. https://cfcowichan.ca/ Call: (250) 746-1004 or info@cfcowichan.ca
Business Support! With myCommunityFutures, you get Business Support! With myCommunityFutures, you get access to expert-led webinars and workshops on marketing, HR, finance, strategy, and more—all designed to help you grow. 📌 What’s available? ✅ On-Demand Webinars – Watch anytime, anywhere ✅ Live Webinars – Join in real-time or catch the replay 💰 Free in select Community Futures service areas across most of BC! Available to startups, small businesses, social enterprises, or non-profits. Some of the up-coming Workshops for July. Please click link to find a full list of workshops available. 👉 Get started today: https://mycommunityfuturesbc.ca/home/ July 8 - 10-11am - Google Business Basics July 9 - 1 - 2 pm - Key Elements of Service Contracts July 10 - 10am - 12 pm - Neurodivergent Proof Your Business July 15 - 10 - 11 am - The Empathic Brand July 16 - 10 am - 12 pm - Turning Difficult Conversations into Opportunities for Growth. July 17 - 10am - 12pm - Cultivating Inclusion: Edi Learning Experience July 22 - 10 - 11 am - Ai For Customer Experience #myCommunityFutures #communityfuturesbc #cfbc #Workshops #Webinars #RuralBusinessBC
Looking to grow your business? Here’s why gettin Looking to grow your business? Here’s why getting a business loan with Community Futures Cowichan is a SMART move: ✅ Flexible Financing – We understand that one size doesn’t fit all. Our loans are tailored to fit your business goals – whether you’re expanding, hiring, or launching something new. ✅ Local Decisions, Local Support – We’re based right here in the Cowichan Valley. That means faster decisions and support from people who understand our local economy. ✅ Free Expert Advice – Every entrepreneur gets access to FREE business guidance – no matter what stage you’re at. We’re with you from startup to success. ✅ Over 35 Years of Experience – We’ve been helping Cowichan Valley businesses thrive since 1985. We’re not just lenders – we’re partners in your growth. 🌱 Let’s build your business together. Visit cfcowichan.ca to get started! #CowichanBusiness #SmallBusinessLoans #BusinessSupport #CommunityFuturesCowichan #GrowLocal #Entrepreneurship #SmartLoan
Hey There Salt Spring Island! Whether you’re lau Hey There Salt Spring Island! Whether you’re launching a small business, expanding an existing venture, or looking for guidance through a challenge - Community Futures Cowichan offers financing, business support and mentorship tailored to the unique needs of Salt Spring Island. From makers and artists to food producers and eco-tourism entrepreneurs, we’re proud to support the hardworking business owners of rural communities like yours. Community Futures Cowichan is based in the Cowichan Valley - and here for Salt Spring Island too. We’re set up to meet remotely—by phone, video, or email—so you can get the help you need without the trip. LET’S CONNECT! Learn more about what we have to offer at www.cfcowichan.ca or reach us at (250) 746-1004 or info@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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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.

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