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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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Unlocking the Power of Government Funding

By Community Futures

Grant funding. Pocketed figured out how to effectively leverage government funding, securing over $750K in grant funding and tax credits.

Pocketed makes government funding more accessible to every business owner. Impactful funding, right in your back pocket.

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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.
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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
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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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