Business Development Series

Community Futures has launched a new business development series that is open to the business community for a $80+HST fee per session. These 1/2 day programs are designed to help new and existing businesses grow and improve their management skills.

Upcoming sessions include:

Management Strategies - Are You Working on Your Big Picture? facilitated by Cheryl Fast;
Smart Strategies to Grow Your Business faciliated by Robbie Westgard;
Website Development for Small Business facilitated by Todd Avison;
Financial Management for Small Business facilitated by Judy Lloyd;
People Management for Small Business faciliated by Shawnee Love.

click here Workshop_Schedule_for_March_to_June_2013_web.doc or

call 250-868-2132 ext. 0

Created on 31 October 2012.

New Community Futures Business Centre

On Friday, August 24, 2012 Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Okanagan will move to our new business centre at:

Landmark 1 Building

Suite #210 - 1726 Dolphin Avenue

Kelowna BC

Phone 250-868-2132.

The office and training centre will resume full operation on Tuesday, August 28, 2012.

Created on 23 August 2012.

Community Futures Sponsors 2012 metabridge

Our biggest and best yet...

In Canada's Wine Country

"metabridge is becoming Canada’s place for emerging technology companies to connect to the Silicon Valley and beyond."

Since 2008 metabridge has evolved from a single-day 30 person event in Kelowna BC, to an annual program directly engaging hundreds of technology stakeholders across Western North America. Through focused and collaborative relationships, emerging technology companies are able to establish connections into the Silicon Valley, providing them with the opportunity to grow their business beyond Canada.

The 4th annual metabridge retreat will feature two days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in California’s Bay Area and exciting VIP hospitality events hosted in one of the world’s foremost wine regions.

From pitch breakout sessions, to fun outdoor activities, metabridge is changing the conference game ... it's Canada’s place for top startups to make connections with the Silicon Valley and beyond.

Friday Closing Party will feature BC based Current Swell.

Created on 04 June 2012.

Community Futures Pilots Youth Mean Business

Community Futures Central Okanagan is pleased to announce a new youth entrepreneurship program entitled Youth Mean Business. The program is targeted at youth aged 18-29 who are unemployed and not Employment Insurance (EI) eligible and have not had an EI claim for the past three years (5 years if maternity claim). Those that are accepted into the program can expect:

Created on 22 March 2012.

Funding for Youth Entrepreneurs Project in Kelowna

11:01 AM 09/27/2011

Under the program, Community Futures has been awarded $212,500 to help 25 local youth develop their business ideas and entrepreneurial skills. The project is part of a new $1.65-million pilot program introduced by the B.C. government and funded through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement.

The Youth Skills BC - Entrepreneurship Pilot Program is designed to assist unemployed youth (ages 15 to 29) who are non-Employment Insurance clients. It will support young people by enhancing their entrepreneurial, employability and occupational skills through the development of a formal business plan, mentorship and training.

Created on 27 September 2011.

UBC launches small business resource for BC communities

UBC launches small business resource for B.C. communities

Small businesses across British Columbia now have a free, comprehensive resource to boost their business-planning efforts and foster an online community of information and support, thanks to the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at the University of British Columbia.

The Small Business Accelerator, which launches today at www.sba-bc.ca, is a new gateway to business information for small firms and entrepreneurs throughout the province. It's also a valuable tool for public and college libraries, community development organizations and other agencies to support their clients.

Created on 22 November 2010.