REGIONALLY DRIVEN
Community Economic Development
Small Business Support
Lending
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Growing communities one idea at a time since 1985
Community Futures is a regionally-based organization that contributes to the social and economic well-being of the Shuswap by providing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs access to services tailored to individual needs. From training programs, advisory supports, to small business lending, Community Futures is a full support hub for new and existing businesses.
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Small Business Advisory
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Advocacy and Support
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Entrepreneurial Training
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Self-Employment Training and Support
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives and Projects
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Community Economic Development
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Small Business Lending including, but not limited to:
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Emergency Loans
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Equipment Loans
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Youth Business Loans
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4-H Agricultural Youth Loans
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Micro Business Loans
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Syndicated Small Business Loans $1 million+
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Small Business Loans - up to $150,000
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Gain access to timely information and subject matter experts.
We have made the investment in this service, so that small business owners, entrepreneurs and community leaders don't have to! Shuswap-based businesses and organizations are invited to register and access training and workshops without additional cost
Serving the Shuswap
Our office is located in Salmon Arm, on the traditional, unceded territory of the Secwepemc people, with whom we share these lands and where we live and work together.
Community Futures Shuswap is honoured to provide services to support entrepreneurs, small businesses and community organizations located in Salmon Arm, North Shuswap, South Shuswap, Sicamous, Malakwa and Falkland (also recognized as CSRD electoral areas C, D, E, F, & G).