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Community Futures Greater Trail

Growing communities one idea at a time

  • About
    • About CFGT

      • About Community Futures
      • Board of Directors
      • Our Staff
      • Reports and Financials
      • Success Stories
      • Contact Us
      • Privacy Policy
    • Our Programs

      • Self Employment
      • Basin Business Advisors
      • Export Navigator
      • Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
      • Community Economic Development
  • Financing
    • Financing Services
    • Applying for Loans
    • Business Loan FAQs
    • Business Loans 101
    • Micro Loans
    • Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
    • Redress Policy
    • Loan Payment Calculator
  • Coaching & Advice
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    • Export Navigator
    • Basin Business Advisors
    • Workshops & Training
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Career Opportunity – Self Employment Counsellor

November 1, 2021 //  by Erik Kalacis

Posted: November 1, 2021 Job TitleSelf-Employment Business Counsellor – Contract Position Job SummaryOnline and in-person delivery of WorkBC Self-Employment (SE) Program for clients in the Greater Trail region and potentially Creston if interested. Duties include assessing client suitability …

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Category: Careers, News

Business Workshop Survey

July 8, 2020 //  by Loro Seymour

HELP US SERVE YOU BETTER!   We are developing workshops to meet the needs of our business community.   Please take one minute to give us your feedback now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9J9H6DF …

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Category: Press Releases, SurveysTag: Business Supports, Business Workshop Survey, Small business education

Business Training Survey

July 7, 2020 //  by Kristine MacGillivray

Are you looking for local small business workshops? Complete the entrepreneurial training survey below and you will be entered into a draw to win free attendance to one of the workshops listed. Don't delay! Survey deadline is September 4, 2020. Create your own user feedback survey …

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Category: Events, News, Press ReleasesTag: Bookkeeping training, Business PlanningFree Workshop, Community survey, Free business training

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: RRRF COVID-19 Support Loans Delivered by Community Futures.

June 4, 2020 //  by Erik Kalacis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2020 Community Futures Delivers COVID-19 Support Loans for Rural Businesses Mission, BC: Rural small businesses in British Columbia impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can now access new financial relief and recovery support. Community Futures offices throughout …

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Category: News, Press ReleasesTag: Regional Relief and Recovery Fund Community Futures Greater Trail, RRRF

COVID-19 – Latest Business Supports & Resources

April 22, 2020 //  by Erik Kalacis

Check out these two resources summarizing all the latest federal and provincial supports for business. BCEDA Guide of Resources COVID-19 Information Guide. …

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Category: NewsTag: Business Supports

COVID-19 Business Virtual Roundtable Meet-Ups

April 8, 2020 //  by Erik Kalacis

Please join us for our weekly South Kootenay COVID-19 Business Virtual Roundtable discussion via Zoom video conference to learn, share and support our local businesses and residents. Register HERE for our weekly Roundtable Meet-Up, every Tuesday at 1:00PM PST Hosted by Lower Columbia …

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Category: News

Prepare your business for unexpected emergencies. Join us for a FREE on-line workshop beginning at Noon on June 15, 2022.

April 11, 2022 //  by Loro Seymour

Emergencies and disasters for business are unavoidable and are happening more and more frequent these days. It is also becoming more difficult to predict when or what will happen next but we are almost certain that another economic down-turn is just around the corner. The best time to strategize is …

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Category: Free on-line business training, NewsTag: Business Continuity Planning, Community Economic Resilience Planning, Disaster Planning

COMMUNITY FUTURES INTRODUCES A FREE NEW TOOL TO HELP BUSINESSES PLAN FOR DISASTER

April 11, 2022 //  by Loro Seymour

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2022 Trail, B.C. – Community Futures British Columbia has launched a new online tool that will help prepare for and mitigate the impact of disasters that affect their business. The tool is free for all businesses to use. The past two years …

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Category: News, Press ReleasesTag: Business Continuity Planning, Community Economic Resilience Planning, Disaster Planning

BEER CAN CHANGE A TOWN

March 10, 2022 //  by Loro Seymour

A lot of folks say that the Trail Beer Refinery was the start of a turnaround in making downtown Trail, more vibrant. It encouraged other local business owners to improve their own building facades which improved the entire business strip. Gina Ironmonger is a Trail resident who cares about …

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Category: Local business promotion, NewsTag: Local business promotion

Introducing our new Self Employment Program Business Counsellor

February 18, 2022 //  by Loro Seymour

Community Futures is pleased to introduce our new Self-Employment Business Counsellor, Jessica Piccinin. Raised in the Creston area, Jessica is the owner of Root & Vine Acres farm and the The Peppered Pig food truck. In her role with Community Futures, Jessica will deliver the Creston and …

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Category: Careers, Events, News, Training/Workshop, Uncategorized

Basic Bookkeeping Workshop – January 18, 2022 from 9am – 4pm

January 5, 2022 //  by Loro Seymour

An introduction to the dual-entry bookkeeping system. Learn; Ledger entries, accounts receivable/payable, produce financial statements and much more. Cost is $100 + GST payable by e-transfer to payment@communityfutures.com Register at loro@communityfutures.com before January 14th . …

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Category: Events, News, Training/WorkshopTag: Bookkeeping training, On-line training

CED in the South Kootenay – Our Roles

December 16, 2021 //  by Loro Seymour

Wednesday January 19, 2022Noon - 1:30 pm …

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Category: Events, News

“Your Epic Day” Campaign Aims to Drive Tourism Awareness

December 7, 2021 //  by Loro Seymour

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town …

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Category: News, Press ReleasesTag: News, Press Release

Basic Bookkeeping Workshop – Oct. 25, 2021 9:00am – 4:00pm

August 11, 2021 //  by Loro Seymour

Latest health orders will determine if this session will be held in person or via zoom conference. Learn: Ledger entries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and much more. Participants are required to bring a laptop loaded with Microsoft Excel (or similar spreadsheet software) Cost: $100 + …

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Category: Careers, Events, News, Training/WorkshopTag: Bookkeeping training, business workshop

Facebook for Beginners Workshop – Nov. 22, 2021 9:00am – 1:00pm

August 11, 2021 //  by Loro Seymour

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Facebook for Beginners Workshop – Nov. 22, 2021 9:00am – 1:00pmRead More

Category: Careers, Events, News, Training/WorkshopTag: business workshop, Facebook Training

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