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Community Futures Greater Trail

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    • Our Programs

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www.BizDAP.ca Helps Businesses Plan for Disaster

October 18, 2022 //  by Erik Kalacis

For Immediate Release – September 6, 2022 New Disaster Planning Resource Website Goes Live Designed with Input from Local Stakeholders for Local Businesses. TRAIL, BC   With the looming potential of a devastating natural or man-made disaster hitting our region, an Economic …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Planning

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

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

Self Employment Program Info Sessions

February 13, 2023 //  by Loro Seymour

Thinking about starting a business? Want to learn more about our Self Employment Program? Sign-up for one of our FREE weekly online ZOOM info sessions on Mondays 10:00am to 10:30am. Jessica Piccinin, our SE Program Business Counsellor will be on-hand to answer all of your questions. …

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Category: Careers, Events, Free on-line business training, NewsTag: Free Information Session, Self Employment Program

CFGT Staff Profile – Office Manager, Nicole Pipes

December 7, 2022 //  by Loro Seymour

Nicole joined the CFGT team in June of 2008 as Administrative Assistant and was promoted to Office Manager in 2016. During her 14 years of service she has kept the office running smoothly with her exceptional administrative, accounting, budgeting, policy development, human resources, and …

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Category: NewsTag: Staff Profile

CFGT Open House Celebrates Entrepreneurs

December 7, 2022 //  by Loro Seymour

Thanks to everyone that attended our Open House on November 24th. We really enjoyed hosting our clients, businesses, local government officials and community partners.  It was a great pleasure to kick-off the holiday season with all of you!A huge shout out to The Trail Beer Refinery for supplying …

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Category: Events, NewsTag: Open House

Canada Revenue Agency’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program

October 13, 2022 //  by Loro Seymour

he Canada Revenue Agency’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program is a federal tax incentive program. It is designed to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to do research and development (R&D) in Canada. The SR&ED Program lets you …

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Category: Careers, NewsTag: Free Online Resources

Your Ultimate Guide to Starting a Business in Canada

October 13, 2022 //  by Loro Seymour

Running your own business can be an exciting and rewarding career choice. It gives you the chance to be your own boss while building something of lasting value for yourself, your family and your community. But starting a business is not easy. Close to 40% of new businesses …

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Category: Careers, NewsTag: Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Free Online Resources

Our Board Wants to Hear From You!

October 13, 2022 //  by Loro Seymour

Meet Gerry (Woody) Woodhouse  “Community Futures Greater Trail helped me when I was first starting out in business, so I thought this would be a great way to give back to my community.” – Gerry Woodhouse Gerry joined the Board of Directors at Community Futures Greater Trail in …

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Category: NewsTag: Director

                           News Release

September 8, 2022 //  by Loro Seymour

New Disaster Planning Resource Website Goes Live! Designed with Input from Local Stakeholders for Local Businesses. For Immediate Release – September 6, 2022 TRAIL, BC,   With the looming potential of a devastating natural or man-made disaster hitting our region, an Economic …

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Category: News, Press ReleasesTag: Press Release

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 1, 2022 //  by Loro Seymour

Local indigenous artists asked to produce artwork for this year's orange T-shirts. On September 30th we wear an orange shirt. We wear it to honour the survivors of residential schools, their families, and the children who did not return home. We wear orange to show our respect. On …

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Category: NewsTag: Burntstick Graphic Design, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Stephanie Gill

Downtown Trail Improvement Committee

September 1, 2022 //  by Loro Seymour

A New Voice for Downtown Trail Businesses! Formed in November of 2021, the Downtown Trail Improvement Committee (DTIC) was created by Community Futures to work towards improving the downtown Trail business environment, livability, and shopping experience. DTIC members share information and …

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