Make a profit. Make a difference. Alberta's rural entrepreneurs do both.
Every day entrepreneurs are starting and growing great businesses in rural Alberta. Driven by a desire for more freedom and flexibility, they are carving out a solid future for themselves and their communities. As local champions of community, we know that quality of life, passion and profit can co-exist beautifully here. And, we've got a full suite of financing and business supports to help rural entrepreneurs make a profit and make a difference.
Targetted Training and Coaching
Community Futures gets rural small businesses like no one else.
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Flexible financing to start or grow
We say "yes" and "how can we help you" when others say "no".
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27 locations around Alberta to serve you
We live where you live and we care about community.
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Goshen Physiotherapy Center o/a Body Dynamics
I am an immigrant to Canada from Nigeria. As you can imagine I faced not only a language and culture barrier, but I also have a physical disability from having suffered polio as a child in a...
Event
2019 ACC Excellence Summit
March 05, 2019 to March 07, 2019
ACC Excellence Summit featuring Disney Institute presenting Disney's Approach To Leadership Excellence, Disney's Approach To Employee Engagement, and Disney's Approach To Quality Service
For nearly...
Event
2019 Annual AIHA Stakeholder Event
January 17, 2019
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Hosted by AIHA. the annual stakeholder event is a full-day networking conference offering attendees an opportunity to engage with industry experts and elected officials....
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Planning for the Future
Have you ever thought about selling your farm or business? Do you know how to start?
If you answered “no,” you’re not alone. A recent Business Development Bank of Canada study found that...
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RT @CETACWEST: 11% of the technology companies in Alberta in 2018 are in Clean Tech! https://t.co/OHBxY3kLwW
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Community Futures Network of Alberta
Box 753Cochrane, AB T4C 1A9
T: 403-851-9995
Toll free: 1-877-482-3672
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