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...
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CME LEAN & GREEN 101 Workshop
September 26, 2018
The market and regulatory environments are changing. Today's competitive manufacturers know environmental sustainability is key to business success. Environmental waste impacts competitiveness, the bottom...
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Aboriginal Business Match Alberta
September 24, 2018 to September 26, 2018
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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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Small Businesses make up about 95.5% of all Alberta businesses. We offer loan solutions and business development services that are purpose-built for rural Alberta. https://t.co/iZFz39sFFf
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Bright futures
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Community Futures Network of Alberta
#3209, 101 Sunset DriveCochrane, AB T4C 0W7
T: 403-851-9995
Toll free: 1-877-482-3672
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