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
Small Business Week 2018 Cont'd.
October 15, 2018 to October 20, 2018
Thousands of entrepreneurs come together to learn, network and celebrate entrepreneurship during BDC Small Business Week.
South & West Alberta
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Event
Small Business Week 2018
October 12, 2018 to October 20, 2018
BDC Small Business Week is an annual celebration of entrepreneurship that the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has organized for almost 40 years.
North & East Alberta
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What's New
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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The theme of BDC Small Business Week is Digitize Now, but what might the future be like for the next generation of entrepreneurs? https://t.co/tXJ824AKUu
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Small Business Week is here! Check out some of the 2018 Community Futures events happening in your area. https://t.co/gbSDbn8x7d https://t.co/da1EUEAa7I
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There are many reasons why small businesses need funding. Find out the 5 things you should know before you apply. https://t.co/l2BqWFbkyK
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RT @WD_Canada: What do you think a stronger western Canadian economy will look like 10 years from now? Visit our website to share… https://t.co/91c6NcjpYp
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Ever wondered how to get approval from a lender? The 5 C’s of lending will help you understand what lenders are looking for in their borrowers. https://t.co/1M2KGO3tgo https://t.co/suKEsdUxEO
How to get a small business loan
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Bright futures
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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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