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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Spotlight on Our Impact
This is an important time to be involved with the Community Futures program, the businesses and communities we serve are faced with many challenges including addressing accelerating change and...
Event
Inventure$ 2019
June 05, 2019 to June 07, 2019
INVENTURE$ 2019 is a must-attend ‘unconference’ for creative minds. Over three days we will bring venture capitalists, angel investors, startups, entrepreneurs, service providers and thought leaders...
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T4M Start-up World
May 07, 2019 to May 09, 2019
With “T4M Start-up World”, T4M – Technology for Medical Devices is joining forces with trade journal medtech zwo to provide a professional platform for company founders to present their promising medical...
What's New
Rural Futures, Tech Realities
We are pleased to have had Ken Coates as a keynote speaker at our 2018 Symposium and AGM, and are featuring a two-part series exploring some of the complex issues and ideas facing our communities...
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We can help with business start-ups and expansions. Our 27 Community Futures offices offer loan solutions and business development services that are purpose built for rural Alberta. https://t.co/frjtJfBIYY
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Have you ever thought about selling your farm or business? Do you know how to start? If you answered “no,” you’re not alone. It’s a wake-up call for business owners to start one sooner rather than later. https://t.co/3keClH3BRv @sxnm #starttoday https://t.co/xWhsPVqkkd
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RT @Entrepreneur: 4 Difficult Steps on the Journey from 'Zero to One' | by @EdrizioCruz https://t.co/hJGBT8aZ4T
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Twelve Canadian companies have been selected for the 2019 Global Cleantech 100 list. Check out this annual guide to the world’s top companies in green technology innovation. @BetaKit https://t.co/q9h2FlQt9C https://t.co/VmO1vXSSGs
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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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