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We Help With Rural Economic Diversification

Rural Economic Diversification is the core of what we do. We work alongside community leaders and other key stakeholders to create Community Economic Development plans and implement projects that support value-added activity and expansion into new sectors.

We take the pulse of our business community and provide guidance on business retention and succession planning strategies.

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Who Do We Partner With?

Banks / Financial Institutions

We bridge the financing gap and help your client launch or stabilize their business. Our primary goal is to make them more bankable, so that they can continue their journey with you.

Chambers Of Commerce & Rotary Clubs

Let’s collaborate together to host presentations, information sessions and to advance the training and skills of our business community.

Municipalities & Economic Development Committees

We’d love to work closer with you to develop a more prosperous business community and a stronger diversified economy.

To find out more about how we partner with you, please click here to download our Partners Info Packages.

Partnering With Community Futures Grows A Prosperous Small Business Community

We know that it can be frustrating when an enthusiastic entrepreneur comes in, has a great business idea, however, the business can't get the funding they need to get started.

When a financial institution’s business lending policies don't allow for a prospective client to receive a lending product, we want to partner with you to ensure their success and help bridge that gap. 

We do so by:

Helping them build a solid business plan by planning for the best case, average and worst case scenarios

Creating a marketing plan or expansion strategy

Providing one-on-one coaching, business consulting and mentoring

Securing financing

Partnering with us helps create community growth, jobs and economic diversification in the Community Futures Alberta region.

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I’d Love To Partner With Community Futures, What’s Next?

Partnering with us is easy. Simply reach out to us and we can provide you with tools to better serve your clients or members.

Community Futures Partners FAQs

What’s the difference between a bank and Community Futures?

We are a community-based developmental lender. Your business plan and loan applications are reviewed by experts in small business who understand our unique business climate. We will work with you to ensure your plan is sound, and we can apply flexible terms to meet your business needs. Our goals revolve around helping businesses succeed, not increasing shareholder profit.

Contact Us

Community Futures Network of Alberta
Box 753 – Cochrane, AB T4C 1A9
T: 403-851-9995
Toll free: 1-877-482-3672

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About Community Futures

Guidance, support, and financial help for small businesses. Community Futures has been helping rural Alberta entrepreneurs for over 30 years with guidance, business loans, training, and free resources.
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