Community Futures of Central Island is an independent, non-profit organization consisting of volunteers and staff who are committed to fostering economic development and sustainable employment within the central Vancouver Island region. As such, our focus is to build community economic and entrepreneurial capacity, with an emphasis on long range strategic planning and results.

Since its inception in 1975, Community Futures of Central Island has assisted more than 2,000 businesses with either start-up or expansion funds, provided over $15 million in debt and equity financing, and have leveraged an additional $20 million from other sources. As a result, more than 2,500 jobs have been created for local residents in the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Town of Ladysmith.