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Our Newest Committee Member Helping Others
He's at it again! One of our newest committee members, Slava from 4th Street Panago Pizza donated $1000, pizza coupons AND pizza for all the kids at Fresh Start: Back to school event .
The annual Fresh Start... Read more
Volunteer of the Year
We are excited to announce Ed Poli as the Community Futures Central Island's Volunteer of the Year for 2019. CFCI relies on community business leaders to volunteer and represent our region's communities and economic sector... Read more
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Orientation to Finance Wednesdays
Cost: FREE
A Community Futures event
Thinking of starting, growing or selling a small to medium sized business? Join Kelly McBride, our Business Development and Credit Office and other entrepreneurs at our office #14-327 Prideaux St, Nanaimo on Wednesdays.
Kelly will chat about how Community Futures supports small to medium sized business, explain the steps to a business loan and go over what you need for a successful loan application.
Email Brenda for full details and to reserve a seat.
Together, let's make business happen!
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Business After Business
Cost: FREE
A Community event
Community Futures Central island invites you to our Business-After-Business networking mixer on Oct 29th, 5:00p m - 7:00 pm. This is your opportunity to enjoy an appy or two and chat with other business owners and representatives.
Questions? Email Brenda See you then!
CLIENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Fast Time Grand Prix
Doug McLean and Norm Spann
“Community Futures has been an instrumental part of the business.” When resources were tapped, the duo reached out to Community Futures Central Island for financial assistance, where Keith Orieux acted as a coach and a mentor in the early stages of the business and its proposal. “Their team saw the vision we saw for the business.”
Fast Time Grand Prix outdoor NASkart experience celebrates its 2nd season of operation this... Read more
Painted Turtle
Angie and Bruce Barnard
"Since start-up loans for small tourism business are unavailable from traditional banks, we sought and received funding from Community Futures of Central Island to get the operation up and running."
In 2003, Angie and Bruce Barnard purchased the Painted Turtle Guesthouse, a European-style accommodation located in the heart of downtown Nanaimo. The couple devoted 11 years to the hotel/hostel, committing hard work and innovation... Read more
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