Business Development
If you want to start or expand a business, we can help. We offer a wide variety of services and resources that can give you the support you need to realize your business vision.
Podcast Business Information -Using Technology to Bring You More!
Community Futures is proud to offer short, business-oriented Podcasts for your download and enjoyment. All of the seven Podcast have now been launched and are ready for download! Topics range from marketing to sucession planning, trends to how you know if you are an entrepreneur.
To find out more and to subscirbe to our free Business Podcasts, visit www.podcastsforbusiness.ca. Just another way we serve our busy clients. Growing communities one idea at a time!
Events
Next Steps Symposium 2009 - January 21, 22, 2009
This year, the theme of the Next Steps symposium is centered around sustainable business development and how to go green. Keynote speakers are being confirmed as are breakout session facilitators. Check back to www.nexstepssymposium.com regular for updates.
Women in North - April 30, 2009, Peace River, AB
Women in Business Conference
CFGP & R, in partnership with Project Lead - Community Futures Peace Country, and partners Alberta Women Entrepreneurs and Alberta Agriculture will host the second annual Women in the North Business Conference on Thursday, April 30, 2009. at Misery Mountain Ski Chalet, Peace River.
The conference is intended for women in business or who are considering self employment. Training on marketing, sales will be provided along with an awesome opportunity to network with other women entrepreneurs.. Several new initiatives may develop from this conference. Watch for more in a community near you!
See it, Believe, Do It!
ATTENTION: Northern Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp
Northern Community Futures offices welcomed 50 youth age 13-15 to our Entrepreneurship Camp August 17-23, 2008 at Moose Lake near Bonnyville, AB. The campers were able to take part in all of the usual camp activities along with learning how to start a business.
The campers were grouped into business teams and learned everything from coming up with Business Ideas, to Business Plan Development, Marketing and Customer Service. Once they had developed their plans, they purchased supplies and worked on developing their products which were then sold on the last day - market day. They all did a wonderful job and took away very valuable skills.
This camp is sponsored by Northern Community Futures offices and is absolutely free for youth to attend. Each CF sends four campers. We look forward to seeing you! Visit www.nayec.ca for more information.
