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CBC's The Big Decision sends Dragons on the road
November 24th, 2011

CBC is announcing that stars of Canada’s top-rated entertainment program Dragons’ Den are...

Deadline has closed for Receptionist job posting
September 23rd, 2011

We appreciate your interest in this position, however only those selected for an...

Results from the 2010 New Residents Survey
September 19th, 2011

Find out who is moving to the Nelson area, where they are moving from, and what they...

New teachers, new classes, new workshop schedule!
June 23rd, 2011

The new workshop schedule is full of big changes, from new and exciting social media...

Major changes to Self Employment Program
December 23rd, 2010

Since February, 2009, the responsibility for delivery of the SE program was transferred...

2010 Business Retention & Expansion Final Report
November 23rd, 2010

Attached is the final report for the 2010 Business Retention and Expansion Survey. The...

2010 Client Award Winners
November 15th, 2010

See who won the top honours for the 2010 Client Recognition...

Business Retention and Expansion Initiative
September 29th, 2010

Thanks for your participation! The business retention and expansion (BR+E) survey is...

Small Business Internship Program
July 1st, 2010

Do you know of a local Small or Medium Business that can benefit from increasing their e-c...

Welcoming Communities Survey
February 8th, 2010

Please fill out this quick survey to help our communities become more welcoming and...

3 Contract Positions Available
January 13th, 2010

We have three surveys to conduct: Immigration Survey - The methodology and...

Contract Position available immediately
November 23rd, 2009

Invest Kootenay is a growing partnership made up of 7 Kootenay communities. It involves...

Small Business Bootcamp Presentations
October 21st, 2009

All presentations from the Small Business Bootcamps can be found on this website under ...

Small Business Bootcamp coming to Creston, Castlegar and Nelson
October 13th, 2009

Small Business Bootcamp is offered in Creston October 19, and Castlegar and Nelson on...

New Residents Survey - Nelson a mecca for those under 45
August 6th, 2009

Survey given to new residents provides interesting results of who is moving to Nelson,...

Nelson Business Owners to Retire
November 19th, 2008

Over 55% of 200 Nelson business owners surveyed say they plan to retire in the next 10...

Client Award Winners for 2008
October 27th, 2008

The 2008 Client Recognition awards were a huge hit on October 22. See who the winners are....

Community Futures (CF) and the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust (SIDIT) partner in community business development.
September 11th, 2008

SIDIT and 12 CFs operating in the Southern Interior of British Columbia have signed an...

Nelson New Residents - Nelson a Haven for Those Under 45
July 4th, 2008

269 New Families to Nelson & Area in Past Year â€“ Up 12% Alberta Migrants Up 36% to...

Getting your banker to say yes
November 22nd, 2007

For Immediate Release | November 22, 2007 Getting your banker to say yes to...

Community Futures Central Kootenay helps pine beetle impacted communities access funding
September 24th, 2007

Local organizations and entrepreneurs with questions about the federal government’s...

Seminar Helps Business Owners Plan for Change
September 10th, 2007

The Nelson Economic Development Partnership is hosting a seminar on September 24th to...

Celebrate Success! Nominate a CF business or community entrepreneur for our annual Client Awards
July 25th, 2007

Celebrate Success! 8th Annual Community Futures Client Recognition Awards, October 17,...

Community Futures Recruiting New Volunteer Directors
April 29th, 2007

Community Futures Recruiting New Volunteer Director from Kaslo & Slocan Valley Area. Co...

Client Shares Rich Experience Filming in Africa
January 22nd, 2007

While shooting a documentary in West Africa this summer I sent myself emails like diary...