Community Futures British Columbia

About Community Futures British Columbia

Community Futures British Columbia (CFBC) is a non-profit organization representing 34 independent Community Futures offices across British Columbia. Since 1985, CFBC has been dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and economic development in rural and remote B.C. communities by providing business, financial, and community development services at both provincial and regional levels. Based in Mission, B.C., CFBC also promotes Truth and Reconciliation and supports Indigenous inclusion in the economy.

Products & Services

Business Startup:Services to help entrepreneurs start and establish their businesses.

Loans:Financing options for startups, business growth, and purchases.

Buy a Business:Support for purchasing existing businesses in a buyer's market.

Market Growth:Assistance in expanding market reach beyond British Columbia.

Accessible Entrepreneurship:Programs to reduce barriers for persons with disabilities or who are 2SLGBTQIA+.

Indigenous Entrepreneurship:1-on-1 guidance, loans, and programs for Indigenous entrepreneurs on or off reserve.

Disaster Prep, Response & Recovery:Assistance for businesses before, during, and after economic crises.

Online Learning:Webinars and workshops for businesses and non-profits at all stages.

Business Consulting:Expert advice to address challenges or explore new opportunities.

CUSMA Compliance:Up to $5k in funding to become CUSMA compliant.

Business Succession:Guidance for transitioning out of a business while preserving its legacy.

Specialties

Rural and Remote Community Development Indigenous Entrepreneurship Accessible Entrepreneurship for Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQIA+ Business Financing and Loans Market Expansion Business Succession Planning Disaster Recovery for Businesses

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Government Funding T: - FT: Government Funding	A: 3900000 MR: - FA: $3.9 million FAN: 3900000	D: 2024-05-09 FD: 2024-05-09	1 investors

Government Funding Latest

2024-05-09

$3.9M

1 investor (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

J

Jennifer Wetmore

Executive Director

C

Catherine Simmons

Executive Assistant

B

Brandi Butts

Project Manager

J

Jennifer Paulus

Program/Project Coordinator

M

Manuel Olguin

Business Advisor

D

David Mitchell

Business Advisor

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