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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 wthin our service region.
CF Bulletin Board
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Industry Canada will be hosting a webinar on the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program on January 18, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time/10:00 a.m. Pacific time (only in English). Created to bolster innovation in Canada's business sector, the Program helps businesses bridge the pre-commercialization gap for their innovative goods and services.
Join Helen Braiter, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation at Public Works and Government Services Canada, as she explains how this program can work for your business.
To register please click here.
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MISTIC is hosting an Innovation Forum in partnership with the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program on January 25, 2012 at the Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo. The agenda and registration process is attached. There is no charge to attend the forum, which is open to the public.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the diverse programs and services available to science and technology-based businesses.
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City of Nanaimo Business Succession SurveyResults -
We would like to thank the businesses of Nanaimo who participated in this project partnership between the City of Nanaimo and Community Futures Central Island. The survey was well received with a healthy level of participation. To view the results click here.
What the Video "Generation EXIT" - Facing the Demographic Shift in Rural Business
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To view all of our upcoming videoconferencing seminars, click here
Pour obtenir du service en francais, veuillez cliquer ici
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the diverse programs and services available to science and technology-based businesses.
Should you have any questions, please free to contact at 250.753.8324.
Should you have any questions, please free to contact at 250.753.8324. |
