Community Futures Mt. Waddington provides small business loans, expert advice and a wide range of business tools and resources to the Vancouver Island North and Central Coast Regions.

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Financial Impact

Community Futures Mt. Waddington provides service for the North Island, starting in Zeballos and stretching over to the coast up to Bella Bella and Klemtu. In the past 5 years Community Futures has lent close to $10 million, which has helped start or expand over 100 businesses in the Tourism, Forestry, Marine, Retail and Service sectors.

  • Nimmo Bay Resort

    West Coast Helicopters wanted to expand their business, Community Futures Mount Waddington was there with the financing. Come soar with us.

    "With Community Futures of Mt. Waddington, it is a personal relationship. Traditional banks have gone away from that and you don't know who you are dealing with. When you are dealing with Community Futures, you are dealing with someone in your own town." - Fraser Murray

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  • Malcom Island Growers

    Andrew loves wasabi and grows it on Malcolm Island, BC. Community Futures Mount Waddington helped them expand their greenhouse operation.

    "We found that Community Futures of Mt. Waddington were the best people to deal with in this area because they understand what people need to do here on the North Island" - Andrew Cole

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  • West Coast Helicopters

    West Coast Helicopters wanted to expand their business, Community Futures Mount Waddington was there with the financing. Come soar with us.

    "The best thing about our relationship with Community Futures of Mt. Waddington is just that, it's a relationship" - Peter Barratt

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Stories & News
  • God’s Pocket Resort 08 / 21, 2019 God’s Pocket Resort – A Succession Plan Realized Located on Hurst Island, not far from Port Hardy, God’s Pocket is an all-inclusive, destination eco-lodge that offers scuba diving and kayaking trips in God’s Pocket Marine Provincial Park. In a beautiful protected bay the resort offers comfortable, off-grid accommodation for its guests and some of the
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  • Resort purchase ‘Bolster’s woman’s entrepreneurial dream 01 / 17, 2019 By Karen Stewart for the North Island Eagle Sometimes being in the right place at the right time is just what’s required to achieve a lifelong goal. For Lisa Bolster it meant swapping her job as a Private Investigator in Vancouver to becoming the owner of Cedar Park Resort in Port McNeill, where she grew
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Community Futures Mount Waddington

Did you know? Community Futures Mount Waddington offers FREE business advice and services. Whether starting or expanding a business, these tools will help you create a viable business plan. For more information or to contact us: 🌐www.cfmw.ca 📲 250-956-2220📨 info@cfmw.ca... #DidYouKnow #communityfuturesmountwaddington #supportlocalbusiness #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #woss

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Community Futures Mount Waddington

Do you need services from the Immigrant Welcome Centre? They now have a North Island office at #14-311 Hemlock Street, Port McNeill. They also offer outreach services to other North Island communities.Contact them today:📲 250-201-8745📍#14-311 Hemlock Street, Port McNeill...#ImmigrantCentre #immigrantoffice #communityfuturesmountwaddington #supportlocalbusiness #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #woss

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Community Futures Mount Waddington

Are you looking for a small business loan for 2026? Community Futures Mount Waddington can help! We offers Micro-Loan Fund – up to $10,000 for small or home-based ventures.🖋 Our lending program assists local entrepreneurs in obtaining the financing they need to develop and enhance their businesses.Call us today and book your appointment or for more info:🌐 cfmw.ca/loans/#lending💬Send us a DM📲 250-956-2220📨 info@cfmw.ca...#MicroLoans #BusinessLoans #loans #business #finance #communityfuturesmountwaddington #supportlocalbusiness #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #woss

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Life is expensive right now, and many families are stretched. Sometimes the lowest price is the only choice that fits, and there is no judgement in that.But when you can choose a local option, even in a small way, it truly helps. A coffee, a meal, a gift, a service. These little moments of support keep businesses open, keep people employed, and keep our community strong.No one can keep every purchase close to home. We know that. But every bit you can keep here makes a real difference.Thank you for showing up in the ways that work for you. It matters more than you know.North Island EagleMy Vancouver Island NorthLove Local MarketingCommunity Futures Mount WaddingtonPort McNeill & District Chamber of CommercePort Hardy Community Programs and Events

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2 weeks ago

Community Futures Mount Waddington

Selling your business? Want to retire? We at Community Futures recognize the importance of succession planning – of the need for services and resources for business owners wanting to retire from their business. That is why we partnered with 5 other Community Futures offices to form a company called Venture Connect.Venture Connect brings sellers and buyers together.For more information:📲 250-956-2220 📧 info@cfmw.ca ...#ventureconnect #Sellyourbusiness #selling Community Futures Mount Waddington #communityfutures #porthardy #alertbay #sointula #portalice #portmcneill

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