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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New Year! New Workshop! Sign up today for the upcoming Bookkeeping Workshop with Community Futures Mount Waddington. Call us at 250-956-2220.Here is the course information:➡ January 13th,14, 20, 21, 27, 28, Feb. 3rd & 4th. ➡ Wednesdays & Thursdays from 6-9pm➡ Tuition $240📍 The workshop will be held in person at the Community Futures office at 311 Hemlock Street, Port McNeill. For those who prefer a virtual experience, we've got you covered with our online course option....#bookkeepingcourse #learnbookkeeping #communityfuturesmountwaddington #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #bookkeeping

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5 days ago

Community Futures Mount Waddington

Do you want to globalize your business? We can help! With support from a local advisor, Community Futures Mount Waddington will provide step-by-step guidance at your pace. Whether your business already exports to several markets or you run a smaller enterprise that hasn’t yet crossed borders.In collaboration with Community Futures British Columbia, Export Navigator offers free, one-on-one advising with an expert from your local region to develop an exporting plan. Learn more about the program at:🌐 www.exportnavigator.ca 📲 250-956-2220📨 info@cfmw.ca... #ExportNavigator #communityfuturesmountwaddington #supportlocalbusiness #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #woss

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2 weeks ago

Community Futures Mount Waddington

#HappyNewYear The Community Futures Mount Waddington staff wishes you a Happy and safe New Year! We look forward to hearing about your new business ideas. ...#HappyNewYear #communityfuturesmountwaddington #northisland #porthardy #portmcneill #alertbay #sointula #portalice #newyear2026

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3 weeks ago

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#merrychristmas We wish everyone a Merry Christmas from the staff at Community Futures Mount Waddington....#holidayhours #MerryChrismtas #HappyNewYear #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay

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