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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5 days ago

Community Futures Mount Waddington

Did you hear the news? The BC Government announced it will be our last Daylight Saving Time. Daylight can be a challenge, but we can help!Community Futures Mount Waddington offers workshops to get your business started and to keep it running smoothly. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your business skills, Community Futures has a workshop for you! Let's connect! Reach out today: 🌐www.cfmw.ca📲 250-956-2220📨 info@cfmw.ca...#springiscoming #daylightsavings #supportlocal #supportinglocalbusinesses #DidYouKnow #communityfuturesmountwaddington #supportlocalbusiness #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #woss

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7 days ago

Community Futures Mount Waddington

Do you know what the Export Navigator Program is for? Export Navigator was designed to help businesses located in non-metropolitan areas expand. If your business is looking to grow and is in one of our regions, we can help you on your export journey!Supporting under-represented groups is important to us. We offer specialized services for businesses owned by women, youth, and Indigenous Peoples located in the regions Export Navigator serves.For more information:💬Send us a DM📲 250-956-2220📨 info@cfmw.ca...#ExportNavigator #business #finance #communityfuturesmountwaddington #supportlocalbusiness #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #woss

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You’ve got plans tomorrow.!The Job Fair kicks off at 10 am. Grab a coffee and come see what’s possible.No resume yet? That’s okay. Come chat with employers, ask questions, and gather information. It’s a great first step.North Island EagleDistrict of Port HardyCommunity Futures Mount WaddingtonPort McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce

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2 weeks ago

Community Futures Mount Waddington

Are you 🤔thinking about becoming self-employed? Check out our Self-Employment Program. Your future is bright!The Self Employment Program is funded by the Province of British Columbia under the Employment Program of BC. On the North Island and Central Coast the Self Employment Program is delivered by Community Futures Mt. Waddington under contract to the North Island Employment Foundation Society (NIEFS).The program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants who want to start their own business or purchase an existing business, in which they have had no prior ownership. The Self Employment Program provides income support, business skills development workshops, counseling for up to 48 weeks.If you would like more information:💬Send us a DM📲 250-956-2220📨 info@cfmw.ca🌐 www.cfmw.ca...#selfemployment #selfemployed #business #finance #communityfuturesmountwaddington #supportlocalbusiness #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #woss

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3 weeks ago

Community Futures Mount Waddington

Are you looking to buy or sell a business in BC? Together, Community Futures BC, BC Business Match, are working together to help our local BC businesses. Here is a FREE workbook for Business Buyers:bcbusinessmatch.ca/buyer...#bcbusinessmatch #SellYourBusiness #buyabusiness #communityfuturesmtwaddington #communityfuturesbc

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