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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#happyhalloween Have a happy and safe Halloween, from all of us at Community Futures Mount Waddington. 🏮👹👻🎃...#Halloween #scary #spookyseason

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4 days ago

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You still have time to sign up for Bookkeeping Workshop. Call us today! Learn practical bookkeeping skills, including account setup, bank reconciliations, financial statements, sales tax, payroll basics, file management, and more.👉 Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6–9 PM📅 November 3, 4, 10, 17, 18, 24, 25, December 1 & 2👉 In-person or virtual • 27 hours💲 Tuition: $270Register today: 📲 250.956.2220📩 info@cfmw.ca...#BookkeepingWorkshop #Bookkeeping #SmallBusinessSupport #BusinessSkills #EntrepreneurSupport #CommunityFutures #CommunityFuturesMountWaddington #MountWaddington #NorthVancouverIsland #PortHardy #PortMcNeill #SmallBusinessBC

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Thinking about opening a business in 2027, or want support for the one you already run? Meet Kristian Knutson, Business Analyst at Community Futures Mount Waddington.Kristian can help you map your next steps, from practical advice to the programs and funding supports available for North Island business owners. Book a call and plan ahead with him.📲 Call today: 250.956.2220📩 kristian@cfmw.ca🌐 www.cfmw.ca...#PlanFor2027 #businessanalyst #smallbusinesssupport #EntrepreneurSupport #communityfutures #communityfuturesmountwaddington #MountWaddington #northvancouverisland #porthardy #portmcneill #SmallBusinessBC

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6 days ago

Community Futures Mount Waddington

#DidYouKnow Export Navigator BC is a program that helps B.C. businesses diversify and grow by guiding them through the export process. Participating businesses are paired with community-based advisors who provide free support and ongoing guidance. We offer specialized services for businesses owned by Indigenous Peoples.➡ Apply for free at www.exportnavigator.ca...#ExportNavigator #business #finance #communityfuturesmountwaddington #supportlocalbusiness #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #Woss

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Did you know that we have offices in Port Hardy and Port McNeill, with outreach services in Sointula, Alert Bay, and Port Alice?We serve newcomers across the North Island, where long travel distances and limited transportation can make it hard to find timely, accurate support. If you’re new to the North Island and looking for support, Jessica, our Settlement Practitioner and Outreach Worker love to hear from you.

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