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

Looking for assistance with your personal business? Announcing part 2 of the Digital Business Enhancement Program, a completely FREE program providing businesses in the Mt. Waddington region with digital marketing services:– Business branding and re-branding– Social media assessments, planning and content creation– Website development and design– Photography and Videography– Curbside program developmentClick the link to apply now and gain access to FREE services and materials – let us lend a hand and boost your business!➡️ porthardy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DBEP-2-Initial-Application-FILLABLE.pdf ...#DBeP #communityfuturesmtwaddington #FreeProgram #digitalmarketing #supportinglocalbusiness #smallbusinesssupports

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🎄ATTENTION! Calling all businesses in Port Hardy! Brighten up ✨your business with Christmas lights 🎄and seize the opportunity to WIN🏆the “Best Decorated Business” Perpetual Award.✨Let’s Light Up Our Town✨➡️Judging will take place on Monday, December 16th, 2024....#festivaloflightsporthardy #festivaloflights #christmaslights #porthardy #christmasspirit #christmasiscoming #volunteer #needyourhelp #supportlocal #carrotpark #portalice #portmcneill #sointula #alertbay #shoplocalnorthisland Love Local Marketing Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce Applewood Auto Group K & K Electric Ltd Applewood GM Applewood Ford Mid Island Co-op North Island Eagle Port Hardy Fire Rescue

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Community Futures Mount Waddington

#meettheteam Have you met our team? Each month, we are featuring a team member. Donna Kollman, our Administrative Assistant! Since joining Community Futures Mount Waddington in 2006, Donna has been a key part of our team, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Her passion for organizing—both people and things—is well known. Just ask her coworkers or her husband, and they’ll confirm her talent for keeping everyone on track.When you visit our office, Donna and Danielle, who share the reception area, are the first smiling faces to greet you. Outside of work, Donna enjoys a few road trips a year to Parksville to visit her grandchildren (and their parents, of course!), daily walks with her Westie, Nessie, who is always up for an adventure, and often has several home projects on the go at the same time.Donna’s dedication, energy, and cheerful personality make her an invaluable member of our team!Contact Donna today:📨 donna@cfmw.ca📱 250-956-2220🌐 cfmw.ca/ ...#meettheteam #communityfuturesmountwaddington #supportlocalbusiness #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #woss

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Are you getting excited for the 🎄2024 Festival of Lights? But wait—WE NEED YOU! Want to help us set up the lights? Come to Carrot Park tomorrow and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Event info: 📅 Thurs. Dec. 5th, 2024⏰ 7:00 pm for a magical evening📍 Carrot Park, Port HardyOur Mayor Pat Corbett-Labatt will kick things off by lighting a giant live Christmas🎄tree, and guess who’s coming to town? Santa🎅himself is riding in on the Port Hardy Fire Rescue truck! We’ll have carol singing, FREE hot chocolate☕, and🍪cookies to warm your❤️hearts. If you’d like to help sponsor this event, please text📱Cora Nelson at 250-230-4227 or 📩corabella.nelson@gmail.com...#festivaloflightsporthardy #festivaloflights #christmaslights #porthardy #christmasspirit #christmasiscoming #volunteer #needyourhelp #supportlocal #carrotpark #portalice #portmcneill #sointula #alertbay #shoplocalnorthisland Love Local Marketing North Island Eagle Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce Applewood Auto Group K & K Electric Ltd

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2 weeks ago

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#shoplocalnorthisland In light of the ongoing postal strike, it’s an ideal opportunity to support local businesses and steer clear of potential package delivery complications.The North Island boasts a variety of home-based and storefront enterprises, as well as upcoming craft fairs to explore. These local businesses are eager and prepared to help you with your seasonal shopping requirements....#supportlocal #communityfuturesmountwaddington #supportlocalbusiness #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #woss #Christmas #christmasshoppinglocally

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