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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Are you looking for local business advice, financing, and workshops in 2026? FOLLOW US on Facebook. We post every week about upcoming workshops, courses, business services, business financing, and more.➡️ @CommunityFuturesMW Community Futures Mount 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. We look forward to working with you. ...#businessfinancing #business #finance #communityfuturesmountwaddington #SupportLocalBusiness #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #woss

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#keepitlocal Supporting rural-based small businesses on the North Island is vital to keeping our local economy going. North Island businesses not only provide essential goods and services to our communities but also contribute to the unique charm and character of our region. Let's continue to show our support for these businesses, as they are truly the backbone of our North Island community..#keepitlocall#SupportLocalBusinessi#shoplocalnorthislandsl#communityfuturesmountwaddingtonn#SupportLocalBusinessi#northislands#portmcneilln#porthardyh#portalicea#sointulan#alertbayr#telegraphcoveh#woss#woss

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Are you looking for a local meeting space? Whether you need a small boardroom or a larger training space, Community Futures Mount Waddington has a room for you. All our meeting spaces include Wi-Fi, a projector and screen, and a conference phone for those who can’t be with you in the room.If you would like more information or to book our space:💬Send us a DM📲 250-956-2220📨 info@cfmw.ca🌐 www.cfmw.ca...#meetingspace #trainingspace #officemeetingspace #boardroom #business #finance #communityfuturesmountwaddington #supportlocalbusiness #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #woss

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Are you an entrepreneur? Starting a business can be a daunting task… but Community Futures Mount Waddington is here to support you. Go to our website, where we provide resources that can help you decide if self-employment is right for you. Contact us:💬Send us a DM📲 250-956-2220📨 info@cfmw.ca🌐 cfmw.ca/business-planning/..#selfemployment #selfemployed #startanewbusiness #newbusiness #business #finance #communityfuturesmountwaddington #SupportLocalBusiness #northisland #portmcneill #porthardy #portalice #sointula #alertbay #telegraphcove #woss

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