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).
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- 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…
Read More - 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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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).
#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.
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#entrepreneurswithdisabilities Persons with disabilities may face unique barriers to business creation and development. At Community Futures, we see the business and the person’s ability first, and then strive to provide extra support to those entrepreneurs who are also managing disability and health issues.