Community Futures Fraser Fort George

Whether your business already exports to several markets or you run a smaller enterprise that hasn’t yet crossed borders, we can help. ✈️

Your dedicated export advisor is here to help your business grow! Export Navigator offers free, one-on-one advising with an expert from your local region to develop an exporting plan.

If you haven’t thought about growing your sales outside of B.C., now is the time to do so!

Exporting can help businesses increase revenue, enhance competitiveness, and more.

Apply for free at www.exportnavigator.ca

Export Navigator BC

Need expert advice to help find and hire employees for your business? We’ve got you covered!

Community Futures offers free consulting services for BC businesses located in rural and remote communities. Get up to 2 hours of 1-on-1 time with a professional recruitment consultant who can help you tackle a problem, explore an opportunity or weigh in on your options.

💻 Access through a free account at myCommunityFutures: https://mycommunityfuturesbc.ca/

Want even more help? Keep exploring myCommunityFutures to access our full offering of workshops and webinars designed for entrepreneurs.

📍McBride, BC! We're hosting a local coffee and networking event next week, Wednesday July 22nd, and would love to see you there. Drop in for a coffee at the McBride library between 11:00am and 12:45pm and chat with your community members, discover resources for starting or growing a business, ask questions, and share your ideas with our team. Plus - enjoy some treats from McBride's own Welcome Home Cafe & Gifts.

Village of McBride
Welcome Home

🔥 Fires, floods, power outages... our region has seen a lot over the past few years, and any of them can interrupt your business operations without much warning.

The good news is that a bit of preparation now can make a real difference in how quickly you're able to get back on your feet. Here are a few things we recommend:
☑️ A way to track your employees' safety and whereabouts
☑️ A list of duties your team can handle remotely
☑️ Up-to-date contact info for your suppliers and service providers
☑️ An emergency fund, even a modest one
☑️ Key business support contacts you can reach quickly

If you're a local business owner who has been affected by an emergency, you may qualify for our new Emergency Loan Program. This program is designed to offer interest-free loans of up to $5,000 as short-term financial relief to businesses that have experienced operational disruption due to fire or crime related damage beyond their control.

📩 For additional information, please contact our loans team or reach out to us directly via e-mail at [email protected]

💻 Check out these upcoming LIVE workshops & webinars from 𝙢𝙮𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 happening soon! ⬇️

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The Simple Marketing Menu - How to Find Great Clients with Less Stress
Tuesday July 14, 2026
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Canva for Social Media
Tuesday July 21, 2026
10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Developing a Vision and Setting Business Goals
Thursday July 23, 2026
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Google Business Basics
Tuesday July 28, 2026
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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How to Write the Best Copy for Your Website
Thursday July 30, 2026
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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AI Essentials for Business Growth
Thursday August 6, 2026
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Sell Without the Ick - How to Love Selling
Tuesday August 11, 2026
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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Best Practices for Conducting Market Research
Thursday August 13, 2026
8:00 am to 10:00 am
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Learn more and register for these workshops ⬇️

https://mycommunityfuturesbc.ca/supports/workshops