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Financial Literacy for Women Entrepreneurs Sponsored by Chartered Profession Accountants, Business Development Bank of Canada and Community Futures North Fraser This session will explain the tools and techniques of financial management for a business owner. Topics include budget creation and monitoring, cash management, product/customer analysis, planning/forecasting and trend analysis. This session will help participants use financial management tools to evaluate their business and make informed financial decisions. Some of the question this session will help Read more…

2 Different Sessions Thursday, May 12- Refine Your Idea Thursday, May 19- Plan & Start a business Both sessions from 6 to 8 pm Both Sessions for $30.00 or 1 for $20.00 For more information and to register phone 604-826-6252, or email info@northfraser.org. OR check out our Facebook page.

The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a workshop for non-profit boards. The purpose of this training is to provide an interactive and hands-on learning experience for non-profit boards and executive directors in order for them to carry out their work with excellence and in line with best board practices. If you are on a board, or thinking about giving back by volunteering on a non-profit board (like Community Futures or a Chamber) this Read more…

It’s seminar and webinars month, including important information for retailers about counterfeit bills. (1) Counterfeit Currency and You: A small Business Owners Workshop When: Weds., Jan. 20, 9am – 10 am Where: Community Futures North Fraser office, Mission Cost: Free Register by Jan. 15 by contacting Community Futures North Fraser (2) Webinar: Taxes for Small Business When: Tues, Jan. 19, 10-11pm Where: From the comfort of your home, a Small Business BC webinar Cost: Free Read more…

Our new location is Unit C 7337 Welton, from April 1, 2015. The building is on the corner of Welton and Second, just behind the old Post Office. What was once the Buy-Low grocery store is now the center of entrepreneurial activity in Mission and Community Futures is there. Our phone number is the same.

Community Futures North Fraser has just initiated a special youth loan program for 4-H members. These loans provide financial support to members by loaning money for the purchase of marketable livestock – beef, swine, sheep, or other projects approved by the 4-H Organization. The loan is for a maximum of $1,500, and is intended for the duration of the project to a maximum of 12 months. If paid on time the loan is also interest Read more…