Description
Community Futures 16/37 is a federal government initiative founded in 1988 to assist communities with their economic development by providing quality business and support services to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Community Futures are independent, non-profit corporations run by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by staff.
Community Futures 16/37’s mission is to “Promote and support the development of a healthy and diversified community based, regional economy.” They are involved in lending, leveraging, business counseling, technical assistance, advising and facilitating. They partner and work with federal/provincial governments, banking communities, potential and existing entrepreneurs, band and tribal councils, municipalities, government agencies and local organizations (such as Northern BC Tourism Association, Chambers of Commerce, local colleges, and all community economic development organizations). Their region is the largest Community Futures service area in BC and encompasses 15% of the province.