Another round of youth entrepreneurs recently finished 10 weeks of business planning through the Youth Mean Business (YMB) program. Some of them will continue to receive support from the program as they go on to launch their new business ventures. We can’t wait to see them in action!
Meanwhile, intake for the next YMB session is coming up fast. Program applications are due May 9th and classes will begin May 24th. For more information, contact program coordinator Blue Netherclift at 250-352-1933 ext. 111 or email bnetherclift@futures.bc.ca.
Community Futures sponsored the latest You Can Do That Here! podcast. The episode features two of our awesome previous clients – Marie Racine of Handy Hay Nets and Charlotte Ferreux of Thrive Consulting – talking about selling their products/services to a global market.
The new Imagine Kootenay website has been getting a lot of attention in the months since it launched. It does a wonderful job promoting the Kootenay region as a great place to work, an excellent area to invest in, and an amazing place to live. Community Futures is responsible for managing and administering the Imagine Kootenay project, and we couldn’t be more pleased with how it’s come together.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a business, check out the Investing section at ImagineKootenay.com.
Junior Dragons’ Den
Regional finalists set for JDD championship
The student entrepreneur competition Junior Dragons’ Den is back for a third year. Students from across the Columbia Basin competed in regional events in Revelstoke, Cranbrook and Trail earlier this month. Now the regional finalists will face off in the Championships for their chance to win cash prizes.
The Junior Dragons’ Den Kootenay Championships will take place on Saturday, May 7th at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail. Doors open at 5:30pm, the show starts at 6pm, and tickets are $5 at the door.
Upcoming workshops
Me Inc.
Time: May 10 @ 6:30pm – 8pm
Location: Nelson
Cost: Free
Community Futures offers free business counselling to anyone looking for guidance starting a new business or running an existing business. Counsellors can offer advice on topics such as starting a business, expanding into new markets, skills training, succession planning, financing, and much more. Counsellors travel throughout the region, with regular appointments available in Nelson, Castlegar, Salmo, Kaslo and Nakusp. They’ll also travel to other communities upon request.
Community Futures is hiring an Administrative Assistant to cover a maternity leave in our Nelson office. This full-time position combines office support, communications and marketing, and event planning. Applications are welcome until Monday, May 9. See the full job description HERE.
