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Sep 53 min read

Empowering Indigenous Businesses-High Prairie

Unlock your Success through Training On October 2nd, Wednesday, the Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake in partnership with High Prairie...

May 31, 20232 min read

Beautification Loan Program

The Beautification Loan Program provides interest-free term loans up to $20,000 for three years to improve the appearance of a business.

Dec 7, 20222 min read

NEW - Beautification Loan Program

We want to encourage creativity and design by offering a no-interest business loan to renovate and beautify businesses in our region.

Jul 13, 20222 min read

New Funding to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Rural Alberta

A new provincial initiative is giving rural women entrepreneurs easier access to capital and local support to start or grow a business.

Jun 12, 20223 min read

Capital Growth Initiative Program (CGI)

Empowering women entrepreneurs to start or grow a business in Alberta. Offering low-interest business loans, advice and support.

Jan 18, 20222 min read

Does My Business Need A GST number?

Have you been asking yourself if your business needs a GST number? If you are a sole proprietor, contractor, consultant, a small ...

Oct 26, 20213 min read

Credit Scores: What? Why? How?

What Is A Credit Score? A credit score is a three-digit number, typically between 300 and 900, which is designed to represent your credit...

Aug 4, 20214 min read

Alberta Indigenous Loans & Grants

If you are of Indigenous heritage, including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit, you may be eligible for an business grants & loan in Alberta..

May 14, 20202 min read

When Opportunity Knocks - What will you do?

The success of an entrepreneur comes from proper planning, persistence, and discipline. Are you ready to build your future and be part of a

May 14, 20202 min read

5 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Business Loan

Securing funding for a start-up or expansion can seem discouraging and daunting. Community Futures will help guide you through the process a