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Helping You Drive Your Business Forward
Starting or growing a business can be challenging, especially without funding or support.
At Community Futures Crowsnest Pass, we provide guidance to help you secure funding and launch your business.
We offer coaching and training to create effective plans that turn your dreams into reality—today, not tomorrow.
Achieve Your Goals with the Support from our Business Analyst
- Funding Assistance: We help secure funding, even after bank rejections.
- Coaching and Training: We prepare you for business challenges.
- Exit Strategy Planning: We assist in selling your business successfully.
- Goal Achievement: We support you at every stage of your business journey.
Whether you need help writing your business plan, securing funding, or exploring your online marketing opportunities, our business advisors can help. With years of experience helping small business owners in the Blairmore region, our team knows what options are available to you and what’s most suitable for your business goals.
If you're struggling to find investment for a new business, exporting your products, investing in technology, or just trying to seize a new business opportunity, our flexible business loans may be the answer you're looking for.
With loans up to $150,000, we're known for saying “yes” when other lenders say “no”, with flexible qualification criteria.
Want to expand your skill set? We offer a wide range of business training programs and upskilling opportunities, from health and safety training to quick-start business intensives.
Learn how to market your business, understand basic accounting, and explore how to attract and retain talent as a rural business.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best place to start is to schedule an appointment with one of our Business Advisors.
General eligibility criteria include:
- Your business must be located in a rural community of Alberta
- You must be involved in the day-to-day operations of the business
- You must be of legal age and a resident of Canada
- You must contact a bank first. If you are unable to secure appropriate financing under reasonable terms elsewhere, contact us.