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📝 The popular 'Granted! The Art & Science of Successful Grant Writing' workshop officially wrapped up on Monday, November 3rd.
Thank you to M-J Cousins and all the participants who joined us to master the full grant lifecycle — from being 'grant ready' to crafting compelling proposals and preparing your final Financial Information & Reporting.
We hope you left feeling equipped to turn your organization's vision into a funded reality! The future looks bright (and funded!) for our North Okanagan non-profits.
Missed out? Stay tuned for future workshops at Community Futures North Okanagan to help your business or non-profit thrive!
Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District
NexusBC Community Resource Centre
Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation
Allan Brooks Nature Centre Society
Vernon & District Immigrant & Community Services Society
Okanagan Village Housing Society
Centre for Collaboration, Motivation and Innovation - CCMI
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Get ready to celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day! 🎉
In partnership with Thewebc, we're is bringing "Women's Entrepreneurship Day: Leading with Purpose & Perseverance" to life.
Our panel of four local female entrepreneurs will discuss their experiences and challenges as small business owners and operators.
Women's Entrepreneurship Day panel:
🚪 Alison Ludditt of The Room Collection
🖼️ Stephanie Tambellini of Tambellini Design Studio
🍕 Sarah Helgason of Two Sparrows Pizza + Catering
🛒 Mayla Janzen of the Polson Artisan Market
This event will be focused on passion, community connection, impact, and the perseverance of local business women.
There will be light refreshments served and time for Q&A with the panelists.
We recognize that this event was made possible by funding from the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.
Space is limited for this event so snag your ticket today!
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Good news Glory Ig! We just released a few more tickets for this event. Here's the link: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1902453021199?aff=oddtdtcreator
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It's November 1st and that means the latest 'Community Roots' newsletter is ready!
From highlights of our Small Business Week workshops to upcoming events for Women's Entrepreneurship Day, this newsletter is packed with content.
Check your email inbox for "Your November Newsletter: Finish 2025 Strong" 🍂- mailchi.mp/futuresbc.com/communityroots_sept2025_communityfuturesnorthokanagan-11041774
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About Community Futures
From our office in downtown Vernon, Community Futures North Okanagan offers employment, business and economic development services to help residents build their future and the community. We service Armstrong, Coldstream, Enderby, Grindrod, Lavington, Lumby, Mara, Okanagan Indian Band, Spallumcheen, Splatsin and Vernon.
