Struggling to clearly communicate your value and attract the right customers? This practical, hands-on workshop cuts through the noise to help you craft a message that truly connects with your customers. Learn how to define your unique value and shift from features to meaningful benefits that resonate with your audience. You’ll also gain clarity on… Continue Reading Meaningful Marketing: Crafting your Message & Measuring What Matters
Through this workshop, small businesses will learn to elevate their customer service by looking beyond individual interactions and focusing on the full client journey-from first impression to long-term loyalty. Participants will explore why exceptional customer service is a key driver of reputation, referrals, and repeat business, especially in close-knit communities. This session introduces: practical strategies… Continue Reading Exceptional Service: Elevating Your Customer Experience
Have a business idea but aren't sure what to do next? We can help you move from business idea to action plan with confidence. Join our Start Smart: Tips on How to Start Your Business workshop to take the guesswork out of getting started. This workshop will provide a high-level overview of the key steps… Continue Reading Start Smart: Tips on Starting a Business
Get hands-on with your business or business idea! Do you have a business idea, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join our Business Services team for an engaging, hands on, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas! During this three-hour long workshop, you will create a one-page working… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas
What does exporting really look like for BC businesses? In the upcoming workshop "Growing Beyond the Okanagan," Amber Hunter of Export Navigator will break down the essential stages of exporting and share real-world success stories of local businesses reaching global markets. What is covered in this workshop: The 4 stages of exporting - explained in plain language Common myths… Continue Reading Growing Beyond the Okanagan
Attention: Kingfisher Area Residents & Business Owners! Let’s shape the future of the Kingfisher School Property together. Join us to share your vision. Since the community stepped up in 2007 to establish the borrowing service area and acquire this beloved property, it has been a true community-funded asset. Now, as we approach the official transition of… Continue Reading Community Engagement Session: Kingfisher School & Property
Get hands-on with your business or business idea! Do you have a business idea, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join our Business Services team for an engaging, hands on, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas! During this three-hour long workshop, you will create a one-page working… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas
Get hands-on with your business or business idea! Do you have a business idea, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join our Business Services team for an engaging, hands on, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas! During this three-hour long workshop, you will create a one-page working… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas
You don't need more hours in the day. You need a plan for the ones you've got. What could change in your business and your life over the next 90 days if you stopped reacting to everything and started leading yourself with more intentionality? In this hands-on workshop, business coach Danielle Guetter walks you through a 90 day planning… Continue Reading Lead Yourself First: Quarterly Planning for Women in Business
Navigate business insurance with ease. Broker Stephanie Heng shares practical guidance on claims and coverage to speed up recovery! When disaster strikes or operations are unexpectedly disrupted, navigating commercial insurance can feel overwhelming. Join us for a practical, information-packed session designed to help local business owners understand their coverage and take the right steps toward… Continue Reading Disasters & Insurance: What You Need To Know
Get hands-on with your business or business idea! Do you have a business idea, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join our Business Services team for an engaging, hands on, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas! During this three-hour long workshop, you will create a one-page working… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas
Learn best practices in hiring, performance management, parting ways, and common pitfalls with Kelsey Wheelhouse of Davidson Lawyers LLP. If you feel caught off guard by all the changes to employment law in the last five years, you are not alone. New developments and recent changes to British Columbia’s Employment Standards Act (ESA) have meant that employers need… Continue Reading Navigating Employment Law
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.
