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
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
After a wildfire and smoke season, water restrictions, and drought once again tested North Okanagan businesses in 2026, this session helps owners prepare for future disruptions, rather than simply react when they happen. Presented by Colin O'Leary, Principal of O'Leary & Associates and author of the Community Futures BC Business Continuity Plan toolkit. Drawing on… Continue Reading Prepare, Don’t React: Continuity Planning for North Okanagan Businesses
What happens to your business if something happens to you? It’s a question many entrepreneurs avoid, but proactive planning is the true foundation of a lasting business. This Small Business Week, Community Futures North Okanagan is celebrating local business owners by helping you protect what you’ve worked so hard to build. Whether you're eyeing a… Continue Reading Succession Planning: Securing Your Business and Legacy
Ready to build a business but need help creating a plan? This presentation will help you understand what you need to create a business plan. From Idea to Business Plan: How Community Futures Can Help This presentation will introduce you to the programs, resources, and supports available to help you develop your own business plan.… Continue Reading Intro to Business Planning
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.
