‘I’ve accomplished so much’
-Maggie Niewinski, Cobbler’s Rack
‘I’ve accomplished so much’
-Maggie Niewinski, Cobbler’s Rack
Momentum applications are now closed.
Do you:
We hear you.
With so much in front of you and so many opportunities ahead, Momentum is here to help you gain the clarity, tools and support you need to realize your business’s potential.
Momentum offers opportunities to:
Momentum may be for you if you:
Who is eligible for the Momentum program?
Momentum is an accelerator program designed for women who own a business that has been operating in the North Okanagan region for at least two years. The program is best suited to growth-minded entrepreneurs who are motivated to develop their business operations, are open to new approaches and value opportunities for co-learning through group mentorship.
Are there any types of businesses that are not eligible?
Businesses that are not eligible include:
What is the application process?
Applications for Momentum are now closed. The program is not taking new participants.
How much of my time will the program require?
A key component of the program is your active participation. Each member can expect to contribute at least four hours per month to a peer mentorship group plus the possibility of some additional time if you are playing a leadership role.
In addition to the mentorship group, you will engage in a detailed analysis of your operations as well as action planning and on-going business development activities. The time spent on these activities will vary depending on the complexity of the business. You can expect anywhere from 20 to 60 hours of activity in the first 3 months as you complete the business analysis and action planning phase and then up to 10 hours per month on an on-going basis.
Much of the business development work will be client-driven so the amount of time each client spends and the scheduling of business development activities will vary based on individual needs.
How long is the program?
Participants will engage with us for a minimum of one year. This allows ample time to be able to connect with business professionals, work on business development activities and fully engage with the peer mentorship group.
What can I expect if I am accepted into the program?
The program is focused on providing support and resources to help women grow and improve their businesses. Key phases of the program include:
What can I expect from the mentorship group?
The mentorship group is intended to provide opportunities for shared learning, mutual support, feedback and ideas on how to develop your business.
Members must be strongly committed to attending and fully participating with the group. Sharing insight about your business experiences as well as supporting others with feedback and perspective to support their growth are important parts of your participation. The group will discuss a wide range of topics, based on the needs and interests of those who are participating.
Guiding principles of the group include:
Building a lasting, supportive network of growth-minded business owners is a key objective of the group.
Is there any funding available through the program?
Access to customized professional services (ie: accountants, lawyers, marketing experts, etc), as well as training, workshops, and other opportunities for learning will be provided under the program.
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.