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What’s Going on at Community Futures?
Open House
Community Futures celebrated Small Business Week with its annual Open House on October 23. Visitors had an opportunity to hear a panel talk about the benefits and challenges of “Buying or Selling a Business. Panel members included: Jeff Jones – Lawyer/Owner of Jeff Jones and Company; Annie Leblanc – Owner of Bo Bannes Cafe; Lynn Skrlac – Owner of the Port McNeill Flower Shop and Lawrie Garrett – Business Analyst CFMW
The Open House included a door prize, sponsored in part by Pacific Eagle Aviation. Lawrence Isaac of Alert Bay was the lucky winner of a 1 hour flight for three people.
Across the Island and along the Coast
Community Futures Mount Waddington works closely with its sister offices in the Island-Coastal Region of BC: we help entrepreneurs succeed. Our Island-Coastal Region’s joint website is a great place to check out inspiring examples of the many successful businesses that have been assisted by Community Futures.
West Coast Community Adjustment Program (WestCCAP) Funding Announced
West Coast Community Adjustment Program – Deadlines for Applications
The goal of WestCCAP is to encourage long-term, sustainable economic growth in coastal communities affected by changes in salmon fishery. Projects can include “value-added activities,” “wharf and marina” infrastructure” “eco-tourism,” and “waterfront developments.” Eligible proponents are incorporated or registered not-for-profit entity.
The next deadline for Expressions of Interest is December 24, 2009. This will be followed by a January 29, 2010 deadline for detailed proposals. You will find more information and on-line applications at: http://www.cfislandcoastal.ca/CoastLine/CoastlineHome.html
Six community-based projects are receiving funding under the first disbursement of WestCCAP, a program administered through Fisheries Legacy Trust. The six projects are:
- Malcolm Island Harbour Upgrade and Expansion – Malcolm Island Lions Harbour Authority
- Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre - Northern Vancouver Island Salmonid Enhancement Association
- Alert Bay Waterfront Enhancement Project – ‘Namgis First Nation
- Wharf Repair Project – ‘Namgis First Nation
- Wiukinuxv Carving Shed - Wiukiuuxv Economic Development Corporation
- Coal Harbour Wharf Upgrades - Quatsino Community Society
