Office Closed - Thanksgiving Day
2025-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC

Information Session (In Person)
2025-10-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-30 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-27 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Work BC Office Prince George, 1600 15th Ave, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 3X3, Canada
Information Session (1 Hour) FREE

An introduction to Community Futures: Who we are, what we do, and how we can help you with your business.

This workshop will be held at the WORK BC Prince George office.
For more info, email: general@cfdc.bc.ca

Orientation – Starting Your Business: A Checklist
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 and 1 more date | Online via ZOOM
Orientation/Starting Your Business: A Checklist (1 Hour) FREE

An overview of the essential steps for a successful business launch and the relationship between each step and the program training components including: business model development, mentorship, networking, consulting with experts, and business plan development.
An overview of business structures including: sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.
An overview of the necessary license and permit requirements for starting and registering a business.

This workshop will be held ONLINE via ZOOM.
For more info, email: general@cfdc.bc.ca

Information Session (Online)
2025-10-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Online via ZOOM
Information Session (1 Hour) FREE

An introduction to Community Futures: Who we are, what we do, and how we can help you with your business.

This workshop will be held ONLINE via ZOOM.
For more info, email: general@cfdc.bc.ca

Business Model Canvas (Business Concept Development) Workshop
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Community Futures Board Room, 1566 - 7th Avenue, Prince George, BC, Canada
Business Model Canvas (Business Concept Development) Workshop
Duration: 6 hours | Cost: $80 + tax
Format: In-Person – Community Futures, Prince George, BC (Virtual Option Available)
Turn Your Business Idea into a Solid Plan with the Business Model Canvas
Whether you’re launching a new venture or reworking an existing one, this full-day, hands-on workshop helps you clarify, organize, and strengthen your concept using the internationally recognized Business Model Canvas (BMC) method by Strategyzer. With expert facilitation and peer collaboration, you’ll map out your idea across the nine key building blocks of any successful business:

Customer Segments – Define your ideal customers and market niches.
Value Propositions – Identify the unique value you offer.
Channels – Determine how you’ll reach and deliver value to your customers.
Customer Relationships – Understand the type of relationships your business needs.
Revenue Streams – Explore how your business will earn income and set pricing strategies.
Key Resources – Identify the essential assets needed to start and operate.
Key Activities – Pinpoint the most important tasks and processes for success.
Key Partnerships – Recognize potential collaborators and resource allies.
Cost Structure – Outline the key expenses involved in operating your business.

What You’ll Gain

A Clear, Visual Business Plan Blueprint: You’ll leave with a completed, large-format Business Model Canvas – a tangible, vision-board-style overview of your business concept.
Hands-On Guidance: Receive real-time support as you flesh out each component with structured prompts and strategic discussion.
Planning Tools & Templates: Access essential resources including:

Business Plan Templates
Start-up Balance Sheet (to track what you have and what you need)
Break-Even Analysis Tool (to help you understand your sales targets and pricing strategy)

Who Should Attend

Aspiring entrepreneurs just getting started
Existing small business owners wanting to revisit or revise their model
Anyone needing to visualize and validate their business idea before writing a full business plan

Whether you’re a visual thinker, a numbers person, or somewhere in between, this workshop will give you practical tools and insights to build a solid foundation for your business.
Spaces are limited. Register now and bring your business vision to life!
If cost is a barrier to attending this workshop, we encourage you to reach out.
Please contact general@cfdc.bc.ca to speak confidentially with one of our Business Analysts about possible accommodations.

Office Closed - Remembrance Day
2025-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 | BC

Coffee with Community Futures
2025-11-12 10:00 - 10:30 | Community Futures Board Room, 1566 - 7th Avenue, Prince George, BC, Canada
Join us for “Coffee with Community Futures”! ☕️ 🫖
Each month, we welcome the community into our office for coffee and conversation, monthly guest presentations, and sharing of information.
This month, we’re featuring a short guest presentation from Nicole Fraser of Praxis Solutions about the newest local initiative: The Exchange!

The Exchange is a new initiative designed to map and strengthen the relationships between non-profits, local societies, associations and businesses that make our community thrive. When Support PG launched in 2020, it kept local businesses visible and connected during a challenging time. It worked. But the message from the community was clear: we need more than short-term visibility, we need lasting connectivity. That’s what The Exchange delivers.
📆 Date: November 12th, 2025, 10:00am – 10:30am
What you can expect:
💬 Casual conversation with our community of local business owners and entrepreneurs
🎤 Listen to a short presentation by a guest speaker
☕️ Enjoy coffee and refreshments
Who should attend?
✔️ Local business owners and entrepreneurs 👨🏻‍💼 👩🏽‍💼 🧑🏼‍💼
✔️ Those thinking of starting a business 💡 💼
✔️ Anyone who has questions about Community Futures 🙋‍♀️ ❓
*FREE Admission! – Registration required.

Please note that photographs and footage will be taken. These may be used by Community Futures for marketing and publicity in our newsletters and on social media. Should you not wish to have your photo taken and used for these purposes, please advise the photographer at the time.

Information Session (Online)
2026-01-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Online via ZOOM
Information Session – Online (1 Hour) FREE

An introduction to Community Futures: Who we are, what we do, and how we can help you with your business.

This workshop will be held ONLINE via ZOOM.
For more info, email: general@cfdc.bc.ca

Coffee with Community Futures *EVENT CANCELLED*
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Community Futures Board Room, 1566 - 7th Avenue, Prince George, BC, Canada
*EVENT CANCELLED* We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing new events with you soon!
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Join us for “Coffee with Community Futures”! ☕️ 🫖
Each month, we welcome the community into our office for coffee and conversation, monthly guest presentations, and sharing of information.
📆 Date: February 11th, 2026
What you can expect:
💬 Casual conversation with our community of local business owners and entrepreneurs
🎤 Listen to a short presentation by a guest speaker
☕️ Enjoy coffee and refreshments
Who should attend?
✔️ Local business owners and entrepreneurs 👨🏻‍💼 👩🏽‍💼 🧑🏼‍💼
✔️ Those thinking of starting a business 💡 💼
✔️ Anyone who has questions about Community Futures 🙋‍♀️ ❓
*FREE Admission! – Registration required.

Please note that photographs and footage will be taken. These may be used by Community Futures for marketing and publicity in our newsletters and on social media. Should you not wish to have your photo taken and used for these purposes, please advise the photographer at the time.

Office Closed - Family Day
2026-02-16 | BC
Our office will be closed on February 16th for Family Day
