Community Futures

Business Operations - Your Pathway To Success
2024-11-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online via ZOOM
Business Operations – Your Pathway to Success (5 hours) $80 + tax
Determine and describe your Key Resources, Key Activities and Key Partners.

Key Resources- identify the key resources you need to start and grow your business: facilities, equipment, supplies, software, inventory and more.
Key Activities- outline your production/service plan and understand your capacity, develop an operating cycle, goal setting and milestones, drafting contracts and agreements and, contingency planning. Risk management and contingency planning.
Key Partners- identify and describe who will help you leverage and grow your business: professional experts, contractors, suppliers, associations and more.
HR Management and development including an overview of employment law
Succession Planning to know your options and prepare for your eventual exit strategy
Incorporate your business operations information into a business plan template

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

Information Session (In Person)
2024-11-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-28 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-29 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-12 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

Business Concept Development - Business Model Canvas
2024-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Community Futures Training Room, Main floor, 1566 7th Ave, Prince George, BC, Canada
Business Concept Development Workshop (4 hrs) $80 + tax – IN PERSON

Map out your business idea according to the nine major building blocks of the Business Model Canvas: Customer Segments, Value Proposition, Channels, Customer Relations, Revenue Streams, Key Partners, Key Resources, Key Activities, and Cost Structure.
Learn to use a Start-up Balance Sheet to determine what you already have and what you need to start your business including the resources required to finance your business.
Explore the financial viability of your business by using a Break-Even-Analysis tool to estimate your break-even point, sales volumes and minimum price point.

This workshop will be held IN PERSON at the Community Futures Fraser Fort George office’s training room. Main floor, 1566 7th Ave, Prince George, BC. Please note this is a scent-free facility!
For more info, email: general@cfdc.bc.ca

Information Session (Online)
2024-11-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-05 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

Orientation - Starting Your Business: A Checklist
2024-11-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via ZOOM
Orientation/Starting Your Business: A Checklist (2 Hours) 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

Market Research - Validating Your Assumptions
2024-11-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Online via ZOOM
Market Research – Validating Your Assumptions (5 hours) $80 + tax
Gain knowledge about your Customer Segments and Value Propositions to further develop your business strategy. Bring your tablet or laptop if you have one!

Learn sources and methods for conducting primary and secondary market research including: industry trends, industry reports, industry benchmarking data, demographic information, determining market size, designing customer surveys, utilizing focus groups, customer segment and target market profiling,, competitive analysis and SWOT analysis.
Use market research to understand your Customer segments and design your Value Propositions.
Analyze data and interpret information to strategically project sales volumes in our market area.
Begin exploring industry research and creating customer survey tools in the classroom.
Incorporate your market research into a business plan template

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

Marketing and Sales - Right on Target
2024-12-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Online via ZOOM
Marketing and Sales – Right on Target (5 hours) $80 + tax
Focus on your Customer Relationships and determine the right Channels to market and deliver your Value Propositions to your Customer Segments.

Discover the 4 Ps of Marketing – Price, Place, Promotion and Product.
Create marketing and delivery Channels for your Customer Segments with a focus on your target market.
Use branding to effectively communicate to your Customer Segments.

Select the right Channels to attain and retain your Customer Segments including but not limited to: advertising (including online), sales promotion, events and experiences, public relations, publicity, direct marketing, interactive marketing, word of mouth marketing, personal selling, e-mail marketing, social media marketing, search engine marketing.
Learn skills you can apply to create a digital marketing strategy.
Incorporate your marketing and sales information into a business plan template

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

Financial Management - In The Black
2024-12-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Online via ZOOM
Financial Management – In the Black (5 hours) $80 + tax
Describe your Revenue Streams and Cost Structure to prepare for and project your financials for your first year in business.

Explain your Revenue Streams and determine your sales forecast assumptions.
Create monthly cash flow assumptions to determine your Cost Structure and prepare a cash flow statement to outline your monthly financial flow of cash into and out of your business.
Receive tax tips to prepare you for your first year in business.
Understand how to analyze an income statement and balance sheet.
Incorporate your financial assumptions into a business plan and create financial projections using our pre-formulated Excel financial templates.

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

B2B Expo 2025
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-15 | Prince George Conference & Civic Centre, 808 Canada Games Way, Prince George, BC, V2L 5L1, Canada
Day 1 ~ Friday, February 14, 2025
1:00 PM: Doors Open, Exhibitor Registration & Set-up
2:00 – 5:00 PM: Exhibitor Showcase & Networking
6:00 – 8:00 PM: Networking Cocktail Session (World Cafés; Speed-dating) – All Registrants
Day 2 ~ Saturday, February 15, 2025
7:30 AM: Breakfast – All Registrants
8:00 – 10:30 AM: Business to Business Learning Sessions, Exhibitor Showcase & Networking
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Doors Open to Public, Exhibitor Showcase
3:00 PM: Event Close, Door Prizes
*Subject to change*

International Women's Day Afternoon Tea
2025-03-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Community Futures Board Room, 1566 - 7th Avenue, Prince George, BC, Canada
Community Futures, in partnership with WeBC, would like to invite you to join us for an Afternoon Tea to celebrate International Women’s Day! This event will take place on Friday, March 7th from 3pm to 5pm, and will feature a panel of local women entrepreneurs Bobbi Carpino (Rooted in the River) and Shannon Wright (The Pepper Tree Hair Salon) and Jeni Arnott of Origins Kitchen. Theme: Accelerate Action.
Tickets are $25 each. We hope you can join us!
The program is funded by the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.

Orientation – Starting Your Business: A Checklist
2025-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via ZOOM

Orientation – Starting Your Business: A Checklist
2025-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 | British Columbia

Orientation – Starting Your Business: A Checklist (Evening Session)
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 | 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

Orientation – Starting Your Business: A Checklist
2025-05-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Online via ZOOM

Business Model Canvas Workshop
2025-06-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Community Futures Training Room, Main floor, 1566 7th Ave, Prince George, BC, Canada
Business Model Canvas (Business Concept Development) Workshop
Duration: 6 hours | Cost: $80 + tax
Format: In-Person (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.

Coffee with Community Futures
2025-06-11 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.
📆 Next Date: June 11th, 2025, 10:00am – 10:30am
Presentation topic: “Emergency Preparedness” 🔥 🚒 🌊 ⚡️
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.
