History
Community Futures Program
The Community Futures Program is an initiative that was introduced in 1986 through Employment and Immigration Canada (now Service Canada) as part of the Canadian Jobs Strategy.
In 1995, the responsibility for Community Futures was transferred to Western Economic Diversification Canada who continues to provide core funding assistance to the 90 Community Futures organizations throughout rural Western Canada.
The focus of the Community Futures program is on:
- fostering economic stability;
- growth and job creation;
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diversification and competitive rural economies;
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- sustainable communities.
Saskatchewan's thirteen Community Futures organizations play an important role in the entrepreneural culture of small communities. For more information on the Community Futures Regions click here.
Community Futures Ventures
Community Futures Ventures was Incorporated February 6, 1997 and began operations March 23, 1997.
Community Futures Ventures is:
- locally-based, not-for-profit organization;
- community driven;
- governed by a volunteer Board of Directors;
- partnership focused;
- emphasis is placed on local strategic planning;
- initiatives Community Futures Ventures pursues is aligned with our Strategic Plan.
Program and Service Delivery
Our core programs and services include: fostering strategic community planning, providing a range of business advisory services and entrepreneurial training, providing access to capital, supporting community-based projects and special initiatives.
Our non-core programs and services include: youth initiatives, business mentorship, targeted immigration and rural community economic development projects.
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