Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Okanagan
Self-Employment Program
Record #:
KNA0548
Last Modified:
15 Jan 2020
Last Full Update:
15 Jan 2020
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 250.868.2132 |
| Fax | 250.868.2173 |
| info@cfdcco.bc.ca | |
| Website | www.cfdcco.bc.ca |
| Additional Info | www.cfdcco.bc.ca/services/self-employment-program |
| Primary Contact | Larry Widmer, General Manager; Email: lwidmer@cfdcco.bc.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Ali Brent, Program Manager; Email: ali@cfdcco.bc.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Futures-of-Central-Okanagan/112483635497597 Instagram: communityfutures.centralok Twitter: twitter.com/CFDCCO |
Description & Services
| Service Details | - Provides financial assistance to Employment Insurance or Reachback eligible applicants who want to start their own business, or purchase an existing business in which they have had no prior ownership - Provides income support, business skills development workshops, one-on-one mentoring and counselling |
| Hours | Mon-Wed: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thu: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Eligibility | - Individuals who are Employment Insurance or Reachback eligible, will require a referral from WorkBC to pursue the Self Employment Program, therefore you must contact WorkBC, meet with an Employment Counselor and attend an Self Employment Orientation Session - If suitable and eligible, following the Orientation Session at WorkBC, you will be referred to Community Futures to attend an 'Assess Your Business Idea Workshop' |
| How to Apply | - Please call to book an appointment to attend an Information Session outlining funding options, the Self Employment Program and Business Bootcamp requirements in detail - These Information Sessions explain the guidelines and benefits of the program and other support services available |
Location
| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
| Major Intersection | Dolphin Ave and Kirschner Rd |
Other Details
| Accessibility | Accessible by elevator |
| Languages | English |
| Established | 1990 |