Record #: KNA0548
Last Modified: 15 Jan 2020
Last Full Update: 15 Jan 2020

Contact Information

Office Phone 250.868.2132
Fax 250.868.2173
E-Mail 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 Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Futures-of-Central-Okanagan/112483635497597
Instagram Instagram: communityfutures.centralok
Twitter 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
Landmark 1
1726 Dolphin Ave, #210
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R9
 
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Located In Community Kelowna
Major Intersection Dolphin Ave and Kirschner Rd

Other Details

Accessibility Accessible by elevator
Languages English
Established 1990