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WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR HELP WITH?
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR HELP WITH?
Building The Lac La Biche Region, One Idea At A Time
We’re more than just a business lender. For over 36 years, Community Futures has been helping businesses grow in rural Alberta, and here at Community Futures Lac La Biche, we’ve been helping our region turn their business ideas into reality through free business planning and coaching.
Since September 1986, our Lac La Biche office has advanced nearly $60 million dollars through nearly 1,000 loans to more than 500 businesses to support the Lac La Biche region.
Our small business specialists will connect you with the skills and resources you need to succeed. We provide training, up-skilling, and financial support to build your confidence and expertise, while strengthening our communities through diversification of businesses and industries.
Whether you’re in the start-up phase, planning for growth, planning your exit strategy & retirement, or you’ve been turned down by a financial institution, our team is here to help you.
Training, Guidance, And Financial Support For Entrepreneurs In The Lac La Biche Region
Whether you're just starting out, trying to expand your business, or looking for some guidance on how to sell your company, Community Futures is here for you every step of the way.
Our skilled team offers a wide variety of business support services designed to help rural business owners launch new services, attract more customers, and thrive in an increasingly competitive business environment.
Whether you need help writing your business plan, securing funding, or exploring your online marketing opportunities, our business advisors can help. With years of experience helping small business owners in the Lac La Biche region, our team knows what options are available to you and can help guide you towards your business goals.
If you're struggling to find investment for a new business, exporting your products, investing in technology, or just trying to seize a new business opportunity, our flexible business loans may be the answer you're looking for.
With loans up to $150,000, we're known for saying “yes” when other lenders say “no”, with flexible qualification criteria.
Want to expand your skill set? We offer a wide range of business training programs and upskilling opportunities, from health and safety training to quick-start business intensives.
Learn how to market your business, understand basic accounting, and explore how to attract and retain talent as a rural business.
Training, Guidance, And Financial Support For Entrepreneurs In The Lac La Biche Region
Whether you're just starting out, trying to expand your business, or looking for some guidance on how to sell your company, Community Futures is here for you every step of the way.
Our skilled team offers a wide variety of business support services designed to help rural business owners launch new services, attract more customers, and thrive in an increasingly competitive business environment.
Whether you need help writing your business plan, securing funding, or exploring your online marketing opportunities, our business advisors can help. With years of experience helping small business owners in the Lac La Biche region, our team knows what options are available to you and can help guide you towards your business goals.
If you're struggling to find investment for a new business, exporting your products, investing in technology, or just trying to seize a new business opportunity, our flexible business loans may be the answer you're looking for.
With loans up to $150,000, we're known for saying “yes” when other lenders say “no”, with flexible qualification criteria.
Want to expand your skill set? We offer a wide range of business training programs and upskilling opportunities, from health and safety training to quick-start business intensives.
Learn how to market your business, understand basic accounting, and explore how to attract and retain talent as a rural business.
Frequently Asked Questions
We help rural businesses to start and grow. Our services include business coaching and advisory services, plus financing if necessary. We also work within our communities on community economic development projects and strategic planning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We help rural businesses to start and grow. Our services include business coaching and advisory services, plus financing if necessary. We also work within our communities on community economic development projects and strategic planning.
Some of our Community Economic Development Projects:
Some of our Community Economic Development Projects:
Let’s Build Your Business In The Lac La Biche Region, Together.
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*These figures are from 1986/04/01 to 2024/03/31 in the Lac La Biche Region.
