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Client Feature: Rose Flores - Owner of Iconic Beauty
Meet Rose Flores-Cantada , the owner of a Iconic Beauty lash and aesthetics studio right here in Slave Lake. Iconic Beauty  offers a...
Jul 103 min read
Client Spotlight: Maria Khan – Owner of Delhi to Lahore Restaurant
Meet Maria Khan, an inspiring entrepreneur who has made impressive strides in just two years. As the proud owner of Fas Gas  in both...
May 293 min read
Empowering Indigenous Businesses-High Prairie
Unlock your Success through Training On October 2nd, Wednesday, the Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake in partnership with High Prairie...
Sep 5, 20243 min read
Beautification Loan Program
The Beautification Loan Program provides interest-free term loans up to $20,000 for three years to improve the appearance of a business.
May 31, 20232 min read
NEW - Beautification Loan Program
We want to encourage creativity and design by offering a no-interest business loan to renovate and beautify businesses in our region.
Dec 7, 20222 min read
New Funding to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Rural Alberta
A new provincial initiative is giving rural women entrepreneurs easier access to capital and local support to start or grow a business.
Jul 13, 20222 min read
Capital Growth Initiative Program (CGI)
Empowering women entrepreneurs to start or grow a business in Alberta. Offering low-interest business loans, advice and support.
Jun 13, 20223 min read
Does My Business Need A GST number?
Have you been asking yourself if your business needs a GST number? If you are a sole proprietor, contractor, consultant, a small ...
Jan 18, 20222 min read
Credit Scores: What? Why? How?
What Is A Credit Score? A credit score is a three-digit number, typically between 300 and 900, which is designed to represent your credit...
Oct 26, 20213 min read
Alberta Indigenous Loans & Grants
If you are of Indigenous heritage, including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit, you may be eligible for an business grants & loan in Alberta..
Aug 4, 20214 min read
When Opportunity Knocks - What will you do?
The success of an entrepreneur comes from proper planning, persistence, and discipline. Are you ready to build your future and be part of a
May 14, 20202 min read
5 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Business Loan
Securing funding for a start-up or expansion can seem discouraging and daunting. Community Futures will help guide you through the process a
May 14, 20202 min read
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