Community Futures Westman

10/21/2026

🧠 Making the Most of Your Mental Wealth – Free Webinar

Are you an entrepreneur looking for practical ways to strengthen resilience, manage your energy, and build a more sustainable business?

The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program invites you to join Making the Most of Your Mental Wealth, a practical and interactive webinar introducing the R.I.C.H. Method to help entrepreneurs work with their capacity rather than against it.

✨ What you'll learn:
- Build resilience while navigating business ownership and health challenges.
- Adapt workflows and manage changing workloads.
- Strengthen boundaries and communicate priorities with confidence.
- Recognize early signs of overload and help prevent burnout.

📅 Date: November 12, 2026
🕛 Saskatchewan: 12:00–1:30 PM
🕐 Manitoba: 1:00–2:30 PM

🔗 Register here:
https://20261112makingthemostofyourmentalwealth.eventbrite.ca

Take a step toward protecting your well-being while building a business that works for you.

A Practical Resilience Framework for Entrepreneurs

10/20/2026

Behind every small business... 💚
..is a person who had an idea and the courage to go for it...is a family, a team, and a community cheering them on...is early mornings, late nights, and a whole lot of heart.

Happy Small Business Week from Community Futures Westman. 🎉 This week, we’re celebrating the entrepreneurs who make Westman a great place to live, work and shop.

Shop local, leave a review, and tag a business you love below. hashtag hashtag hashtag

10/19/2026

We had a valuable and insightful workshop with Cheryl Fleming on Inclusive Practice in Action: Bias, Microaggressions, and Trauma-Informed Approaches in Community Economic Development.

The session provided an opportunity to deepen our understanding of unconscious bias, recognize microaggressions, and explore trauma-informed approaches that help us create more inclusive, respectful, and supportive environments in our work with individuals and communities.

It was wonderful to have staff from Career Connections Inc. and Career & Employment Youth Services join us for this important learning experience. We gained valuable insights and practical knowledge that we can carry forward into our work to better serve our communities.

A big thank you to Cheryl Fleming for sharing her expertise and to everyone who participated and contributed to the discussions.

Together, we continue learning, growing, and building more inclusive communities.💚

10/15/2026

💡 CF Westman at What’s the Big Idea? 2026🚀

Today, Community Futures Westman was proud to be part of the 11th annual What’s the Big Idea? event in Neepawa, Manitoba, celebrating local entrepreneurship, innovation, and small-business growth.

Our Business Analyst, Kolawole Oloko, delivered an insightful presentation on “Common Mistakes Startups Make Right After Launch,” sharing valuable lessons to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of starting and growing a business.

Kola also had the honour of presenting the award to the winner of the pitch competition, recognizing the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of local business owners. Our Executive Director Melissa Rushton was also in attendance to support this fantastic initiative.

At CF Westman, we remain committed to empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening small businesses, and building thriving rural communities across the Westman region. Congratulations to all the participants and this year’s winner.🎉👏

10/14/2026

Community Futures Westman is currently at the Shilo MFRC Symposium, connecting with people and sharing information about the services and support we offer to individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and communities.

💼 Need support for your small business? Interested in business loans, entrepreneurship, or community development? We’re here to help.

🤝 Come say hello. Kindly drop by our booth to meet our team, learn more about our services, and discover how Community Futures Westman can help you turn your ideas into reality.

We look forward to connecting with you.💚

10/11/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Community Futures Westman🍂💛

As we take time to celebrate and give thanks, our Community Futures Westman office will be closed today and reopen tomorrow.

We are grateful for the incredible communities and all the small businesses that make Westman thrive.

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

A glimpse into our engaging evening with Our HERD – Women in Leadership, exploring practical AI tools, ethical use, and how AI can support business, leadership, and everyday work. 🤖✨

A big thank you to Our HERD and all 20 participants for the warm welcome and inspiring discussions.

At Community Futures Westman, we’re helping communities embrace new ideas and opportunities. 🚀

10/09/2026

Your business idea deserves more than your Notes app. 👀

You’ve got the vision. Then the questions hit:
💸 Where do I find funding?
📝 Do I actually need a business plan?
🤔 What do I even do first?

Sound familiar? You’re not stuck. You’re just missing a roadmap.

That’s where we come in. Community Futures Westman help local entrepreneurs turn “someday” ideas into real businesses, with guidance on planning, financing, and the next steps that actually matter.

A plan + support = a stronger start. 🌱

📌 Save this post, send it to the friend who’s always talking about “starting something,” and book an appointment with Kolawole Oloko, our business analyst.

Have questions about financing? Let’s talk.
📩 [email protected]
☎️ (204) 726-1513
⛓️‍💥 cfmanitoba.ca/westman

10/09/2026

Meet two of the speakers joining us for Two Provinces One Vision on November 2.

Julie Kim
Comedian, Writer & International Performer
Lucy Sloan
Founder & Director, Lil’ Steps Wellness & Foundation

Entrepreneurs and business owners from Saskatchewan and Manitoba will be gathering in Moosomin for the conference, hosted by Community Futures offices in both provinces.

📅 November 2, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM
📍 Mike Schwean Arena, Moosomin, SK