Castlegar and District Business Recovery Advisor

10/01/2026

Check out these October Small Business learning opportunities!

09/02/2026

Come join us at Trailblazers Vision. Visibility. Voice.
September 16 2026 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Check the link to register!

06/22/2026

Need help setting up your books? Check out this online workshop on June 23.

Getting your bookkeeping systems set up properly can make running your business a whole lot easier.🙌

Join Holly from HollyBee Bookkeeping for our Bookkeeping Basics workshop – a full-day, hands-on session designed to help small business owners build confidence with bookkeeping and create systems that work.

You'll learn how to:
✨ Set up and manage your books in QuickBooks Online
✨ Track your finances with confidence
✨ Stay organized and reduce stress at tax time

📅 June 23 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Community Futures Central Kootenay
🔗 Register here: https://www.mycfck.ca/workshops/228/bookkeeping-basics/

06/10/2026

Such an amazing afternoon with wonderful conversation, inspiration and connection!

Thank you to Thewebc and to the Castlegar and District Economic Development Partnership for making it happen!

05/26/2026

This weekend! Spend a rainy Sunday growing your business with us. 🌧️ 💐
Pre-register by Friday May 29.

🌿✨ Trailblazers: Rooted in Connection, Rising Through Action ✨🌿

Women leading women. Inspiration turning into action. Connections growing into community. 💛

Join us for an empowering afternoon of storytelling, networking, and collaboration with incredible local women making an impact in our community.

📅 Sunday, May 31
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 The Confluence – 1995 6th Ave
🎟️ $10 | Register online and pay at the door

Hear from inspiring panelists:
✨ Carol Hiebert
✨ Elisha Del Col
✨ Darlene Kalawsky

Enjoy:
Open networking
Growth-focused conversations
Collaboration opportunities
Reflection + inspiration

Hosted in partnership with:
Castlegar And District Economic Development
Thewebc

Spots are limited. Register today through the QR code on the poster or Eventbrite!

04/06/2026

Thinking of starting a new business? Here’s a webinar to walk you through it.

Thinking about starting or growing a business in a small town? Our friends at Elkford Chamber of Commerce are hosting a webinar designed just for you.

On April 14, join Keri Sanderman from Community Futures East Kootenay for "Running a Small Business in a Small Community," an insightful session that walks entrepreneurs through the key steps to successfully launch or expand a business in a rural setting.

This session is free for Members | $10 for Non‑Members. It’s a great chance to learn, connect, and strengthen your business foundation. Learn more or Register 👇🏼
https://elkfordchamber.glueup.com/event/running-a-small-business-in-a-small-community%c2%a0-hosted-by-community-futures-172692/