Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region

Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake is a community-driven, non-profit business loan and business development organization. Our team provides a wide range of small business services and business management tools for entrepreneurs that are wanting to start, expand, sell or franchise a business. We also run a number of specialized business programs, organize exciting business events and actively work with community and business leaders to foster rural economic growth. We understand small businesses in Northern Alberta like nobody else.

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We offer a wide range of business loan options, training courses, personal business coaching, and networking events. Most of these services are either free or available for a small fee. Some programs have specific eligibility requirements that are outlined in the specific business programs. One of the primary focuses of Community Futures is to foster entrepreneurial development by providing both financial, technical, and developmental support to new and existing small businesses.

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Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region works with small businesses from High Prairie to Wabasca, Smith to Red Earth Creek. We have a presence throughout the region and are ready to speak with you about your business needs. A detailed list of communities we operate within includes: Assineau, Atikameg, Big Prairie, Canyon Creek, Decrene, Desmarais, Driftpile, East Prairie, Enilda, Faust, Fawcett Lake, Gift Lake, Grouard, Grouard Mission, High Prairie, Joussard, Kinuso, Little Buffalo, Loon Lake, Municipal District of Opportunity, Mitsue, Peerless Lake, Red Earth Creek, Sandy Lake, Saulteaux, Sawridge Reserve, Slave Lake, Sucker Creek, Swan River Reserve, Trout Lake, Wabasca, Wabasca-Desmarais, Wagner, and Wide Water

When traditional financial institutions step back from a small business venture, Community Futures steps forward.