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Community Futures Wild Rose Helping people just like you turn business ideas into reality in rural Alberta!

Our services include: business loans, business counselling, access to resources and tools and training! The Community Futures Wild Rose office is a community driven, non-profit organization staffed by business professionals and guided by a volunteer Board of Directors specializing is rural Business Development. Funded in party by Western Economic Diversification Canada, Community Futures has been supporting small business and rural economic diversification since 1986. There are 27 Community Futures offices in rural communities throughout Alberta, and a total of 269 across the country. Extending beyond business financing and counseling, we aim to nurture partnerships, inspire innovative thinking, develop best practice initiatives and promote a healthy, vibrant economic future for our area. We service the communities and counties of: Acme, Bassano, Beiseker, Carbon, Chestermere, Hussar, Irricana, Kneehill County, Linden, Rockyford, Rocky View County, Strathmore, Standard, Three Hills, Trochu and Wheatland County.

Sole proprietors and self-employed business owners: this one is for YOU.Taxes can be one of the least fun parts of runni...
10/16/2026

Sole proprietors and self-employed business owners: this one is for YOU.

Taxes can be one of the least fun parts of running your own business. So why not get your tax questions answered straight from the CRA?

Community Futures Wild Rose is hosting a FREE CRA Tax Basics session with a Canada Revenue Agency Liaison Officer, and this is a great opportunity to get practical information without paying for a tax workshop or consultation.

You’ll learn about:
- Your tax obligations as a sole proprietor
- Business deductions
- Record keeping and bookkeeping
- CRA online tools
- Common tax errors to watch out for
- Plus, have time to ask general questions!

AND there’s more! You’ll have the option to book a FREE, confidential 1:1 session with a CRA Liaison Officer after the workshop.

You can join IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY, so whether you're running a business from a storefront, home office, farm, studio, truck, or kitchen table, you can take advantage of this opportunity.

DAY: Tuesday, November 24
TIME: 10 AM to Noon
WHERE: In-person or virtual

👉 Register at tinyurl.com/CFWR-events

If you're a sole proprietor or self-employed business owner in Wheatland County, Kneehill County, or the surrounding rural Alberta area, this is one you’ll want on your calendar.

Strong businesses build strong communities. Our work is focused on long-term economic growth, local opportunity, and hel...
10/16/2026

Strong businesses build strong communities. Our work is focused on long-term economic growth, local opportunity, and helping rural communities in the Wild Rose region thrive.

Growing communities one idea at a time 🌱

10/15/2026

THANK YOU to our SILVER Sponsors!

We’re incredibly grateful to Community Futures Wild Rose, ATB Financial, Destination Accounting, and Ascend LLP Chartered Professional Accountants for supporting the Three Hills & District Chamber of Commerce 2026 Small Business Week Awards Dinner as Silver Sponsors!

Their support helps us bring our business community together for an evening of great food, entertainment, networking, and celebration as we shine a spotlight on the businesses and organizations that demonstrate excellence and help make our local economy and community stronger.

Join us on Thursday, October 22 for this special evening!

đź“… Thursday, October 22
đź“Ť Bethel EMC, 123 - 4 Ave S, Three Hills
đź•  Doors open at 5:30 PM | Dinner at 6:00 PM
🍽️ Full buffet dinner by Tane’s Catering
🎭 Entertainment by Three Hills Arts Academy

Tickets:
$35 for Chamber Members
$40 for Non-Members

Tickets must be pre-paid. To purchase, contact the Chamber at 403-443-5345 or [email protected].

Recognizing excellence encourages excellence.

Business Owners! Are you feeling stuck with social media? Not sure what to post or why you're even posting? Join us for ...
10/15/2026

Business Owners! Are you feeling stuck with social media? Not sure what to post or why you're even posting? Join us for Session 4: Introduction to Social Media Marketing.

đź“… Thursday, October 22, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
đź“Ť Attend online or in person at CFWR

We will cover:
- The purpose of social media (hint: it’s not instant sales!)
- How to build trust and community online
- Tools to plan, schedule, and post with ease
- Content ideas that align with your brand
- What your analytics are telling you

And then we're putting all of that knowledge into action with another challenge! You'll create and publish four on-brand social media posts using what you've learned about brand and social media marketing.

One participant will receive a $200 gift card to the local business of their choice!
…but really, we're all winners when we're making meaningful improvements to our social media marketing.

The series is FREE, but space is limited.
Register here: tinyurl.com/CFWR-events

*Note: While these webinars are available to anyone who registers, the weekly challenge and $200 gift card prize are only open to participants living in our region.

The constant struggle for business owners: How to attract great people and then keep them?Join Community Futures Wild Ro...
10/14/2026

The constant struggle for business owners: How to attract great people and then keep them?

Join Community Futures Wild Rose for “Employee Attraction & Retention”, a free, practical session designed to help small business owners build stronger teams and create workplaces where people want to stay.

You’ll learn practical strategies to:
🔹 Create job postings that attract qualified candidates
🔹 Improve your onboarding experience
🔹 Strengthen employee engagement
🔹 Build a supportive workplace culture
🔹 Address real-world workforce challenges

This interactive, skills-based workshop includes live demonstrations and gives you tools you can put into practice right away.

DAY: Tuesday, November 17
TIME: 11 AM – NOON
LOCATION: Community Futures Wild Rose’s office or attend virtually!

This session is free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot through Eventbrite today!

Reserve your spot: tinyurl.com/CFWR-events

Introducing our Scale-Up Loan 🌱 The Scale-Up Loan is a growth loan for established businesses seeking to expand in a pla...
10/14/2026

Introducing our Scale-Up Loan 🌱

The Scale-Up Loan is a growth loan for established businesses seeking to expand in a planned, responsible way. It is designed for established businesses that are already generating revenue and ready to grow.

Many businesses reach a point where expansion opportunities appear: hiring staff, increasing production, purchasing equipment, or entering new markets. Sometimes the opportunity is real, but traditional financing doesn’t quite line up with the timing or structure of the growth plan.

This loan is built for businesses with proven demand, steady revenue, and a clear expansion plan, but who need the right financing partner to help move that plan forward. Funding is released in stages as your business reaches key milestones, helping ensure expansion happens in a steady, manageable way.

Our team works closely with borrowers to review financials and understand the growth plan, helping ensure the numbers support the opportunity ahead.

Ready to scale your business? Visit our website or contact our Business Development Officer today!

Understanding and Supporting ADHD in the WorkplaceJoin Community Futures Wild Rose on Friday, November 13 at 10 AM as we...
10/13/2026

Understanding and Supporting ADHD in the Workplace

Join Community Futures Wild Rose on Friday, November 13 at 10 AM as we host a virtual Hire for Talent workshop from CBDC in our Strathmore office.

Led by counselling therapist and personal development coach Kailea Switzer, this workshop will explore how ADHD can show up in adult workplaces and share practical strategies employers can use to support engagement, performance, inclusion, and employee success.

You’ll learn how to better understand ADHD, create more inclusive working conditions, and support employees with practical, everyday strategies. Participants receive a $250 honorarium for attending!

DAY: Friday, November 13, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM
WHERE: Community Futures Wild Rose office
101, 331 - 3 Avenue, Strathmore

*Attend in-person or virtually.*

To register, contact [email protected]

Hire for Talent is a national initiative helping employers build confidence in hiring and supporting people with disabilities and accessing an often-underutilized skilled talent pool.

A website isn’t just something you “have to have.” It’s one of the most powerful marketing tools you have at your dispos...
10/13/2026

A website isn’t just something you “have to have.” It’s one of the most powerful marketing tools you have at your disposal as a small business owner!

Join us for Session 3 of our Success in Digital Marketing series: Intro to Website Design.

đź“… Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
đź“Ť Attend online or in person at CFWR

We'll cover:
âś… Why your business needs a website
âś… User experience and first impressions
âś… SEO, AEO, and how people find your website
âś… What your website needs to include
âś… Website builders vs. hiring a professional

And then you'll get to put it into practice with another weekly challenge!

This week’s challenge is all about taking practical next steps to build or improve your website, whether you're starting from scratch or working with a site you already have. Complete the challenge for your chance to win a $200 gift card to a local business of your choice!

This series is FREE to join, but spots are limited.
👉 Save Your Spot: tinyurl.com/CFWR-events

*Note: While these webinars are available to anyone who registers, the weekly challenge and $200 gift card prize are only open to participants living in our region.

Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🍂
10/12/2026

Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🍂

HIRING PEOPLE SHOULDN’T FEEL LIKE GUESSWORK. Join Community Futures Wild Rose for "Employee Recruitment", a free, practi...
10/09/2026

HIRING PEOPLE SHOULDN’T FEEL LIKE GUESSWORK. Join Community Futures Wild Rose for "Employee Recruitment", a free, practical session for small business owners who want to build a stronger, more effective hiring process.

Learn how to:

🔹 Write job postings that attract the right candidates

🔹 Find and reach potential employees

🔹 Screen applications and conduct better interviews

🔹 Make more confident hiring decisions

🔹 Understand key Alberta employment requirements when hiring

This interactive session includes live demonstrations of recruitment skills and focuses on practical strategies you can put to work right away, even in a competitive labour market.

DAY - Tuesday, October 13

TIME - 1:00–2:00 PM

LOCATION - Community Futures Wild Rose office (or virtually)

101–331 3rd Avenue, Strathmore, AB

This session is FREE to attend, but you must reserve your spot through Eventbrite.

👉 Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/employee-recruitment-tickets-1982525656607

Brought to you by Community Futures Wild Rose’s Advancing Workforce Development program. 🌱

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101, 331 3 Avenue
Strathmore, AB
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Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm

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