Community Futures Ventures

08/28/2026

Did you know the Government of Canada is one of the largest buyers of goods and services in the country? Every year, billions of dollars in contracts are awarded to businesses across Canada, including many small and medium-sized enterprises.

In this webinar, representatives from Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) will introduce entrepreneurs and business owners to federal procurement opportunities and explain how businesses can begin supplying goods and services to the Government of Canada.

Participants will learn:

How the Government of Canada buys goods and services
• Where to find federal contracting opportunities
• How to register and prepare your business to sell to government
• Tools and resources to help small businesses navigate the procurement process
This session is ideal for entrepreneurs and businesses interested in expanding their customer base through government contracting.

To register, please visit: https://Canadabuys.eventbrite.ca

08/27/2026

Two Provinces. One Vision.

Join us Monday, November 2, 2026 in Moosomin, SK for a one-day Community Futures Summit designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders.

Hosted by six Community Futures offices from Saskatchewan and Manitoba, this unique event is an opportunity to:

✔️ Connect with fellow entrepreneurs
✔️ Learn from business leaders
✔️ Build valuable relationships
✔️ Leave inspired with new ideas and opportunities

📅 Monday, November 2, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Mike Schwean Arena & Nutrien Sportsplex | Moosomin, SK

Whether you're just starting out or growing an established business, this is an event you won't want to miss. To register please visit:

A conference for Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders hosted by six Community Futures offices in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

08/27/2026

In this practical webinar, participants will learn the difference between cash flow and profit, why both are important, and how understanding these concepts can help keep a business financially healthy. This session is ideal for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners who want a clearer understanding of how money moves through their business.

Speaker Jordan Brown, CPA, CA

Jordan works with private businesses to help them better understand their finances and make informed business decisions. He is known for explaining financial topics in a practical and easy-to-understand way.

Thursday, September 24, 2026
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

To register, please visit: https://Cashflowvsprofit.eventbrite.ca

08/24/2026

Your time is valuable, make the most of it! Have you ever wanted to reach a new audience but not sure how to do it?

Interested in partnering with a complimentary business to yours but need motivation to put the plan into action? (For example.. a coffee shop + bakery team up for a “Morning Starter Pack” promo.)

Here are simple, low-cost marketing ideas perfect for a small businesses like yours!

08/21/2026

🌟 Small Business Tip of the Week! 🌟

Plan for Growth: Planning today makes expansion smoother tomorrow

08/19/2026

Profit is important. Cash flow keeps the lights on.

Do you know the difference?

Join Jordan Brown, CPA, CA, as he explains why businesses can be profitable on paper but still struggle financially—and what you can do about it.

📅 September 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:00 a.m. CST
💻 Free Online

Reserve your spot:
https://Cashflowvsprofit.eventbrite.ca

08/18/2026

Congratulations, Vanessa!

We’re excited to celebrate Vanessa Wolfe founder of Vanessa Wolfe Consulting Inc., on completing the Ventures Side Hustle Program!

Vanessa has taken decades of lived experience, cultural knowledge, professional training and mentorship and built a business focused on creating meaningful opportunities for growth — one sacred space at a time.

Through Vanessa Wolfe Consulting Inc., she provides Indigenous-led programming, workshops and facilitation for Indigenous Nations, Tribal Councils, community organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, justice programs, and youth and adult groups.

Her services include:

• Indigenous Life Skills Programming
• Lateral Kindness Workshops
• Team Building & Group Facilitation
• Indigenous Worldview Facilitation
• Youth & Adult Workshops
• Cultural Reconnection & Identity-Based Learning
• Motivational Speaking

To learn more, visit her website https://vanessawolfe.ca/

Vanessa's approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally grounded, creating spaces where people can reconnect with their identity, recognize the strengths they already carry and move forward with confidence and purpose.

“They are the medicine — mino-miskiki.”

Vanessa, congratulations on completing the Ventures Side Hustle Program and continuing to build a business rooted in connection, culture and community.

08/12/2026

Congratulations! We are so happy to be part of your business journey! If you need anything else, we are here to support you along the way!

08/06/2026

Start Small. Dream Big. Get Funded.

Applications are NOW OPEN for the Community Futures Ventures Side Hustle Program!

If you've been waiting for the right time to start your business, this is it. Whether it's a creative passion, a service you've been thinking about offering, or a product you've always wanted to sell, we're here to help you take that first step.

Through six self-paced online modules, you'll learn the fundamentals of starting a business—from branding and marketing to pricing, cash flow, and planning for success.

💰 Complete the program and you could receive $500 in non-repayable funding to help launch your side hustle!

This program is open to aspiring entrepreneurs throughout the Community Futures Ventures region, with limited spaces available.

Spots are limited, to apply, please visit: https://cfsask.ca/ventures-services/ventures-programs