Services to Help You
Start a BusinessBuy a BusinessAccess FinancingExpand Into New MarketsLearn New SkillsPlan for Succession
Community Futures provides financing, business development and community development services in Port Alberni, Bamfield, Tofino, and Ucluelet. We are a non-profit society making local decisions at a grassroots level. We are the only business development program mandated by the federal government to serve rural and remote businesses in B.C.
Our Services
- Financing
- Consulting
- Startups
- Workshops & Webinars
- Exporting
- Buying a Business
- Selling a Business
- Indigenous Entrepreneurship
- Accessible Entrepreneurship
Our services are delivered in-house, through our colleagues in the Community Futures network of B.C., or through our trusted partners.

Why Choose Community Futures
Our staff and volunteers live in the communities we serve. We know the local history, local market and local connections.
We are developmental lenders that take a holistic approach to financing and loans. Unlike traditional lenders, we can be flexible, nimble and responsive, creating custom arrangements to meet your needs.
We invest in people and we understand that each person's scenario is unique. By getting to know you and building a relationship, we can find innovative ways for you to reach your goals.