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.
Services:
Futurpreneur has helped more than 20,000 young entrepreneurs, across Canada, launch their small businesses – and you could be next. They provide resources to empower you at every step of your entrepreneurial journey. From financial support to mentorship, business planning to marketing strategy, they can help you realize your startup dream.
Island Good is all about making it easy for islanders & visitors alike to find products made & grown in the Vancouver Island region (Vancouver Island & Rural Islands).
- The Island Good logo distinguishes products made & grown in the Vancouver Island region
- Look for Island Good signs to identify restaurants & stores that have Island Good products
- Take part in Island Good markets & events to connect with producers & experience the best of what the Island has to offer
- Follow @IslandGoodBrand on social media to discover new Island Good business and keep up to date on your existing favourites
We love where we live. We’re proud of Vancouver Island. And we know Island Good is good for the economy, good for jobs, good for the environment, and good for us!
Organization 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food.
- Agriculture – Financing for primary producers
- Agribusiness – Financing for businesses in agriculture
- Food and Beverage – Financing for businesses in the food industry
We help small farm, food, and drink businesses and organizations achieve viability through market readiness.
Services:
- Market Research
- Market Plans
- Strategic Planning Sessions & Plans
- Business Plans
- Marketing Strategies
- Financial Analysis & Management
- Risk Management
Information regarding operating a food premises, submitting applications, and the Environmental Public Health office.
AVFSS is a food focused action group that strives to strengthen the food system* in the Alberni Valley. This is accomplished through:
- Supporting sustainable food
- Collaborating with partners
- Supporting community-led solutions
- Education and resource sharing
- Advocating for fair-food policies
* A complete food system includes three pillars – production, processing/preservation, and distribution. The absence of any one of these will threaten the whole system, and so all are needed to ensure a strong, vibrant and food secure community.
Our Processors
The Dock+ is home to food producers that are cultivating the future of food in Port Alberni and beyond. It’s a space for passionate people to create the food that nourishes the soul of our community.
The Kitchen
WHERE FOOD IDEAS BECOME REALITY
The Kitchen at The Dock+ is a Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) permitted commercial kitchen where we offer start-ups and small businesses an environment for growth, development, and collaboration.