Community Futures Howe Sound
Supporting Businesses in the Sea to Sky, No Strings Attached
Resources
Ready to launch your business in BC? Discover the step-by-step guide to setting up your business, from registering your company to understanding provincial regulations.
Looking to buy a business? Venture Connect offers a wide range of businesses for sale across BC. Find the right opportunity for you and start your journey to business ownership.
Prepare for the unexpected with our Business Continuity Tool. Make your business more resilient to disruptions so you’re ready for anything.
Learn how we can support small BC businesses before, during, and after natural disasters.
Use the Business Model Canvas on Canva to visually map out your business plan. Define your value proposition, strategize your operations, and create a clear roadmap for success.
Ready to sell your business or plan for succession? Learn the steps to prepare for a smooth transition, ensuring continuity and maximizing its value.
Explore available grants and funding programs that can help your business grow. Visit Innovation Canada to find financial support and learn how to apply.
Use the Community Futures Business Plan template to create a clear roadmap for your brand.
Join myCF’s free workshops to learn essential skills for business success. From financial literacy to marketing strategies, these sessions are designed to help you grow and thrive.
Discover the benefits of exporting and learn how to expand your market reach beyond borders. Access resources and support to help you navigate the process.
Use our loan calculator to determine the right loan amount for your business. Understand your financing options and see how we can help you secure funding.
Find the permits and licences you may require when starting and/or operating your business.
What Our Clients Think
Carolyn Green
2025-11-17
I am grateful for the customized business support that caters to my industry, skill set and personality. Cam, has been consistently supportive through this time of growth with my business.
Teresa Pena
2025-11-15
Cam was incredibly kind, responsive, and helpful throughout the entire process. The funding we received played a crucial role in getting our business operations off the ground. We’re truly grateful for the support. Thank you so much!
Cole Martin
2025-11-13
I had an excellent experience working with Cam MacArthur at Community Futures Howe Sound. Cam was clear with expectations, offered practical solutions, and shared helpful resources that made the whole process smooth and positive. Highly recommend Cam and the Community Futures team!
Beriah Chandoo
2025-11-12
Community Futures Howe Sound has been absolutely amazing to work with. Cam and the entire team have provided outstanding financial and business advice, along with genuine encouragement and guidance throughout the process. Their marketing support has also been invaluable in helping our business grow and connect more deeply with our community. It’s clear they truly care about supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses. I’m so grateful for their expertise and highly recommend them to anyone looking for financial or business development support in the Sea to Sky region!
Oscar A
2025-11-12
Just want to say how great the support has been from Cam at Community futures! he has been with us since the start and has been always supportive and following up! Without Community Futures we would’ve struggle to get our business going so thanks again for all of your support along the way !
Emily Berkel
2025-11-12
Amazing resource and support for new businesses and start ups right here in Squamish! Simple to schedule a meeting and so helpful. I met Cam MacArthur early 2025 when TogetherNest was just an idea, he gave me the confidence to go for it and shared so many useful resources, advice and contacts along the way. We still check in every few months and I will continue to do so. Would recommend booking in a meeting with Community Futures for anyone starting or thinking about starting a new business in town!
Wes Block
2025-11-12
We applied for and received a loan from Community Futures mid 2024 and it has been a great experience. Cam MacArthur has been a very valuable mentor throughout the process along with the rest of the board members at Community Futures Howe Sound. The loan application was straight-forward and fully guided by Cam. We would highly recommend CF for local start-ups with a solid business plan! Wes Block WECO Waste Solutions Inc.
We would like to acknowledge that Community Futures Howe Sound is operating on the shared, traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation and LilÌ“wat7úl Nation.
We strive to be part of the journey of reconciliation by bringing together Indigenous and Mainstream businesses, so everyone has access to the same opportunities.
