Rural #SMEs can now access loans up to $40k to cover operating expenses such as payroll, rent, utilities, insurance, and property tax. Find out more cfmanitoba.ca #CovidRecovery

Happy Canada Day from CF Manitoba!

Here Are Six Reasons to Shop Local! 1.Strengthen our regional economy. 2.Keep our communities unique and vibrant. 3.Get better service. 4.Create jobs. 5.Shorten our supply chains. 6.Keep business profits in the local area.

Be passionate about the problems that your business is trying to solve. This will keep you moving forward towards your goal.

How excited are you to see tonight's premiere? After four years of working on this documentary, we're pretty excited! In the meantime, read this Winnipeg Free Press interview with Dennis. Kingdom of the Polar Bears premieres tonight on CBC at 9 PM CST. winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/…

Barriers persist for rural founders, especially those with disabilities. Together, we can work towards a more inclusive ecosystem - just ask Susan Bater of CF Manitoba & CFSask! All on the #StartupWomenPodcast sponsored by BDC & Scotiabank startupcan.ca/startupwomenpo…!

Complete your #2021Census online today. By filling out your census questionnaire, you help shape your community and support important decision making that affects all Canadians. bit.ly/3fsHoHu

Congrats to Dawn Madahbee; one of our own CF folks from Waubetek BDC!

Farewell to a great lady and the unofficial holder of the CF leg wrestling championship belt...she will be very much missed in the Community Futures world.

The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) provides business loans up to $60,000 with up to $20,000 forgivable for rural entrepreneurs. Apply before June 30, 2021: cfmanitoba.ca/rrrf-search

Great to see @MBDan7, James Bezan, and Larry Maguire stop in at the Rural and Resilient Community Futures National Event. Thanks for your support of rural communities and entrepreneurs.

Thanks to Larry Maguire for hosting the CF Westman crew on the Hill last week during the Rural and Resilient CF National Event. #CommunityFutures

Thanks to James Bezan for welcoming the CF East Interlake crew to the Hill during the CF National Event. #RuralandResilient

As a former MYJC manager (in ‘89 and ‘90!), I can say it’s a great experience for students.

Celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with our Community Futures entrepreneur success stories.

Today, Community Futures organizations across Canada honour the service and legacy of the Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney. Created in 1985 under his government, 267 CF offices across the country continue to support thousands of local small businesses in rural and remote communities.

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day to all our communities and especially our Indigenous entrepreneurs!

Saddened to hear of the passing of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick this afternoon. She will be missed by her many friends in the Community Futures family.