Client Spotlight
Business owners are innovators and risk-takers, they have built their businesses with creativity, passion, and a whole lot of hard work. Find out about their successes, challenges and everything in between.

Nordic Vale Honey Farm
Nordic Vale Honey Farm is passionate about farming and doing what we can to raise our family and our bees in the best possible environment.

Shangri-La Chinese Restaurant
Shangri-La Chinese Restaurant has been serving Fort Nelson for almost 15 years and we are very committed to our customers.

Mila Landsdowne Fashion & Design
Local entrepreneur Mila Lansdowne can help you put your best-dressed foot forward!

The Meat Doctor
Our small businesses feed our economy… and The Meat Doctor is feeding us too!

Rip's Cleats
We are proud to be a part of making small business dreams come true, like Rip’s Cleats. Rip’s Cleats are versatile ice cleats for any industry & quality medical straps.

Northeast Aboriginal Business Centre
Northeast Aboriginal Business Centre is so thankful for the love and generosity of the community that helps us promote local indigenous artists and entrepreneurs.

Deep Woods Electrical and Controls
This time of year, at Deep Woods Electrical & Controls means getting ready for construction and renovation season. A safe and effectively installed electrical system makes a home someplace magical.

Mila Lansdown
Turning your passion into a small business is what we are all about. Just ask Mila Lansdowne!

Western Steakhouse by Brew 242 Ltd.
Founded in 2020 by Bryce Kirby, Western Steakhouse by Brew 242 Ltd. is a testament to dedication and hard work. Bryce’s entrepreneurial journey began when she enrolled in the Work BC Self-Employment Program through Community Futures.

Cass’s Kitchen
Starting your own business can be challenging and rewarding all at the same time!

The Bark Club
Starting your own business can be challenging and rewarding all at the same time!

CCW Ventures
Community Futures Peace Liard and Lakeview Credit Union collaborated to assist in a loan to launch CCW Ventures Ltd. This company is a majority owned Indigenous telecommunications construction company with ties to local first nations groups such as the Saulteau First Nation Band in Moberly Lake B.C.

Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark (TRUGG) Master Plan
The town of Tumbler Ridge lost their major employers Quintette Coal and Bullmoose Mines resulting in the community faced with no jobs and no prospects. There was opportunity through tourism for promoting Dinosaurs, Geological Formations, Mountains and Waterfalls.

Indigo Designs
Indigo Designs is an award-winning marketing design studio located in Fort St. John, BC. With the help of the Self Employment Program, Indigo Designs officially opened in 2001 and has gone on to work successfully with clients provincially, nationally and internationally.

Stoddart Creek Water Services
Community Futures Peace Liard and Lakeview Credit Union collaborated to assist in a loan that launched the success of Stoddart Water Creek Services and provided a new water source for commercial and residential use. Three jobs were created with this business.




