Tag Archives: Community Futures Central Kootenay

JOB: KOOTENAYS, BC – Central Kootenay Food Policy Council, Engagement Coordinator

Posted by Michalina Hunter on July 20, 2020

The Central Kootenay Food Policy Council is seeking a part-time Engagement Coordinator! Position Summary The Food Policy Council is team is seeking a part-time communication professional to deliver the Council’s communications on a range of platforms, to participate in the creation and delivery of meetings and public events (virtual and in-person), and to support the Executive Director in project delivery, development and fundraising. The ideal consultant will be based in the Central Kootenay Regional District and will have both knowledge of and passion for food systems, healthy communities, and policy. This contract will require a time commitment of roughly two … Continue reading JOB: KOOTENAYS, BC – Central Kootenay Food Policy Council, Engagement Coordinator →

EVENT RECAP: Columbia Basin Farm Business Planning 101 Workshop

Posted by Hailey Troock on February 18, 2019

On February 2nd, 2019, 16 farmers with a range of experience levels came together at Vallican Whole Community Center for a Farm Business Planning 101 Workshop. The workshop was prepared and given by Paul Kelly from the Community Futures Central Kootenay Self Employment Program. Paul holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Business and Entrepreneurship. He has managed large retail food operations including the Kootenay Co-op, production and processing at Fieldstone organic granary, and operated a local biofuel and feed commodity business out of Winlaw. Paul began his presentation by setting the regional labour market context. December 2018 saw the lowest … Continue reading EVENT RECAP: Columbia Basin Farm Business Planning 101 Workshop →

Feb 2: WINLAW: Farm Business Planning 101 & Community Potluck + Farmer Slideshows

Posted by Hailey Troock on November 18, 2018 3 Comments

Join Young Agrarians, Community Futures and Kootenay Food at Vallican Whole for two farm focused events: WHEN: Saturday, February 2, 2019 WHERE: Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Rd, Winlaw, BC COST: Suggested donation fo the workshop is $10. Community Potluck + Farmer Slideshows is free but please register. REGISTER: https://business101winlaw2019.brownpapertickets.com ON FACEBOOK (please spread the word and coordinate rides!): https://www.facebook.com/events/1950470431915627/ Farm Business Planning 101 Workshop Saturday, February 2, 1-5pm This workshop will be lead by Paul Kelly, the Self Employment Program Manager at Community Futures, and a Local Food Procurement Consultant with Columbia Basin Trust. This workshop is geared towards new farmers, and farmers who … Continue reading Feb 2: WINLAW: Farm Business Planning 101 & Community Potluck + Farmer Slideshows →

APR 12-13: Agri-Food Business Planning Workshop, Nelson, BC

Posted by Kristen Nammour on April 01, 2016 1 Comment

Are you in the pre-planning stage of starting a food business, or have an established business whose growth you want to kick-start? Community Futures of Central Kootenays, Found Tree Product Design & Partners for Growth Advisory Services is proud to be presenting another Agri-Food Business Planning Workshop! WHEN: April 12 -13, 2016; 8:30AM-4:30PM WHERE: Community Futures of Central Kootenay, 201-514 Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E7 COST: $105 (includes GST) w/ Lunch Provided The workshop is for both professional development and building up your network. It is a great opportunity to either build-out or refresh your business plan! This is a program funded … Continue reading APR 12-13: Agri-Food Business Planning Workshop, Nelson, BC →