ROLLA, BC – When Donna Kane set out to launch Diamond Hitch, a freeze-dried meal business designed for backcountry and expedition use, early advisory support made the difference between a good idea and a viable operation. Community Futures Peace Liard (CFPL) worked closely with Donna from the outset.
Tzeachten Reserve - Littlefoot Creationz, located in Chilliwack on the Tzeachten Reserve, is an Indigenous-owned small business founded by Shanyce Michell. The business creates custom tumblers, giftware, and handcrafted products that celebrate culture and creativity. What began as a way to support her family has grown into a meaningful entrepreneurial journey, one that now supports others facing similar barriers.
Vernon - The moments that Kaitlyne Peden lives for are these: watching her chicks teeter in the morning sunlight, handing a frozen whole chicken filled with goodness to a delighted family, witnessing her farrow pig give birth and then nurse its joyful, attentive piglets.
ABBOTSFORD, BC – Sweat & Shiver has quickly become a standout in Abbotsford’s wellness sector, offering private infrared saunas and cold-plunge and IV vitamin therapy experiences designed to support recovery, stress reduction, and overall well-being. Opening in early 2025, the business has already earned significant recognition, taking home New Business of the Year at the Annual Abbotsford Business Excellence Awards.
Mission - When you walk into Arch-Way Dance in Mission, you feel it right away, this isn’t just a dance studio. It’s a place where kids find confidence, where parents feel connected, and where community comes first.
SUNSHINE COAST - On the Sunshine Coast, Farmers' Markets are an integral part of many communities. So, when presented with the opportunity to partner with the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM), Community Futures of the Sunshine Coast (CFSC) couldn’t have been more thrilled.
VERNON, BC: What began as a home-based meal service after entering the Enterprise challenge has grown into a full-fledged business delivering weekly meals to more than 20 families across the region. With the support of Community Futures (CF) North Okanagan, chef Lauren Vincent is transforming her kitchen-to-doorstep passion into a sustainable commercial operation.
Squamish - Trickster’s Hideout began as a shared dream between three founders: to create a year-round indoor space where the arts could truly breathe in Squamish. They imagined a place where remarkable experiences unfold naturally, where creativity and connection feel as essential as the air in the room, and where everyone feels like they belong.
TUMBLER RIDGE - Starting a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic wasn’t easy, but with help from Community Futures Peace Liard, Bryce Kirby opened Western Steakhouse in 2020 in Tumbler Ridge. A small town with limited options for dining out, Western Steakhouse was immediately embraced by locals and tourists for their quality dining experience.
Whistler - What started as a single product idea has grown into a multi-market wintersports brand. With guidance and flexible financing from Community Futures Howe Sound, Deorum Ski Co. is managing rapid growth, expanding into new regions, and developing gear built for performance and longevity.
