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The Rural Resiliency Initiative

The Rural Resiliency Initiative (RRI) provides specialized supports for businesses, governments, and Community Futures staff before, during and after an economic disruption or disaster. Activities are carried out by the Economic Quick Response & Recovery Team (EQRRT), a CFBC leadership team focusing on the unique needs of rural businesses.

Services & Resources

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Support for
GOVERNMENTS

The RRI can leverage recovery funds, help save jobs, and move rural communities towards economic recovery.

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Support for
BUSINESSES

The RRI can help businesses strengthen their ability to adapt, recover and regrow in the face of disruption.

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Support for
THE CF NETWORK

The RRI offers expertise, resources and guidance to support businesses before, during and after economic emergencies.

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Economic Quick Response & Recovery Team (EQRRT)

The EQRRT is a CFBC leadership team whose members include contractors and CF staff with experience in finance, project management, communications, and disaster response and recovery.

Contact

Jennifer Wetmore, Rural Resiliency Initiative Lead
604-289-4222 ext. 225
rri@communityfutures.ca

 

Contact the Rural Resiliency Initiative

Contact

Community Futures British Columbia
33163 2nd Ave
Mission, BC  V2V 6T8
  1-604-289-4222
 

About Community Futures British Columbia

logo whiteCFBC is the provincial association for the Community Futures Development Corporation. Since 1992 we've been fostering entrepreneurship and economic development in rural BC through our 34 member offices. Learn More

RECONCILIATION STATEMENT

Community Futures British Columbia is dedicated to promoting Truth and Reconciliation while fostering Indigenous inclusion in BC's economy. We support Indigenous entrepreneurs, celebrating their success and prosperity through diverse, equitable, and collaborative programs that contribute to more inclusive communities.

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