Each year we help thousands of rural BC entrepreneurs just like you turn their dreams into reality. Here are some of their stories. We hope they inspire you to get in touch with your local Community Futures office.
Laetitia Mfamobani, known as The Candle Queen, is the Founder & CEO of Eliana Fragrance, where she celebrates the feminine spirit with handcrafted candles that spark beautiful memories and create emotional connections.
In beautiful Prince Rupert, B.C., Carol Bulford runs a full-service print boutique where she serves the community while striving to make every job a win-win for her and her customers.
With fierce determination and an artistic approach to his work, Gerrit McLean, Creative CEO of The Gorilla Graffix Group, lives for moments when he gets the job just right and witnesses the excitement on a customer’s face.
When Paige Whitehead, Founder of Nyoka Design Labs, first explored her interest in microbiology, she had no idea it would be the first step toward making a measurable impact on the planet.
At Shuswap Float & Wellness, Owner & Operator Kate Bischke helps people find their calm energy so they can relax, heal and return to themselves.
Kevin Hamel is the owner and operator of Gonzo Gardeners, where he passionately builds garden boxes and inspires a community of gardening enthusiasts with advice and hope for a greener tomorrow.
Community Futures British Columbia
C230-7871 Stave Lake Street
Mission, BC V2V 0C5
1-604-289-4222
For over 30 years, we’ve been fostering entrepreneurship in rural BC. We offer small business loans, business counseling and specialized services to help you start or grow a business, and to help communities become more resilient and dynamic. Learn More
