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Local economic development leaders meet to address labour challenges

Strathmore, AB - May 12, 2023

The Wild Rose Region east of Calgary is poised for economic development and prosperity as a result of major investments that will create tremendous opportunities for businesses and residents alike. However, success comes with challenges.

Across Canada, businesses are struggling to find the labour force they need in a dynamic and competitive global economy.  A confluence of labour challenges, some a generation in the making, some emerging unexpectedly from the pandemic, are thrusting communities to the forefront to find solutions to problems that are complex and intertwined.  From housing to labour force participation, inflation and demographic shifts, the challenges require broad community collaboration from the private, public and non-profit sector.

Community Futures Wild Rose in partnership with Digital Main Street, Business Link and Local Municipalities Launches Digital Economy Program

More information here.

Community Futures Wild Rose is seeking proposals for Investment Management Services.

Community Futures Wild Rose is requesting proposals from Financial Institutions that are interested in providing the Organization with Investment Management services. The Organization is committed to providing its clients with quality customer service, and we expect this same quality of service from our financial institution. The administrative requirements, terms and conditions stated in this Request for Proposal are as envisioned by the Organization at the time of writing, but these may change or be refined in the course of the evaluation and negotiation process.

 Deadline for proposals is February 18, 2022.

More information on this RFP can be found here.

Press Release - Community Futures Wild Rose Announces Community Investment Partnership with the Town of Three Hills and Kneehill County

Small Business Week - Business Thrives Here was a tremendous success. The week long initiative from October 18 - 22, 2021 was lead by Community Futures Wild Rose with the help of many of our partners to host a variety of workshops, presentations and panels to bring forth relevant topics to our businesses! Below are the results from the week long event!

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STRATHMORE AB – June 8, 2021 Community Futures Wild Rose (CFWR), in response to the Business Retention and Expansion COVID-19 Survey in 2020, is pleased to launch marketing and wellness recovery programs and services for businesses and entrepreneurs in response to COVID-19.  

The Mastering Your Recovery initiative is a two-part series that will provide businesses with access to specialized supports to identify challenges and develop actionable strategies in areas of marketing and wellness. Entrepreneurs who register into the program(s) will be assessed and provided a recommended path to assist them in overcoming challenges about marketing, business development and wellness.

We are pleased to release the results of the Regional Relief and Recovery Funds (RRRF) for small businesses to support small businesses during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The results below are from April 1 to January 31, 2021.

We have some exciting news! Community Futures Wild Rose now offers our valued Loan Clients free access to our secure and private Online Client Portal 24 hours a day, seven days a week.