Heart Of Our Community
Small Businesses are the Heart of our Community
"Every time you spend money, you're casting a vote for the kind of world you want."
– Anna Lappé
Celebrating Local
Community Futures Wild Rose knows that small businesses are the backbone of our region—they sponsor local events and teams, generously volunteer their time and resources, and exponentially contribute to our community’s growth.
Through our new "Heart of Our Community" initiative, we aim to highlight these local heroes who tirelessly support our communities. We hope to inspire more people to THINK BIG, Shop Local.
Business Awards
To honour local businesses that make a difference in our communities, the "Heart of our Community" initiative will function as a Small Business Award.
In 2025, we will spotlight one quadrant of the Wild Rose region each quarter, sharing weekly stories of nominated businesses on social media to raise awareness and drive support for them. At the end of each quarter, the CFWR Board will select one outstanding business to receive a $1,000 award in recognition of their efforts.
Nominate A Business
Help us celebrate the hearts of our communities by nominating a local business that has made a positive impact! By supporting these businesses, we can build stronger, more resilient communities together.
Use the nomination form linked below to nominate a business that actively contributes to the community. Business owners are welcome to nominate their own businesses! Let’s shine a spotlight on those who make our communities a wonderful place to live.
Nominate a Business
“Heart of our Community" aims to remind our region of the critical role local businesses play in making small towns thrive and encourage the community to support them.
For more information, call (403) 934-8888, or email wildroseinfo@albertacf.com
