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.
Small Business Awards
The "Heart of our Community" initiative will function as a Small Business Award and local business spotlight. To give each community special attention, the Wild Rose region will be divided into four quadrants that will receive individual focus each quarter.
Nominations will open ahead of each quarter, allowing weekly social media features to raise awareness and support for nominated businesses. At the quarter’s end, the CFWR Board will select one outstanding business to receive a $1,000 award, celebrating their meaningful contributions.
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.
Wild Rose Quadrants
Quadrant 1 Spotlight: January – March 2025
Strathmore, Rockyford, Standard, Hussar, Gleichen, Bassano, and Wheatland County.
Taking Nominations: Dec 1st, 2024 - Feb 28th, 2025
Quadrant 2 Spotlight: April – June 2025
Trochu, Three Hills, Carbon, Rosebud, and Kneehill County.
Taking Nominations: March 1st - May 30th, 2025
Quadrant 3 Spotlight: July – September 2025
Torrington, Linden, Acme, Beiseker, Irricana, and surrounding area.
Taking Nominations: June 1st - Aug 31st, 2025
Quadrant 4 Spotlight: October – December 2025
Chestermere, Langdon, Dalemead, Carseland, and surrounding area.
Taking Nominations: Sept 1st - Nov 30th, 2025
Nominate a Business
Currently accepting nominations for businesses in Quadrant 1
Strathmore, Rockyford, Standard, Hussar, Gleichen, Bassano, and Wheatland County.
"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
