Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen - Penticton, British Columbia

Canadian F. G.

Participated in the "Thrive Business Launch and Growth" Program hosted by Nicole Clark from Community Futures. The program exceeded my expectations. Nicole did an amazing job! She had clear explanations on the subjects and provided real-world examples to help grasp the material better. It was a truly valuable learning experience, thank you Nicole!

Jenn S.

I recently completed the Business Plan Development Workshop series, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The program was incredibly informative and engaging, and taught me skills that I will undoubtedly use throughout my career. Nicole was knowledgeable and passionate, and took the time to ensure that every student understood the material.

The program covered a wide range of topics, and provided practical applications for each subject. The group was supportive and you felt safe to ask vulnerable questions or admit fears or problems you were coming up against.

Overall, I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to participate in this program. It has given me the confidence and knowledge to pursue my entrepreneurial dreams, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to start or grow their own business. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part and benefit from this incredible workshops

Lisa H.

I had an exceptional experience attending Self-Employment Business Course. Nicole was welcoming and knowledgeable, creating a positive learning environment. The comprehensive curriculum covered essential business topics, and the practical approach allowed us to apply our knowledge. The facilities and resources were top-notch, and since completing the course, I've gained confidence in my professional abilities. I highly recommend to anyone looking to enhance their business acumen and excel in their career.

LeeAnn M.

I recently took part in the Business Plan Development Workshop, where Nicole, the Business Advisor and Training Manager, played a crucial role in helping me reach my goal of becoming a business owner. Without Nicole's support, I might not have found the courage to venture into entrepreneurship. I wholeheartedly endorse this workshop! Many thanks to Nicole and Community Futures for their valuable assistance.

Lindsay M.

My classes with Nicole were awesome. Very informative, and very well taught

Rose M.

Nicole Clark was so understanding and kind, when I thought I was stuck on My Business Plan. She walked me through it until I completely understood it. She gave me the feeling of self worth I was unaware I had inside of me. So Thank you Nicole Clark for giving me the first skill sets to my new small business of Yukon Mountain Sourdough
As for my support team Kristi MacGillivary she made me feel that there was nothing if I put my mind to that I couldn't accomplish with some hard work and focus. She was always there for support of any kind Well thank you Kristi you made me complete my first step to SUCESS.

Jonah C.

I came to CFOS for help with a business plan and a very sizeable loan for my small business. Nicole, who helped my out with my business plan, was extremely knowledgeable and took lots of time to meet with me individually to clarify concepts throughout the process. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to become a small business owner to get a head start by looking to her for guidance! Once my business plan was complete, Holt was tremendously helpful in ensuring I was able to get the funding I needed to start my business. He was working with me the whole way along and made sure I had everything I needed to have the best chance possible of securing the loan that I required. All around I had an amazing experience working with this organization. I wouldn’t recommend any other way for a small business owner to learn about entrepreneurship and to get their feet off the ground doing what they love. Thank you CFOS!

Tom L.

I had an amazing experience with Futures ! Nicole is a great teacher....I don't always learn easily from some teachers, Nicole was patient and layed out everything I would need to know about starting a business and writing a business plan perfectly. I would recommend this program to anyone....