North Central Development

October is Small Business Month!

🌱 Community Futures North Central Development has an exciting lineup of FREE Lunch & Learn webinars this month.

Bring your lunch 🥪 and a notebook 📓, join us online, and build skills to help you start or grow your business!

Click the link to register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/94C0PwyCd5

For more information or help registering, connect with Dana Rebello, email [email protected] or phone/text 431-354-0466.

North Central Development office will be closed today September 30th, 2026 in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

October is Small Business Month, and this fall 🌱Community Futures North Central Development wants to celebrate the businesses that help make our northern communities thrive.

Do you operate a business in the North? We want to hear from you! Throughout October and November, we will be highlighting businesses from across the North Central region.

Complete our short Northern Business Spotlight form and tell us a little about your business. Your submission may be selected for an upcoming feature on the Community Futures North Central Development page.

➡️ Share your business with us here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/NgpS5g4JNp
And if you know a northern business that deserves a little extra spotlight, tag them in the comments or share this post with them!

This fall, let’s celebrate the businesses, entrepreneurs and ideas making an impact across Northern Manitoba.

Free Online Lunch & Learn - Confidence as an Entrepreneur - September 24th (12:00 to 1:00) - register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/94C0PwyCd5

Fall is a great time to grow your business! Join Community Futures North Central Development for our September Strong Roots, Strong Business workshops.

💻Online:
Confidence as an Entrepreneur
- Thursday, September 24 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.

🏫In Churchill:
Money Smarts
- Saturday, September 26 | 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Business & Law Lunch & Learn
- Monday, September 28 | 12:00–1:30 p.m.

From Idea to Reality Business Workshop
- Monday, September 28 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Whether you are exploring a business idea or already running a business, these workshops offer practical information, useful tools and an opportunity to connect.

To register or learn more, contact Dana:

Call or text: 431-354-0466
Email: [email protected]

Please share with anyone who may be interested!

Deadline is fast approaching for the Business, Money & Law sessions in Churchill!

Registration deadline extended to September 24th!

🔗 Online registration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Yj1P1Cqebv

📝 Paper registration forms available at the Training to Employment Project Churchill office.

For more information, contact Michelle Harrison at 204-677-4124 or [email protected].

Are you based in Manitoba? Is there an opportunity you’ve noticed in your town? An unmet need that you share with other, like-minded people?

Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to capitalize on this opportunity by starting a co-op!

Sign up FREE: https://cooperativesfirst.com/starting-a-co-op-in-manitoba/

Confidence does not mean having all the answers or feeling fearless, it means taking the next step even when you are unsure.

Join us for 'Confidence as an Entrepreneur', a free online Lunch & Learn designed to help you recognize your strengths, respond to self-doubt, and move your business ideas forward with greater confidence.

📅 Thursday, September 24
🕛 12:00–1:00 p.m.
💻 Free online webinar

Scan the QR code or click the registration link to save your spot! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/94C0PwyCd5

📍CHURCHILL residents!! There is still time to sign up.
Click the link or scan our QR code
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Yj1P1Cqebv

Join us for our two events:

1. Money Smarts - September 26th, 2026 at the T2E Office
🔹Join us as we dive into financials for budgeting and saving

2. Business & Law - September 28th, 2026 at the Creative Collective Community Arts and Cultural Cooperative.
🔹Join us as we discuss legal structures, contracts and legal support at our Lunch & Learn
🔹Our evening Business Workshop will help you take your idea to reality through engaging activities and presentations.

Check out our posters for more details!

You can also contact Dana Rebello if you have any questions
431-354-0466
[email protected]

October is just around the corner, and we need your input!

October is Small Business Month and we are planning a variety of online and in person workshops designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage. From exploring an idea, to starting, managing or growing a business, there’s an opportunity for you!

Please take a few minutes to complete our Training Interest Survey.

Your feedback will help shape our October workshop schedule and future opportunities.

Check out the online form here 👉https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FFSwhN1SS2