Community Futures Strathcona

4th Annual Business Mixer!! TD Canada Trust and the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce are pleased to host the 4th annual New Business Mixer for new business in the Comox Valley.This very popular networking event is open to prospective new businesses, new businesses and new managers and owners of business. Prospective members and current members of the Chamber of Commerce are invited.The goal of this event is to provide an opportunity for TD & Chamber staff and board members t...o meet new business owners and learn about the new business ventures our community. This is an excellent networking and relationship building event. There is no charge to attend this event. Door prizes are welcome. All new business owners and managers are invited to attend! Don't forget to bring business cards to network and enter the draws!You can register here: http://new-business-mixer.eventbrite.com/ The super secret password is: new business venture See more

Free CRA Small Business Seminar! The seminar is designed primarily for small business entrepreneurs. It will help you if you are about to start or have just started a business. The information is general in nature and designed to cover a wide range of business situations.

ART of Friendship Expo!! You are invited to the first-ever ART of Friendship Exposition, June 15-19 in the Comox Valley. The week features a series of nightly film, art, and music community events.

FREE HST & Small Business Seminar by CRA!

If you use music, live or recorded, in your business or for your event please click on this link for licensing information as it is Federal Copyright Law.

Harmonized Sales Tax For BC! Legislation to enact the harmonized sales tax (HST) has been passed by the Government of Canada and is expected to be introduced soon in the province of British Columbia. The HST would be applied on most supplies of goods and services made in British Columbia at a rate of 12%, consisting of the 5% federal portion and a 7% provincial portion.Businesses in British Columbia that are registered for the GST would be required to collect the HST and would report their HST according to their current GST filing frequency. Retailers and service-providers should begin to upgrade their point-of-sale, cost and accounting systems as early as possible to ensure that they meet the implementation date of July 1, 2010.

New Employment Insurance (EI) Special Benefits for Self-Employed People As of January 31, 2010, self-employed people can register for access to EI Special Benefits. The four types of special benefits are: Maternity benefits, Parental benefits, Sickness benefits, and Compassionate care benefits. For more information visit: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca//self_employed_workers.shtml

We're starting off the new year with a fresh new face! Community Futures Strathcona is pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website designed by the talented Jamie of Architexture.

CHRISTMAS CHEER BUSINESS MIXER! Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (PT) Enjoy appetizers, a cash bar, door prizes, and networking opportunities. The Mixer will run from 5:30 to 7:30pm on Thursday, December 10th at North Island College in the cafeteria. It’s important to pre-register for this event, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/502841011

Your last chance to register! "Managing Your Balance Sheet" seminar this Friday, November 20 - 1-4pm at our Courtenay office. Cost $39 (+ GST). This workshop is hosted by Small Business BC in Vancouver and delivered to other location via live video conference. To register contact us toll free 1-877-338-2775 ext 244.

2009 "New" Business Mixer Tuesday October 20th @ 5:30 - 7:30 pm downstairs at the Blackfin Pub in Comox Bring Business Cards for networking & draws... Appetizers will be served & a "cash only" bar available. FMI & RSVP contact Corae (250) 334-3234 at the CV Chamber

In the spirit of October, Small Business Month, Community Futures Strathona will be offering 3 informative video conferencing seminars. "Business Development Strategies", "Cash Flow and Your Growing Business" and "Managing Your Balance Sheet". For more information on cost and times visit our website.

Are you considering buying a business? Small Business BC will be offering a valubable seminar on, "Buying a Business" via video conference here in our Courtenay office. Find out everything you need to know. Seminar date Oct 1st @ 1:00 - 4:00 pm cost $39.

Interested in learning the art of pasta making or exploring the aromatic world of spice or simply creating tasty appetizers that will make friends and family sing for more? Community Futures Strathcona is excited to learn of Cheddar & Co.'s delicious line of events coming this fall! Check them out!