Community Futures West Yellowhead delivers a number of popular and proven small business development programs each year. If you don't see what you are looking for, check out our other business coaching and training options, and upcoming business skills events, or contact us.
Go Forth Business Training: 100 Essential Small Business Skills
Entrepreneurs With Disabilities Program
Business Visitation Programs
In 2014 Community Futures West Yellowhead completed both the Jasper Business Visitation Study and the Grande Cache Business Visitation Study. These studies determined the needs and opportunities for business growth in the communities through a systematic approach. It created research and information that encouraged partnership and community engagement to address the needs of each community and identify opportunities. For more information and to view the studies please click on the links below.
To receive a paper copy of either of the studies please contact CFWY through the contact us page.
2014 Grande Cache Business Visitation Study
2014 Jasper Business Visitation Study
BizStream
We can help entrepreneurs in Alberta’s competitive business environment get in the game.
As a local company, you may be able to provide a product or service, but standardized health, safety and insurance requirements may prevent you from being eligible to bid on the contracts you want. BizStream Small Business Program can assist you in meeting industry requirements so you can compete for contracts and get in the game. Small Business Program provides information and mentoring to rural Alberta businesses with the potential and desire to engage in contracts with the energy sector.
The energy sector requires all companies to demonstrate the following competencies before a direct contracting relationship can be established:
- Health, safety and environment (HSE) compliance
- ISNetworld membership* (see more details below)
- Related company experience within the energy sector
- Qualified human resource management personnel
- Management strength
- Financial stability, both historical and current
- Project management abilities for mobilization and implementation planning
- Supply chain management
- Local economic engagement
- Technical solutions and specifications related to the project
To meet the membership requirements of ISNetworld businesses must demonstrate that they possess:
- Insurance certificate
- Safety manuals
- Safety training
- WCB coverage
If your company has the expertise, skills and ambition to engage in contracts with the energy sector, but lacks some of the competencies required to secure these contracts, BizStream Small Business Program could be for you.
BizStream supports the online safety training required for ISNetworld membership and provides access to related online management training. It also connects you to mentors whose valuable knowledge and expertise can help you develop opportunities with Alberta’s energy sector.
To find out more about BizStream Small Business Program, contact us today!
SPONSORED BY: 
AND 
Business Coaching
Thinking of starting a new business? Expanding your existing business? Looking at succession planning? - CFWY can help!
When you have specific questions about your business or simply 'don't know what you don't know' our business advisors can help you get from an idea to reality. Contact CFWY now to enroll in the 2016 Business Coaching program and receive a FREE consultation. Contact CFWY
