Workshop Calendar

Jan
29
Thu
HR Essentials for Small Businesses
Jan 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thu January 29, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
$60.00

You may be able to receive this Workshop free of charge. Create an account or login to your dashboard to check your eligibility.
Jumpstart Your Business: HR Essentials for Startups is a dynamic, two-hour workshop designed to empower new entrepreneurs with the critical HR knowledge and tools needed to launch successfully. Discover the keys to legal compliance, effective recruitment, and building a vibrant workplace culture from day one. Engage in practical exercises, gain actionable insights, and leave ready to set your business’s HR foundation for growth and success. Perfect for startup owners eager to get HR right from the start!
Did you know?
  • Proper HR setup mitigates legal risks by ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations from the outset.
  • A structured HR framework helps prevent costly turnover by attracting the right talent and fostering a supportive workplace culture.
  • Early investment in HR infrastructure, including clear policies and procedures, safeguards against potential workplace conflicts, misunderstandings, and formal complaints.

 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Enhanced Legal Compliance: Gain insights into key regulations to minimize legal risks and penalties.
  • Improved Workplace Culture: Foster inclusivity, equity, and safety, boosting satisfaction and retention.
  • Strategic HR Management: Strengthen workforce management with clear policies, supporting smoother operations and growth readiness.
Feb
2
Mon
Grant Writing (3-part Series)
Feb 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2
$90.00

You may be able to receive this Workshop free of charge. Create an account or login to your dashboard to check your eligibility.

This 3-part workshop provides information, resources and practical experience essential to writing successful grant proposals. Find the right grant to get the funding you need to grow your business.

  • BC businesses can receive 60% to 100% of employee training costs through government grants.
  • Approximately 42% of business owners know about government grants but don’t know where to find them or how to apply.32% of business owners are not aware of available grants – Granted! will help you find the right grant & how to apply.
This workshop is presented in 3 parts:
Part 1: learn which grants are for you – presented through information & discussion on types of grants, availability & researching the right grant for your organization.
Part 2: in the break between Part 1 and Part 2 participants will be asked to find a potential grant that suits them and begin a draft proposal for discussion & feedback in the second session. Part 2 will cover logistics and financial aspects of grant writing.
Part 3: Reporting requirements and wrap-up.
Participants will leave with a clear and practical foundation for a grant proposal.

 

Learning Outcomes:

  • What grants are right for your business or organization
  • Where to find those grants (handouts provided)
  • How to develop a formal grant proposal, including crafting a compelling story
  • Managing & reporting to the Grantor, building a donor relationship

Contact Us


Call us at 250-828-8772 or email us at info@communityfutures.net.

Location
330 Seymour St., Kamloops, BC, V2C 2G2

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Closed 12:00pm to 1:00pm

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