Supporting Businesses In 25 Communities
Visions North’s area of service covers 25 communities in Northeast Saskatchewan and Athabasca Basin. See a full list of those communities below.
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Business Support Services
Visions North provides small business financing, business skills training, business counselling and community economic development services.
Grow or Start Your Business
With a business loan from Visions North you can grow or start your business without worrying about where your money is coming from.
We offer loans up to $150,000 for small businesses looking to expand their business, navigate through troubling times, or just looking to get a new business started.
Loan Guarantees
A loan guarantee can help businesses access financing that they may not have been able to secure otherwise
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Equity Participation
Equity participation can provide businesses with access to additional capital that they can use to fund growth initiatives
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Financial Assistance
getting financial assistance from a development corporation can help businesses overcome financial barriers, access funding on favorable terms, and receive personalized guidance
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Statistical Information
Statistical Information provides businesses with accurate and reliable data to inform decision-making, measure performance, and gain insights into market trends
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Market Analysis & Research
By gaining insights into your market and target audience, you can make informed decisions about product development, marketing, and sales.
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Business Plan Development
A business plan serves as a roadmap, outlining your goals, strategies, and financial projections, and helping you to make informed decisions and secure funding
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Feasibility Studies
By assessing the potential risks and benefits, a feasibility study can provide valuable insights to help you make informed decisions about your next steps.
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Financial Projections
By developing a clear financial plan, you can gain insight into your business’s financial health, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions about the future of your business.
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Business Counselling
Get expert guidance and support for your small business with our personalized Business Counselling services.
read moreCommunity Futures Visions North is a regional economic development agency providing small business financing, business skills training, business councelling and community economic development services in northeast Saskatchewan and the Athabasca basin.
Community Futures has been in the business of encouraging and supporting our communities, our volunteers and our small business owners for more than 25 years. We know what it takes to start and grow a business, to raise money for a community project or organize to provide a much needed community service. And, we’ll approach your idea in a way as individual as you are.
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Julianna Ballantyne Community Futures Visions North Board member
Julianna Ballantyne represents the Northern Saskatchewan community of Deschambault Lake on the Board of Directors for Community Futures Visions North.
February 15, 2022 -
15th Annual Women in Business Workshops
It’s been a couple of weeks since we held our 15th annual Women in Business workshop series in La Ronge and we would like to take the time to give some thanks and acknowledgements.
November 1, 2021 -
Congratulations to Terry DesRoches-Community Futures Volunteer of the Year
Terry DesRoches is the past Chairman of the Community Futures Visions North Board of Directors. After nine years of service, Terry stepped down from the CF Visions North Board in 2017. He came back in 2019 and is currently Visions Secretary/Treasurer
July 19, 2021 -
15th Annual Women in Business Workshops
**This is an old article that was originally posted in 2021 and may have outdated information**
June 10, 2021 -
First Side Hustle Microgrant Recipient
We are proud to present the first recipient of our Side Hustle grant. Wyatt Miller of Sparked Apparel applied, completed the three training modules and presented his finished Business Canvas, budget and marketing plan.
May 13, 2021 -
Side Hustle for Youth 15-29
The Side Hustle Microgrant Program is looking for youth between the ages of 15-29 who live in the Visions North Region and are looking to start a small “Side hustle” business!
March 30, 2021 -
COVID–19 Economic Response Plan: Support Programs for Indigenous Businesses
On April 18, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced support totalling over $306 million for Indigenous businesses as part of economic relief measures relating to COVID-19. Below please find answers to initial questions you may have relating to the package. Additional information will be made available over the coming days and weeks as we work with the Government of Canada on details related to the announcement.
April 24, 2020 -
13th Annual Women in Business Workshops
Another successful Women in Business workshop series has come and gone in the blink of an eye. Registration started at 9 am and by the first half hour half of the registered participants had already arrived. By 10 the workshops we’re ready to start.
October 16, 2019