We can assist with business planning, operational and financial counseling, technical advice, and, path-finding through government regulations and services. Read More
If you have tax-related questions, here is your chance to get them answered! Our information sessions held by CRA professionals will help you learn about:
Business tax deductions;
Common tax errors;
Helpful tools and services offered by the CRA;
General bookkeeping concepts and best practices;
How to request an in-person visit from a CRA Liasion Officer
Please join us on Tuesday February 19, 2019
Session I 12:00pm
Session II 5:00pm
At the Community Room City Hall. Please contact the office at (250) 378-3923 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Are you part of a Non-Profit Organization in the Nicola Valley? We'd like to hear from you.
Community Futures Nicola Valley is planning a Non-Profit Community Engagement Fair in March 2019. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this event. Please contact our office to add your organization to our data base.
Communities don’t just happen. They are built. They are supported. They are celebrated. Community Futures Nicola Valley recognizes the contributions and achievements of Merritt Small Businesses which is why we invite you to participate in Small Business Week!.
Community Futures Nicola Valley and partners are delivering free workshops and seminars in our Community to help maximize your knowledge and to assist in growing your business!
Resurgence of Downtown: Hosted by: Community Futures Nicola Valley Faciliated By: Mae Ketter
What is our next step? A roundtable discuss to talk about the tools and strategies we can use to get our downtown moving in the right direction. Bring your ideas and be ready to brainstorm.Monday October 15, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm in the Merritt Civic Centre located at 1950 Mamette Ave.
Grants for First Nations:Presented By: Tyrone Joseph from All Nations Trust.
Would you like to know what Grants are available through All Nations Trust? This workshop will provide information on support for funding and financing small business and community business projects. We’ll review eligibility requirements, eligible project expenses and activities, business planning, and funding and financing examples will be provided. Join us on Tuesday October 16, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm in the Community Room-City Hall at 2185 Voght Street.
Community BBQ:Hosted by: Community Futures Nicola Valley
To celebrate Small Business Week, Community Futures Nicola Valley invites you to attend our Community BBQ. Join us on Wednesday October 17, 2018 from 11:30am to 1:30pm for a hot dog and a drink by donation right outside our office located at 2185B Voght Street. Community Futures will match all donations and the proceeds will go towards supporting the Cold Weather Shelter. Thank you to Save on Foods for providing the hot dogs. Also thank you in advance to all the volunteers that will make this event possible.
Ready to Start your Business mini-workshop:Presented by: Julie Bayman
This workshop will provide you with the top 5 factors to consider when starting your own business. Self-employment assessment, market surveys, business plan top tips and more! Join us on Thursday October 18 from 4:30pm to 6pm in the Community Room-City Hall located at 2185 Voght Street.
Business after Business:Hosted by: Community Futures Nicola Valley.
Community Futures Nicola Valley invites you to attend our business after business. It is the best way to make connections within the Merritt Business community. Bring your business cards and be ready to network with the local stakeholders. Join us on Thursday October 18, 2018, from 6pm to 8:30pm in the Community Room ̶ City Hall, 2185 Voght Street. Appetizers will be served.
Open House: Hosted by: Merritt Chamber of Commerce
What is the Chamber of Commerce? What are the main objectives of the Chamber of Commerce? What are the benefits to join the Chamber of Commerce? The answer to these and more questions, The Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend their Open House on Friday October 19, 2018 from 11:30am to 2:00pm at the Community Room-City Hall located at 2185 Voght Street. Come and meet some of our newest Board Members. Light refreshments will be served.
Board of Directors 
