Community Futures Shuswap

09/04/2026

Important transportation update!

R.W. BRUHN BRIDGE UPDATE!🏗️
Progress continues on the R.W. Bruhn Bridge! Closures required.🚫

👉Full daytime closures (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) are expected to resume on September 16, 2026.
👉The Finlayson Street Boat Launch will be closed from September 14 to 23 to accommodate storm drainage system installation. Boat Launches & Docks: https://ow.ly/KiUp50ZIYz2
👉Read more: https://ow.ly/RZmx50ZIYvS

For more information on the project, please visit the R.W. Bruhn Bridge & Approaches webpage: https://ow.ly/z2If50ZIYvR

09/03/2026

Over the summer, our team has been growing so we can better meet the demands and diverse small business and community economic development needs of the Shuswap region!
Tanja, Darlene and Joanne are pleased to welcome Debbie Seymour, North Shuswap Economic Development Liaison, Richard Anderson, Rural Economic Development Coordinator and Riley Wright, Community Economic Development Coordinator to our team. From Youth Entrepreneurial and Women In Business programming to Emergency Response and the Rural Community Immigration Pilot programming, to Side Hustle and and Cottage Industry Loans to a number of small business advisory services and traditional small business loan programs, there’s a lot going on at CF Shuswap! We invite you to reach out!








Shuswap Trails
Downtown Salmon Arm
The South Shuswap Scoop
Voice of the Shuswap Community RadioSicamous Eagle Valley NewsNorth Shuswap KickerDistrict of SicamousSalmon Arm Economic Development SocietyNorth Shuswap Chamber of CommerceFalkland and District Community AssociationFriday.amColumbia Shuswap Regional DistrictDistrict of Sicamous Development CorporationSCIP Shuswap Construction Industry ProfessionalsShuswap Economic Development Society
Salmon Arm Observer

09/02/2026

📢 Community Futures Shuswap Business Check-In

Community Futures Shuswap is conducting a short Business Check-
In to better understand the opportunities, challenges, and priorities facing businesses across the Shuswap region.
We're seeking input on a range of topics, including:

✅ Trade and tariff impacts
✅ Business growth opportunities
✅ Workforce and hiring needs
✅ Financing and funding opportunities
✅ Succession planning
✅ Current business challenges

The survey takes approximately 3 minutes to complete and will help us better connect businesses with relevant programs, services, and resources.

📋 Take the survey here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/DV1yFZ8aDY

Thank you for helping us build a stronger and more resilient Shuswap economy.

09/02/2026

Some great virtual training is available to you without cost, if you are in the Shuswap region. We have made the investment for you! Check out these great offerings!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19jMK3hM3b/?mibextid=wwXIfr

09/01/2026

Looking foward to attending this! Is your business affected? Register to learn more!

Surviving the Trade War: A Practical Guide to Tariffs and Business Supports - Webinar

Join the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada and Trade Experts with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and World Trade Centre Vancouver.

This is a virtual session designed to help businesses better understand the latest tariff changes and the supports available.

This session is especially relevant for exporters, importers, manufacturers, distributors, supply chain professionals, and business owners affected by U.S. trade uncertainty. If your business is navigating tariffs or cross-border trade challenges, this is a session worth attending.

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Register 👇 https://www.boardoftrade.com/events/8185/

08/26/2026

Big goals for your business? Learn how to turn them into clear, achievable action!

Register today: https://mycommunityfuturesbc.ca/webinars/1210/goal_setting_n_frameworks_for_entrepreneurs_and_start_ups/

📌 Participation in this session is free within select CF-service regions.



Mycommunityfutures

08/26/2026

Learn how to create reels that convert followers into customers!

Register today: https://mycommunityfuturesbc.ca/webinars/1211/reels_that_convert_to_sales/

📌 Participation in this session is free within select CF-service regions.



Mycommunityfutures

08/23/2026

Shuswap Trails is seeking community input. Be sure to have your say.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D6DnrJhtL/?mibextid=wwXIfr

CSRD Area E Parallel Trails Public Engagement: Swansea Point & Cambie-Solsqua Road

Share Your Thoughts. . .
Walking/Bicycling Survey:
Swansea Point & Cambie-Solsqua Road

The Shuswap Trail Alliance has been asked by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District to gather public feedback regarding concerns expressed for safer pedestrian and bicycle use along roads at Swansea Point and along Cambie-Solsqua Road.

Both areas have challenges and limitations, including narrow rural road right of ways managed by the Provincial Ministry of Transportation and Transit (Cambie-Solsqua Road) and limited funding to implement major changes. But the CSRD is interested to better understand the safety concerns to explore potential options to improve walking and cycling in each of these areas.

Please take a few minutes to complete a survey on each of these areas to help us better identify conflict points and uncover barriers preventing more residents from walking or riding.

Use the following link to access the online surveys on your mobile phone or tablet: (Surveys close Sept. 7/26)

Safe Streets, Safer Parks Survey. Swansea Point:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KNJiB40NWU-_PK6lkHtbcVozWGK2m4JNsKJvUiZOob9UREVLTExLWUhIOFlBUFhJTkUxUkpWMkVaSi4u

Safe Road Survey. Cambie-Solsquea Road:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KNJiB40NWU-_PK6lkHtbcVozWGK2m4JNsKJvUiZOob9UNEtETzZRSVNLWkJZMUtOUExXTTVaRjBBUy4u