Shuswap Lake at first light, looking along the shoreline toward the hills
About us

We do not think or act like a bank.

Community Futures is a community-driven, not-for-profit small business loan and development organization, with 34 offices across rural British Columbia.

Whether you are starting something new, buying an existing business or expanding, we know every client is different. You get personalized advice, mentoring and training, and we will come to you.

Our service area

We serve rural small and medium-sized business owners and entrepreneurs across the Shuswap:

Salmon Arm
Tappen
Sorrento
Blind Bay
Scotch Creek
Celista
Anglemont
Seymour Arm
Lee Creek
Sicamous
Malakwa
Canoe
Ranchero
Falkland

And the communities in between.

Our team

Locally based people, committed to this region.

Joanne Mason

Executive Director

250.803.0156 ext 105

Tanja Carlson

Business Development Officer

250.803.0156 ext 108

Darlene Lincoln

Accounting Manager

250.803.0156 ext 103

Caroline Grover

Advisor, Rural Community Immigration Pilot

250.803.0156 ext 104

Board of directors

Our volunteer board represents communities from across the region, with a defined recruitment process and term limits. The 2025–26 director list is available from the office.

Interested in serving? We would like to hear from you, and recruitment materials are available on request.

Transparency and accountability

We believe in open, ethical and transparent communication. We protect the information you share with us, and every client is treated with respect, in every Shuswap community equally.

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