Community Futures 16/37 is a federal government initiative founded in 1988 to assist communities in Northern BC with economic development by providing quality business and support services to entrepreneurs and small business. Community Futures are independent, non-profit Corporations run by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by staff. Community Futures 16/37 is involved in lending, leveraging, business counselling, technical assistance, advising and facilitating. Programs in 2020 include: Business Services, Economic Development,Entrepreneurs With Disabilities (EDP),The Great BC Business Sale,Self Employment Program,
Wildfire Business Recovery Program.