Harlan Lapointe came to Northwest Community Futures for funding when traditional financial institutions would not give him a business loan. NCF took a risk that allowed Harlan to purchase tools, vehicles and equipment, build his…

Wendy Roche is a leader. As a hairstylist instructor at North West College for 9 years, Wendy guided students to achieve their dreams and launch their careers. In 2016, after the cosmetology course was discontinued,…

Jordan Solomko is in control of his buses and his business. The young entrepreneur started driving for STC at age 19, and with his wife, Jennifer, launched Ventures West Charters in 2012. Through the years,…

Above all, Liz Ross is 100% committed to offering exceptional customer service to the clients of Liberty Tax Services in Estevan. “I want to provide the best experience possible,” she says. “I really enjoy educating…

Ever wonder how those successful businesses in your community originally started? Many business ideas evolve out of great conversations over a pot of coffee, and are then hurriedly written on whatever’s handy, like a napkin.…