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Community Futures Thompson Country
On March 25th, Community Futures Thompson Country launched two new services to assist businesses in Kamloops, Clearwater, Barriere, Sun Peaks and Chase for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses can now access the COVID-19 Loan program and COVID-19 Business Support Program. COVID-19 Loan program A new COVID-19 loan program will provide businesses up to $20,000 based on business assessed needs and impact requirements. These loans will be streamlined application and approval processes, no administration fees, low-interest rates and interest-only options for the first 3 months. Information about the loan requirements and application can be found on the CFTC website, www.communityfurtures.net or by phone 250-828-8772. COVID-19 Business Support Program The business community is facing an incredible amount of stress and confusion trying to navigate access to provincial and federal relief funding. Community Futures will also be providing one-on-one virtual and...
Resources for Small Business Owners
Most businesses are under an immense amount of stress during this pandemic. It is important as a business owner to stay informed via the latest official updates and ensure the utilization of resources the government has introduced. The following are some resources...
Community & Innovation #YKAStrong
In this unprecedented time, small businesses and communities show resiliency through community & innovation #YKAStrong. Leadership through this crisis will exponentially determine recovery, and in what strength businesses return. Here are some ideas adopted by...
Downtown Kamloops Business Closures + Updates #YKASTRONG
We have put together a list of Downtown Kamloops Business Closures + Updates which is subject to change. It includes all temporary closures, take-out options, pick-up, online stores and other business models that will help our community #ykastrong. We will try and...
Support Small Businesses
Downtown is Open! (Continuously Updated) In these trying times when fear and panic grips our communities, we should remember that small businesses are inevitably going to be weighed down by the impact of COVID-19. These are the friendly smiles that greet you every...
Downtown Kamloops VOTE YES – Kamloops Centre for the Arts
Upcoming Elections Kamloops Centre for Arts In anticipation of the upcoming elections on April 4th for the Kamloops Centre for Arts, Carl DeSantis, Executive Director of Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association, said, "I am encouraging each of you to join...
CAP Team in Downtown Kamloops
Who Are We? The Customer Care and Patrol (CAP) Team are downtown ambassadors who assist businesses, tourists, and citizens. The supervisor, as well as patrol members, are trained to promote tourism and safety in the downtown core. CAP team members are responsible...