Community Futures Sun Country recognizes the importance of small to medium sized business in our regional economy.  This past year has been a challenge; our Business Recovery and Resiliency Program's purpose is to assist rural businesses and organizations to gain traction and recover post disaster.

Our goal is to provide you with practical tools, resources and strategies to help your business become more resilient and successful.

Despite its rewards, running a business can be hard at the best of times.  Recovering from a disaster introduces additional challenges and complexities that businesses aren't expecting or prepared for.  While the road to recovery is being paved with numerous programs, grants, subsidies, and initiatives, and supportive services, many businesses either don't have the time or expertise to figure it all out and develop their own plan to recovery.

Our Regional Business Liaisons will work one on one with existing businesses to help stabilize and increase, as well as if required, identify and diversify revenues streams.  Their activities will be to advise and coach business owners to determine their specific needs and align their recovery efforts with programming, grants, subsidies and initiatives that are being offered by a myriad of providers from all levels of government and industry.  If assistance is required, to aid in the application process, the RBL can help or be a conduit to individuals who have sector/industry specific knowledge and expertise.

Many businesses are realizing that an objective, independent RBL can provide them with fresh new perspectives, improve their general business effectiveness and expand market reach.  Coaching encourages highly engaged business owners and entrepreneurs to bridge the gap to recovery, and gives leaders the opportunity to strengthen specific business, communication, leadership or managerial skills.  We're with you every step of the way, supporting you in your business' progression to greater success and growth

 

Meet our Regional Business Liaisons

Arnice Asquin

Arnice grew up in an entrepreneurial family, she learned firsthand what it takes ti make a small business successful.  Attending Simon Fraser University, she focused on Business Administration, Management Information System, and Computer Science.  After articling for her Chartered Accountant designation, Arnice worked in public practice with specialization as the Manager of computer services.  Arnice has continued the family tradition of being a small business owner.  She operates a consulting business that supports micro to large businesses.

As a well respected professional, who demonstrates integrity, accountability, ingenuity, and enormous team spirit.  Arnice is experienced in financial strategies, business growth, and focuses equally on customer service and core organizational values.

Arnice's astute attention to detail and serious work ethic allow her to provide strength and insight to the financial plans of any organization.  Her mix of education, business experience and accounting background provide the skills required to ensure operational, financial and compliance reporting are accurate and complete while assisting to improve operational profitability.

 Email Arnice

 604-793-8124

 

 

Andre Kuerbis

Andre is passionate about small businesses and entrepreneurship and has a strong background in hospitality.  His clients appreciate his focus on details, his ability to adapt to the client's individual situation, and his local knowledge.

After working in the banking sector for 15 years, leaving the industry as a district manager, Andre became an entrepreneur himself in 2010.  He understands the challenges and opportunities that come with running a business and he loves to work with his clients through them.

In addition to his designation as a certified Professional  Business Coach with PBCA Canada, he is an accredited member of the Guild of Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Accountants and a Certified Professional Bookkeeper with CPB Canada.

 Email Andre

 250-217-6438

 

 

 

 

 

Daphane Nelson

Daphane has lived, worked and played in unceded Secwepemcul'ecw, the land of the Secwepemc people for most of her life.

Daphane has 20 years advising non-profits as well as small to medium-sized businesses.  Starting off as a commercial lender gave her a unique perspective; she left with a keen eye as to how a business is functioning, the ability to identify and help mitigate risks, and question existing business practices to ensure the company is maximizing its potential.

In 2018 Daphane started her business consulting practice working directly with business owners.

 Email Daphane

250-852-0939

*Daphane provides support & coaching specific to Lytton including surrounding areas*

 

 

 

 This support is possible with the generous contribution from

 

---

Select LanguageArabicChinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFilipinoFrenchGermanHindiIndonesianItalianSpanishUrdu