Community Futures Westman is a community-based, volunteer-driven organization that strengthens the economy of southwestern Manitoba by operating a Business Development Centre, and by cooperating with individuals, communities and other agencies to encourage community economic development. Recognizing the value of communities and their potential, CF Westman will promote and assist in any potential strategic economic, environmental and social development opportunities. CF Westman will continue to promote the high quality of life in our rural communities within our region and will market this concept to potential residential or business inhabitants. The goal of Community Futures Westman is to identify, develop and support long-term job creation and economic development in the region. This is achieved through various Community Economic Development activities (such as seminars and workshops) and is supported by our Business Development Centre. Community Futures Westman has, and continues to partner with communities throughout the region to promote and expand community economic development. We assist communities to organize and plan their self-directed future by using the following objectives: Defining their vision, goals and objectives for development Increasing information resources available for sound community, business and government decisions Researching economic growth development areas, opportunities and projects in communities Identifying sources of capital Developing partnership and strategic alliances to foster an integrated approach to development of the region Increasing economic development activity and resources available in the region