Meet Your Community Futures Lakeland Team
Our team of dedicated small business specialists is here to help you on your business journey. We want to help you reach your goals and make your ideas a reality so we’d love to hear your plans for your company.
Meet our team of business advisors and industry experts who are proudly located in Bonnyville to help you succeed in the community.
Corey Dows
General Manager
(780) 826-3858
Corey Dows is the General Manager for Community Futures Lakeland and has resided in the Lakeland area for over 20 years.
He has extensive work experience in Business Lending and Project Management. This is complemented by his Bachelors Degree in Economics and his B.Comm with a specialty in Finance and Business Management.
Corey is passionate about the Lakeland Area and has been a part of several non-profit boards. He is currently involved with the Bonnyville Agricultural Society, and Royal Canadian Legion Branch #183.
When not working or volunteering, he enjoys spending time with friends and family by the firepit on Moose Lake.
Elizabeth Martinez
Business Analyst
(780) 826-3858
Elizabeth has lived in the Lakeland region for approximately seven years and recently joined our team in Community Futures as a Business Analyst, ready to contribute her skills and learn from each client according to their unique circumstances.
She has nearly six years of customer service experience, always giving her best in every interaction. Her passion for serving others drives her to help strengthen the community by encouraging mutual support.
In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys volunteering in community initiatives and exploring new places, especially those surrounded by nature.
Ana Kawanabe
Executive Administrator / Project Coordinator
(780) 826-3858
A dynamic and people-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience across leadership, procurement, administration, and customer service. Recently relocated to the Town of Bonnyville with her husband, Ana is excited to contribute to a community-focused organization while establishing long-term roots.
Holding a Bachelor of Design and a Diploma in Business Administration, Ana brings a unique blend of creativity and organizational expertise to the projects at Community Futures Lakeland. She is passionate about building meaningful connections and is known for her warm, approachable demeanor and genuine commitment to helping others.
Let’s grow your business together.
Our team is ready to help you scale your business.
