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Supporting every stage of your small business journey

We provide support for women to start, develop, lead and grow their own businesses in all regions of BC.

 

Start

Turning your dream into a business?

Access support and guidance to navigate the early stages, and make key decisions.

STARTING MY BUSINESS

Develop

Up and running?

Build your skills and confidence in the key areas of your business.

DEVELOPING MY BUSINESS

Grow

Ready to take your business to the next level?

Find financing and resources to expand your business and explore new markets.

GROWING MY BUSINESS

What we offer

We provide a range of business support services and funding options to help you start, develop, lead or sell your small business. From essential business skills to personalized business advice, we know the right questions to ask and the right resources to connect you with.

  • WEBC Financing
  • WEBC Mentoring
  • WEBC Skills development
  • WEBC Advisory services
LEARN HOW WeBC CAN SUPPORT YOU
WeGrowTogether events in Port McNeill and Campbell River, September 26 and 27, 2023
WEGROWTOGETHER EVENTS

Join Us in Port McNeill or Campbell River

Connect with other current and aspiring women entrepreneurs and hear from the local organizations that provide financing and resources to small businesses!

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OCTOBER IN THE WECAFÉ

Are you set up for retirement?

Join us for a free webinar to learn actions you can take now to set yourself up for retirement as a solopreneur.

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NEW PROGRAMS

Learn how to raise venture capital

Explore how you can complete your funding puzzle with support on speaking to investors and securing equity capital!

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MENTORING INTAKE ON NOW

Join a Peer Group for Women in the Kootenays

Connect with other women to gain fresh perspectives on your business challenges and growth opportunities, using a solution-based approach.

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Access a line of credit up to $20k, or a loan of up to $100k

With the Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program, you can access financing from Vancity with wrap-up around support from WeBC!

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events

Upcoming events

We host virtual and in-person events and workshops throughout the year, along with our partners around BC.

FREE WeBC Business Loan Info Session

DATE & TIME September 26 @ 12:00 pm to September 26 @ 12:00 pm

LOCATION Webinar

WeGrowTogether: Connecting Women Entrepreneurs in Port McNeill

DATE & TIME September 26 @ 4:00 pm to September 26 @ 4:00 pm

LOCATION Community Futures Mount Waddington

FREE Starting a Business Info Session | Part 1: How to Write a Business Plan

DATE & TIME September 27 @ 12:00 pm to September 27 @ 12:00 pm

LOCATION Webinar

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FEATURED entrepreneurs

Ariss Grutter and Tess Gobeil, Awl Together Leather, Vancouver

Ariss Grutter and Tess Gobeil’s joint venture, Awl Together Leather is more than just a custom leatherwork and shoe repair studio.

Offering a wide range of services related to leather including alterations and repairs as well as small goods production, the pair is dedicated to building a community hub where people from all walks of life can connect and learn the art of leatherworking in a safe environment.

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