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Unlocking Government Opportunities: Navigating Federal Programs and Resources for Business Growth

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Jan 16, 30 Feb 13 | 10am to 11am PT

While small businesses face their share of challenges, there are many government programs designed to help you unlock new opportunities for success.

WeBC has partnered Procurement Assistance Canada and to bring you a series of webinars designed to help your business access and benefit from federal resources and programs.

Whether you’re looking to sell to the government, take advantage of research and development incentives, or find more staff, this series offers valuable insights into programs that are designed to help your business grow and succeed.

Join us for this free, interactive 3-part series, where you’ll gain practical knowledge on navigating government programs.

Series Schedule

Sessions will be held on Thursdays from 10am to 11am PT:

  • January 16 | Three Easy Steps to Federal Procurement
  • January 30 | Tax Incentives for Scientific Research and Economic Development
  • February 13 | Staying Competitive and Attracting Skilled Talent

Open to everyone! A recording will be available after sessions 1 and 3. Please note: Session 2 will not be recorded.

Who is this for?
This series is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses that want to expand their understanding of federal programs, whether you’re interested in government procurement, R&D tax incentives, or hiring skilled employees. If you’re looking to take advantage of Canada’s government resources, this series is for you!

About the Sessions

January 16 | Three Easy Steps to Federal Procurement
Interested in federal opportunities but not ready to respond to an RFX (Request for Expression of Interest, Request for Proposal, etc.)? There is another way to sell to the federal government: join us to learn how to navigate low-dollar-value sales with federal government.

Panelist: Barry Payne, Supply Team Leader with Indigenous Entrepreneurship Centre of Excellence, Procurement Assistance Canada

Thursday, January 16 | 10am to 11am PT | Free Virtual WeCafé

January 30 | Tax Incentives for Scientific Research and Economic Development
Did you know the Government of Canada offers tax incentives to support research and development (R&D)? Sumati Kocher will walk you through the SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) Tax Incentive Program, which provides over $4.2 billion in tax credits annually to businesses of all sizes conducting R&D in Canada. Learn how your business can benefit from this lucrative program.

Panelist: Sumati Kocher, Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)

Thursday, January 30 | 10am to 11am PT | Free Virtual WeCafé

February 13 | Staying Competitive and Attracting Skilled Talent
In this two-part session, we’ll explore how Canada’s immigration programs can help your business attract and retain skilled talent, and how the Competition Bureau ensures a fair marketplace. Darcy Bromley will guide you through free services for employers seeking to navigate the immigration process, while Evan Rose and Darcy Bromley will introduce you to the Competition Bureau’s role in promoting healthy competition.

Panelists:

  • Darcy Bromley, Outreach Officer with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
  • Evan Rose, Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

Thursday, February 13 | 10am to 11am PT | Free Virtual WeCafé

Join us for this free series to discover government resources that can propel your business forward!

 

 

 

Meet the Panelists

Barry Payne

Barry Payne is a socio-economic entrepreneur. From humble beginnings, he grew his first start-up venture Adirondack Technologies Furniture Inc from his basement of his home on the Hiawatha First Nation to the 3rd largest supplier to the Canadian federal Government, this venture had allowed him to expand into a variety of other entrepreneurial activities, which included, Adirondack Information Management, which provides Information Technology, Engineering, Professional and Administrative Personnel to the private and public sectors across Canada, and OnNation, a leading national provider of technology solutions, cyber security solutions and digital transformation platforms, for business, Barry has personally been involved in over $200M in various types of contracts with the Canadian Federal Government.

Not a person to sit around during retirement after exiting his business ventures Barry has recently accepted a role with PAC (Procurement Assistance Canada) PWGSC to assist them in reaching out to and encouraging equity deserving groups (LGBTQ2S), Indigenous and persons with disabilities, racialized communities and women businesses to increase their bidding efforts on federal government contracts, but also to assist these businesses in utilizing his over 20 years experience sharing.

Darcy Bromley

Darcy Bromley is a seasoned professional with over two decades of invaluable experience in navigating the intricate landscape of immigration programs to support hiring needs and foster economic growth. As an Outreach Officer with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Darcy plays a pivotal role in assisting employers in understanding and leveraging immigration initiatives

Evan Rose

Evan Rose is the Stakeholder Engagement Advisor in the Compliance and Outreach Unit, and has been with the Competition Bureau for 8 years, bringing a wealth of experience in promoting fair competition and compliance. Evan spent his first 4 years in the Cartels and Deceptive Marketing Directorate, tackling anti-competitive practices specific to business collusion.

In his current role, Evan specializes in developing innovative strategies to enhance the Bureau’s visibility, promote awareness of competition laws, and support small businesses across Canada. His work reflects a strong commitment to empowering businesses with knowledge and fostering a culture of compliance.

Sumati Kocher

Financial Reviewer and one of the Outreach Co-ordinators for the Western Region (AB, SK, BC, MB, and Yukon). He has been with CRA for 18+ years and been with the SR&ED program for 6+ years.

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