Empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs isn’t just equitable—it’s economically essential. Financial institutions are missing out on untapped growth in their portfolios.

This conference gives you a fresh lens, new playbook, and a community of peers who are already pushing forward.

WeBC invites small business lenders and leadership teams from financial institutions across BC to a one-day, high-impact summit designed to spark practical ideas, highlight success stories, and provide early tools for inclusive portfolio development.

What We’ll Explore Together

• Incremental Lending Plans Discover how small, strategic shifts in lending processes are opening access to capital—starting with practical steps already in motion across BC.
• The Role of Lenders Beyond Lending Discover how financial institution peers are stepping into educator and connector roles—helping entrepreneurs access networks, resources, and mentorship support that influence success.
• Tools in Progress Preview WeBC’s evolving toolbox of resources, developed in collaboration with financial institutions across BC and powered by our research and partnership with the Forum’s AFIA DEI Index and funding from Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) Canada.

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