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FrNominate today! Now accepting nominations The Business Awards are an opportunity to recognize and honour businesses and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to our community over the past year. There are eight awards in total, each with specific criteria. The Business Awards are an opportunity to recognize and honour businesses and individuals that have […]
The Women Empowerment Awards has been created to recognize and celebrate the diverse achievements of women in Canadian business, leadership, community service, and lifetime achievement. It is designed to empower women as key change makers in our community and help support female entrepreneurs with their business and to help them advance in their careers. Nominate […]
THRIVE Academy Agrifood Pre-Accelerator Program Calling all agrifood innovators! Applications are now open for the third cohort of THRIVE Academy, a 12-week pre-seed accelerator program supporting agrifood tech startups looking to commercialize their innovations. Through this immersive program, entrepreneurs will gain invaluable insights, de-risk and validate their ideas, and develop a robust go-to-market strategy. The […]
Have you submitted your product for our flagship Product of the Year award? We’re looking for award worthy, BC made food and beverage products that are exceptional on taste, quality and all things that make for an amazing product. Deadline closes August 4, 2023 Apply Here >>>
Nominations are open for the Greater Vernon Chamber's 39th Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by Kal Tire, and it's an opportunity for the community to recognize the entrepreneurs, risk-takers and civic boosters who make Greater Vernon a tremendous place to live, work and invest in. By submitting a nomination, you are highlighting the outstanding […]
Are you an innovative, globally-oriented business seeking to accelerate your growth? Then take a look at the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program. BSP can provide no-interest, repayable funding to high-growth firms to: • Scale up and expand • Demonstrate and commercialize new technologies • Improve productivity • Enter or grow in international markets […]
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Creative Industries Cohort of the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)! TAP is a 5-day program designed to help SMEs TAP into their full export potential. It has a proven track record helping participants get results. With new trade agreements, a competitive Canadian dollar, and new business […]
Who is it for? This program is for Canadian Indigenous-owned companies with an interest in the US Pacific Northwest. To be eligible, companies must have at least 51% or greater Indigenous ownership and be headquartered, or having its production development unit or its main manufacturing facility in Canada. Ownership may be either by individuals (Status […]
The BCBusiness WOTY awards honour outstanding female entrepreneurs and business executives in seven categories: leader, entrepreneurial leader, innovator, community builder, change-maker, rising star and champion of equity and inclusion. Nominate yourself or another outstanding business leader by January 8, 2024 Apply Now >>>
Applications now open for Accelerate Okanangan's cohort accelerator programs; Venture Validation, Market Ready, and Fundable. Joining a cohort-style program provides entrepreneurs with the necessary skills, resource, and networking opportunities to fuel a startup's growth Learn more here >>>
Visa is committed to small business growth and offers women entrepreneurs across Canada a chance to receive $10,000 plus customized coaching and mentorship through YSpace, York University with the latest Visa She’s Next Grant Program. Applications close February 5. Apply Now >>>
Spring is currently recruiting women or non-binary founders of impact ventures for this challenge. This challenge is designed for founders who want to win up to $100k in dilutive funding, are passionate about making connections in the impact community, and want to be surrounded by powerful founders and investors cheering you on in a safe […]
