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FrHave 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 […]
CanExport SMEs provides up to $50,000 to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered in Canada for international business development activities. The program helps develop export opportunities for products and services in new international markets. CanExport SMEs is a competitive program with limited funding. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Once funds are fully […]
The League of Innovators is once again hosting the Young Entrepreneurs of the Year Awards. Join them in coming together and celebrating Canada’s brightest minds on November 8th, 2024. Nominate yourself or a fellow young entrepreneur today for a chance to be celebrated and recognized on a national stage! Nominations close on August 2nd, 2024 […]
The Small Business BC Awards are now open for nominations. This year, SBBC is giving $5,000 to four lucky businesses. The award categories for 2024 are: Business Impact Award, sponsored by BCAA Small Business Insurance Premier’s People’s Choice Award, sponsored by the Government of British Columbia Best Youth Entrepreneur Award, sponsored by Kwantlen Polytechnic University […]
