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FrIn unique and uncertain times like these, entrepreneurs dare to do things differently. Their ambition—this enormous force for change—inspires us, energizes the economy and propels us forward. Come meet these business owners on October 17, 2022 at the BDC Small Business Week launch event. Join Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of BDC, who will talk […]
Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations (CFDC of CIFN) is coming to West Kelowna TownePlace Suites by Marriott to deliver a 2-Day IWE Entrepreneurial & Financial Capacity Workshop. This workshop is designed for Indigenous, Métis and Inuit women who are interested in entrepreneurship. This workshop will give the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs guidance, […]
WeBC Senior Director, Loans & Advisory Services, Melanie Rupp, will be a panellist at this event! Be sure to join! Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) Pacific is partnering with WeBC, Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) and Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) to deliver a Small Business Information Expo (SBIE) for businesses and organizations owned and […]
If you intend to apply for a loan from WeBC to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to provide all items on the Loan Application Checklist, and participate in one of our bi-weekly phone-in info sessions about the loans program. During this session, the facilitator will: Review our lending criteria Answer your questions Advise you […]
Strong and Impactful: Leadership Practices for Women Business Owners Leadership Series Session 2 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Owning It & Moving Women business leaders at every level, academics and even celebrities on the world stage have all said they’ve felt like a “fraud.” You don’t have to let imposter syndrome prevent you from exploring new opportunities […]
NATION2NATION COMMUNITY SESSIONS The goal of the Forum is to bring together First Nations, Government, Industry & community leaders to continue the conversation about economic development & doing business with First Nations. Registration is open for both sessions. All the details can be found at: https://events.eply.com/Nation2Nation TERRACE , BC SEPTEMBER 21 & 22, 2022 Thornhill […]
Canadian woman exporters are invited to learn the best practices for doing business in India Women exporters and entrepreneurs are invited to join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) for Business Women in International Trade and the Indian Market, an upcoming virtual panel discussion centering on doing business in India as a Canadian business woman. Attendees will […]
WeBC will be an exhibitor at this event – be sure to come say hi! Held annually in Surrey, BC, during Small Business Month, the DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair supports diverse entrepreneurs to get the knowledge and tools they need to plan, launch and grow their own business in Canada. Our 2021 hybrid […]
Only one week to go before the Business Showcase — now back for its fifth year — in celebration of Small Business Week! On Wednesday, October 19, exhibitors will showcase their business to hundreds of attendees at the Executive Plaza Hotel in this tradeshow-style event. FREE ADMISSION! Come and connect with the community! We welcome […]
Join us on October 20 for this year’s Build. Grow. Thrive event during Small Business Week! Small Business BC (SBBC), alongside our partners at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), are excited to announce our annual Build. Grow. Thrive (BGT) event. This year, we are thrilled to be hosting the event in person after just […]
Brought to you by Export Navigator, Doing Business in the USA (DBUSA) is a seminar dedicated to helping Canadian business owners enter the American market. One of Kelowna’s greatest trade assets is its proximity to the US border. However, crossing borders with commercial goods face ever-changing complexities and regulations. Gain access to a panel of […]
Join us to get inspired and excited about starting a business in BC! You have a business idea—congratulations! Now it’s time to get it down on paper. A business plan can help you test your ideas, make decisions, minimize your risk, get funding and so much more. In SBIS Part 1, we use the document […]
