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FULL BURSARIES AVAILABLE FOR WEBC LOAN CLIENTS! We are pleased to invite you to participate in the B.C. Interior Cohort of the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)! New trade agreements and a competitive Canadian dollar make it an ideal time to extend your company's reach through the export of goods and services. World Trade Centre Vancouver […]
Learn about the financing options available through WeBC! WeBC has a Business Loan Program, and we are the BC Loan Fund Partner of the WEOC National Loan Program for women and non-binary entrepreneurs. If you would like to access these programs to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to participate in one […]
Minerva BC and DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society are hosting a Women’s Leadership Forum on Tuesday, March 28th, from 10am-2pm at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster (near the New Westminster Skytrain station). We invite women professionals, emerging, established, immigrant and Canadian-born to come together to uplift and learn from each other. We will share our […]
On March 28th, Minerva is partnering with DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society and hosting a Women's Leadership Forum to celebrate International Women's Day. This event aims to bring together women leaders, both emerging and established, immigrant women and Canadian-born, from different cultures and backgrounds. Join this free event on Tuesday, March 28 from 10am - 2pm […]
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 […]
Join Trade Commissioners and Intellectual Property (IP) professionals for a webinar to learn how to protect your IP in the European Union (EU). Topics will include: IP basics (patents, trademarks, trade secrets, etc.) Differences between Canadian and European IP systems Considerations for businesses looking to expand into the EU The webinar will launch our new […]
There is a growing number of women-led investment funds in Canada that are specifically interested in funding women founders, a group often grossly underinvested in. Research shows that when a woman is at the table, a fund is twice as likely to invest in a women-led start-up. Meet some of the women leaders who sit […]
Ready to venture into the US market, but not sure where to start, look no further: Florida's where you want to grow! Join our three‑part webinar series, to gain a better understanding of how to leverage our programs and services to successfully start your export journey with Florida as a Gateway to the Latin America […]
Join HERizons for this FREE 90-minute session where we will explore strategies to create purposeful and effective virtual communication in the workplace. For more information and to register, click here.
Join us to get inspired and excited about starting a business in BC! How do I name and register my business? Where can I get funding? What kind of licenses do I need? In SBIS Part 2, we uncover how to make your business official. You will learn about: The pros and cons of different […]
Join us online via Zoom on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 for Hatch Your Farm + Food Business, a six-part workshop designed and delivered by food industry experts Good to Grow, in collaboration with BC Association of Farmers’ Markets, with support from Vancity. This workshop is ideal for folks who answer yes to any of the […]
Join WeBC and Angela Nagy, Founder of GreenStep Solutions, for an Instagram Live! We'll talk about how Angela started her sustainability journey, bust some common myths and inspire you to take the first step towards integrating environmental sustainability in your own business. Tune in on our Instagram page on April 6 at 10:30am PT >>>
Join HERizons Career Specialist Sepideh Delkhoun for this FREE 90-minute session, to learn how to create a well-developed cover letter that demonstrates how well you know the organization and the communicates the specific skills and knowledge you have to offer. For more information and to register, click here.
Learn about the financing options available through WeBC! WeBC has a Business Loan Program, and we are the BC Loan Fund Partner of the WEOC National Loan Program for women and non-binary entrepreneurs. If you would like to access these programs to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to participate in one […]
The 2023 New Ventures BC Competition, presented by Innovate BC, is officially underway. Innovative startups from across British Columbia are encouraged to apply for the province’s largest and longest running tech competition. Each year, hundreds of early stage ventures from across BC compete to be crowned the province’s top tech startup. Last year, more than […]
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 […]
Join us for a transformative marketing masterclass hosted by Carmella Marketing! The workshop will begin with an introduction from the Carmella Marketing team where they will provide an overview of the key digital marketing trends for 2023 and help you get a handle on key digital marketing methods for your business. After the short presentation, […]
Ready to venture into the US market, but not sure where to start, look no further: Florida's where you want to grow! Join our three‑part webinar series, to gain a better understanding of how to leverage our programs and services to successfully start your export journey with Florida as a Gateway to the Latin America […]
This webinar will explore the importance of intellectual property rights in international trade and exporting. Participants will assess the nature and scope of intellectual property rights and look at the relationship between intellectual property rights and innovation. Register here >>>
Looking to improve your website visibility? Learn the SEO basics with an Empower by GoDaddy expert and get started on optimization! Join us for a series of interactive workshops that will give you the tools to enhance your digital presence and create consistent and engaging content. This workshop includes: An introduction to SEO 7 steps small […]
On April 14th, 2023 — Join us in a space dedicated to women in business for connection, inspiration, and growth. Once again our retreat will be held at the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort! Open to all women in business, we are inviting you all to experience this wellness event with us for 2023. The day […]
If you’re inspired to make earth-friendly choices in your life or business, educating yourself can be both inspiring and discouraging. Does one “bad” action counteract all you hard work? Do you have to sacrifice profit to make a difference? The short answer is, No! As the saying goes, “we don't need a handful of people […]
Join us to get inspired and excited about starting a business in BC! How do I name and register my business? Where can I get funding? What kind of licenses do I need? In SBIS Part 2, we uncover how to make your business official. You will learn about: The pros and cons of different […]
Join HERizons for this quick, FREE 30-minute session where we will learn how to deliver a strong presentation that leaves a lasting impression on your audience. For more information and to register, click here.
GSF brings together retailers and manufacturers from across the nation to discover new innovations, and build relationships within the grocery industry. Register now >>> The exciting New Product Showcase highlights all the latest and most innovative trends in grocery in one convenient location, making it an absolute must-see for any retailer. Spotlight your products here […]
Learn about the financing options available through WeBC! WeBC has a Business Loan Program, and we are the BC Loan Fund Partner of the WEOC National Loan Program for women and non-binary entrepreneurs. If you would like to access these programs to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to participate in one […]
GSF brings together retailers and manufacturers from across the nation to discover new innovations, and build relationships within the grocery industry. Register now >>> The exciting New Product Showcase highlights all the latest and most innovative trends in grocery in one convenient location, making it an absolute must-see for any retailer. Spotlight your products here […]
McLeod Lake Indian Band and Lheidli T'enneh First Nation to host "Healing the Hoop 2" Health and Wellness Conference in Prince George, BC. The three-day conference will run April 26-28, 2023 at the PG Convention and Civic Centre as well as the Courtyard Marriott downtown PG. Each day the conference will run from 9am-5pm with […]
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 […]
