While small businesses face their share of challenges, there are many government programs designed to help you unlock new opportunities for success.
WeBC has partnered Procurement Assistance Canada and to bring you a series of webinars designed to help your business access and benefit from federal resources and programs.
Whether you’re looking to sell to the government, take advantage of research and development incentives, or find more staff, this series offers valuable insights into programs that are designed to help your business grow and succeed.
Join us for this free, interactive 3-part series, where you’ll gain practical knowledge on navigating government programs.
Series Schedule
Sessions will be held on Thursdays from 10am to 11am PT:
- January 16 | Three Easy Steps to Federal Procurement
- January 30 | Tax Incentives for Scientific Research and Economic Development
- February 13 | Staying Competitive and Attracting Skilled Talent
Open to everyone! A recording will be available after sessions 1 and 3. Please note: Session 2 will not be recorded.
Who is this for?
This series is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses that want to expand their understanding of federal programs, whether you’re interested in government procurement, R&D tax incentives, or hiring skilled employees. If you’re looking to take advantage of Canada’s government resources, this series is for you!
About the Sessions
January 16 | Three Easy Steps to Federal Procurement
Interested in federal opportunities but not ready to respond to an RFX (Request for Expression of Interest, Request for Proposal, etc.)? There is another way to sell to the federal government: join us to learn how to navigate low-dollar-value sales with federal government.
Panelist: Barry Payne, Supply Team Leader with Indigenous Entrepreneurship Centre of Excellence, Procurement Assistance Canada
Thursday, January 16 | 10am to 11am PT | Free Virtual WeCafé
January 30 | Tax Incentives for Scientific Research and Economic Development
Did you know the Government of Canada offers tax incentives to support research and development (R&D)? Sumati Kocher will walk you through the SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) Tax Incentive Program, which provides over $4.2 billion in tax credits annually to businesses of all sizes conducting R&D in Canada. Learn how your business can benefit from this lucrative program.
Panelist: Sumati Kocher, Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)
Thursday, January 30 | 10am to 11am PT | Free Virtual WeCafé
February 13 | Staying Competitive and Attracting Skilled Talent
In this two-part session, we’ll explore how Canada’s immigration programs can help your business attract and retain skilled talent, and how the Competition Bureau ensures a fair marketplace. Darcy Bromley will guide you through free services for employers seeking to navigate the immigration process, while Evan Rose and Darcy Bromley will introduce you to the Competition Bureau’s role in promoting healthy competition.
Panelists:
- Darcy Bromley, Outreach Officer with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
- Evan Rose, Stakeholder Engagement Advisor
Thursday, February 13 | 10am to 11am PT | Free Virtual WeCafé
Join us for this free series to discover government resources that can propel your business forward!
