Need Small Business Support in BC?
Whether you need help finding specific information, or someone to evaluate your current business plan, or to help you to find financing -- chances are pretty good that there are experts nearby who will be eager to help. Use this directory of support agencies and libraries in BC to make the right connection today.
Does your organization support small business in BC? Join our directory and help us to create a strong community for BC’s entrepreneurs.
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Vancouver Public Library
Funded by the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Public Library is the third largest public library system in Canada, with over 373,000 cardholders and more than 9 million items borrowed annually. Today, with exceptional collections, services and technologies offered at 21 branches and an extensive virtual library, VPL is accessible to all citizens of Vancouver. Britannia Branch: 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, V5L 4X4 (604) 665-2222
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Venture Kamloops
The Venture Kamloops team works to provide the most up-to-date information to those interested in starting their business in Kamloops or expanding operations into the city. Venture Kamloops’ mission is to create economic growth to establish the city as the premiere location for business development. This is done by featuring the city’s resources and offering comprehensive information plus a full spectrum of support services to investors and entrepreneurs. All of the services provided are complimentary, confidential and come with no obligation.
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VentureLabs
VentureLabs® is a world-class technology business accelerator program delivered by Simon Fraser University in partnership with the NRC IRAP, the BC Innovation Council, University partners including Ryerson University, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, the University of Victoria, the British Columbia Institute of Technology, the Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and government and industry partners.
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Ventureneer
Ventureneer aims to use the power of diversity to unleash entrepreneurial innovation, economic growth, job creation and prosperity for all. Company values
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West Vancouver Memorial Library
Opened on November 11, 1950, West Vancouver Memorial Library is a War Memorial, dedicated as a living monument and an everlasting commemoration to those who served and sacrificed their lives in the Second World War.
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Westcoast CED Consulting Ltd.
Westcoast CED is a team of community economic development experts who have assisted hundreds of communities and organizations across British Columbia, Canada, and the world. Led by regional economist Victor Cumming, the Westcoast CED team helps communities to plan, develop, and implement community economic development strategies, and has strong expertise in developing businesses, training entrepreneurs, and developing regional economies. Westcoast CED takes a hands-on approach in taking an idea from strategy to operation, and offers an integrated team approach to consulting.
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Women's Enterprise Centre
Women’s Enterprise Centre is the leading full-service business resource for BC women who are starting or scaling their own ventures. They provide business loans up to $150K, with access to an additional $100K through a new partnership with BDC. WEC has fueled the success of women-led businesses since 1995, providing business skills training, personalized business advice, mentoring, practical business resources and a supportive community to help women business owners gain the skills, mindset, financing and networks they need to realize their business potential.
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Xatśūll First Nation (Soda Creek Indian Band)
Xat'sull currently operates two social enterprises, Xats'ull Heritage Village and Whispering Willows Campsite. Xat'sull Heritage Village is a site that brings ancient traditions to life, and brings both elders and youth to revive the Shuswap culture of the Xat'sull community, and share it with the world. Whispering Willows Campsite is a campsite that caters to campers and RV'ers alike. Both sites are available for rental.