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.

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  • Lakes Economic Development Association

    Lakes Economic Development Association (LEDA) is a community-regional based society currently co-funded by The Corporation of the Village of Burns Lake and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. LEDA was developed as an expanded non-profit organization and a catalyst for strengthening and diversifying the local economy. The Mission of the Lakes Economic Development Association

  • Legacy Pacific Land Corporation

    Legacy Pacific has experienced tremendous growth since its inception in 1996.  We believe we have put together a group of professionals that are ready, willing, and able to help our customers, Tenants and Clients to fill their needs and continue our growth in the future. 

  • Lions Gate Consulting Inc.

    Lions Gate Consulting Inc. provides economics and economic development consulting services that demanding clients will appreciate.

  • Make a Change Canada

    Make A Change Canada is an accredited, federally incorporated non-profit organization with charitable status. Their mission is to provide persons with disabilities and those facing other challenges to employment the skills they need to thrive in today’s competitive job market. Founded in 2004 as the Canadian Society for Social Development, they rebranded as Make A Change Canada in 2014 to better reflect the nature of the services they provide and clients they assist.

  • Marketing & Communications Comox Valley Economic Development Society

    Comox Valley Economic Development assists companies and entrepreneurs access key services and resources, and act as a catalyst for economic growth in the region. The three focus areas of the office include: Business Retention and Enhancement Investment Attraction and Promotion Economic Development Coordination, Facilitation and Communication

  • Ministry of Jobs, Trade, and Technology

    The Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology manages government services that help support and maintain the strong and diverse economy that British Columbians need for long-term prosperity. It’s the ministry’s mandate to grow B.C.’s technology sector, champion innovation, nurture small businesses, support economic development throughout the province, and promote B.C. internationally as a preferred place to invest and do business.

  • Misty Isles Economic Development Society

    Misty Isles Economic Development Society (MIEDS) was formed after the initialing of the Land Use Plan. An economic development body representing the communities of Masset, Port Clements/"Wáan Kún/Gamadiis, Daajing Giids, Sandspit/K'il Kun, and Area D (rural Graham Island) became a necessity in order to be able to provide a coordinated effort between island communities to pursue joint economic development activities and to provide a vehicle to work with the Haida Nation and the councils of Skidegate and Old Massett.

  • MITACS

    Mitacs is a national, not-for-profit organization that has designed and delivered research and training programs in Canada for 18 years. Working with 60 universities, thousands of companies, and both federal and provincial governments, they build partnerships that support industrial and social innovation in Canada.

  • National Research Council - Industrial Research Assistance Program

    The National Research Council-Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) is Canada's premier innovation assistance program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is a vital component of the NRC, a cornerstone in Canada's innovation system, regarded world-wide as one of the best programs of its kind.

  • New Ventures BC (NVBC)

    New Ventures BC (NVBC) is a not-for-profit that promotes entrepreneurship through innovation. NVBC runs the annual BCIC-New Ventures Competition, offering education, coaching, and $300,000+ in prizes to B.C. startups.  NVBC also offers a Distance Venture Acceleration program, which provides on-going training and dedicated mentorship for early-stage tech companies. Over the past 17 years NVBC competition winners have gone on to create 2700 jobs and raise $300+ million in financing, right here in BC.

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