Support Business and Sector Development

Last updated on November 6, 2024

Find information and resources on how to support a healthy business climate in your community. Learn more about how to support and grow B.C.’s major economic sectors.

Business Retention and Expansion

A proactive Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program is a key component in developing a business friendly climate.

Learn how to develop and implement a BRE program in your community

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

The ESG Centre of Excellence offers services, tools and resources. The Centre can help your business start or improve its ESG strategy.

Discover more about the ESG Centre of Excellence

Business Walks

Simple conversations with local business owners give you a better understanding of what’s working and what needs to be addressed. A Business Walk offers an excellent opportunity for local leaders and representatives to connect with businesses face-to-face in an informal way.

Find out how to organize a Business Walk in your community

Business Succession

Business succession planning assists in the smooth transition of a business in your community and helps to ensure its continued success.

Find tools and resources for business succession planning

B.C.’s Major Economic Sectors

Discover how to support and grow different economic sectors in your community. Find statistics, economic outlook and resources.

Learn more about B.C.’s major economic sectors

Small Business BC

Small Business BC is B.C.’s key resource centre for comprehensive small business information and services.

Federal funding programs are available to Indigenous, Inuit and Northern communities, governments and individuals, as well as to Indigenous and Métis organizations through Crown-Indigenous Relations Canada and Indigenous Services Canada.
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business delivers programs to facilitate the growth of Indigenous businesses.

British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) is the leading professional association of economic development practitioners in the Province of BC.
BC Business website provides resources for business owners and investors at various stages in their endeavors
Community Futures offers programs and services to support small businesses and community economic development

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