This Futurpreneur Business Planning Bootcamp is designed to help you build essential business planning skills in an interactive and engaging setting. Join us for this free, three-hour workshop led by Futurpreneur’s entrepreneur-in-residence, where you’ll gain expert insights and connect with other local entrepreneurs. What to expect: Learn business planning tips & tricks Get expert advice […]

The 2025 BC Economic Summit is the premier gathering of economic developers, policymakers, business professionals, and community stakeholders dedicated to driving British Columbia's economic future. This year’s theme, "Connecting the Dots: Collaboration. Innovation. Resilience.," emphasizes the importance of collaboration and innovation in building a resilient and thriving economy across the province, while showcasing Canadian speakers, […]

Join the Vancouver Public Library for a Drop-in, one-to-one help with staff from Service Canada and Canada Revenue Agency. They will be available for assistance in: Tax slips and Notices of Assessment (NOA) Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Disability Tax Credit, Canadian Dental Care Plan, Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Social Insurance Numbers Registering for […]

SDAC (Supplier Diversity Alliance Council) is heading West this June! CAMSC and CGLCC join forces with GroYourBiz to bring you this in-person event on Wednesday, June 4, in downtown Vancouver. Join fellow entrepreneurs to talk about tariffs and the challenges and opportunities they present to the Canadian supply chain. A full morning of networking and […]

We are excited to share that BC-based companies now have the opportunity to participate in the upcoming TAP Women-Led Cohort. The program, originally priced at $5000, offers bursaries to qualifying companies. Don't miss your chance to attend the cohort! The Trade Accelerator Program has a proven track record of helping SMEs tap into their full […]

The Art of Leadership Women is returning to Vancouver on June 10. This unique one-day conference features an inspiring lineup of renowned world leaders, business icons, esteemed academics, and bestselling authors, sharing actionable strategies and insights on the most critical issues facing leaders today. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to develop your leaders, engage your […]

Get hands-on with your business or business idea! Do you have a business idea, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join Community Futures North Okanagan's Business Services team for an engaging, hands on, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas. During this three-hour long workshop, you will create […]

We are excited to be exhibiting at the Small Business Innovation Expo on October 22. The Small Business Innovation Expo (SBIE) is designed to engage with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) about the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program, which supports innovation in defence and security. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn […]

Registration Now Open: The Forum E-Series presented by RBC The Forum Entrepreneur Series (E-Series) presented by RBC is back for the fall. E-Series is an intensive program for self-identifying women, non-binary, and trans-femme entrepreneurs who want a comprehensive education in business and entrepreneurship. E-Series runs from November 18 - December 4, with virtual sessions on […]

Join our friends at BC Food and beverage for their upcoming webinar on November 6th. They'll be joined by guest speaker, Francis Parisien (Senior VP of NielsenIQ Canada), who will unveil the latest trends in grocery in Canada. Canadian consumers are becoming less brand-centric and more focused on fulfilling specific needs. While they are buying […]