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Grant criteria expanded to help more businesses! The revenue loss threshold was lowered from 70% to 30% for the BC Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant of up to $45,000. Find more details and apply before Aug. 31 at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//economic-r/business-recovery-grant

Has your business experienced 30% revenue loss in any one month since March 2020? You may now be eligible for the BC Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant of up to $45,000. Check out the *NEW* criteria and Aug. 31 application extension at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//economic-r/business-recovery-grant

International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural & political achievements. Today, March 8th we celebrate all women entrepreneurs! #IWD2021

UPDATE: Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant program has been extended from March 31, 2021, to Aug. 31, 2021. The eligibility requirements have also ...been amended and a business is now required to demonstrate only a 30% revenue loss in any one month between March 2020 to the point of application. (The original requirement was a 70% revenue loss.) The news release can be found here and the weblink has been shared on Twitter via the @SBRoundtableBC account if you wish to help broadcast it through that channel. We appreciate if you can share this information with your networks as appropriate. For more information on the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant program, including the application process and eligibility, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//economic-r/business-recovery-grant Please note there are interpretation services offered by Small Business BC, M-F (9-5pm) @ 1 833 254-4357 or email: [email protected]

The #LaunchOnlineGrant program applications are now open! The program will award funds to help move businesses online. Check it out to see if you’re eligible: https://www.launchonline.ca/ #RecoveryGrants #StrongerBC

The B.C. government has extended the deadline for the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant program to ensure businesses have the time they need to app...ly. The time to apply has been extended from March 31, 2021, to August 31, 2021: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021JERI0015-000394

Today the new #LaunchOnlineGrantProgram was announced. Find out how it will help over 1,500 eligible small/medium sized B.C. businesses build/improve their online presence. Visit https://www.launchonline.ca to apply. #StrongerBC

Join Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation, for an announcement about a new grant program for BC-based small- and medium-sized busine...sses. Joining Kahlon will be David Nicholls, general manager, Vancouver Island Brewing, and Amy Hall, founder of Goldilocks Wraps. See more

Let's celebrate and recognize the many small businesses in our province who have been working tirelessly for our communities in an unprecedented 2020! We're a...sking everyone to support small businesses in BC by nominating their favourite ones for an award. This year, Small Business BC’s annual awards are sponsored by and its four locally known and trusted divisions. The awards will honour entrepreneurs who were creative, determined and most of all, there for their communities when they needed them the most. Starting on January 18, 2021, all British Columbians can visit http://sbbc.co/awards to nominate a local small business they love for an award that recognizes their contributions. At Small Business BC, we believe BC entrepreneurs deserve our recognition & admiration. After all, they make our communities such uniquely special places to live, work and play! We hope you can join us for this incredible virtual celebration! - Thank you to our title sponsors Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial, all divisions of . . . . #SBBCawards #smallbusinessbc #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #supportlocal BDC Kwantlen Polytechnic University WorkSafeBC Community Futures British Columbia Women's Enterprise Centre Futurpreneur Canada BC Chamber of Commerce LOCO Emelle's Catering Ltd. Ginger Jar Food Ay Lelum-The Good House of Design Twirling Umbrellas Kinzoo Griottes Polyglottes High Beam Dreams Elevate Ultimate

Want to grow your small business? Browse webinars offered by Small Business BC and get help with starting your business, hiring employees, managing operations, and much more! Get started at: https://smallbusinessbc.ca/education/

During the election period our social media account will only be used to communicate and answer questions about public health and safety, topics that are statutory in nature, or to refer you to services or Elections BC. The election period is effective September 21st until the day after Election Day, October 25th.

Thinking of starting a business? There's no time like the present! Discover the resources and learn the skills you need to start or grow your own business. - S...ept. 16 Starting a business, from Registration and Licenses to Business Structure. Learn the basics and discover what’s involved in starting your own business. Sept. 18 Looking to import goods into Canada? Before you start, you need to know which regulations, standards and licenses apply to your products. Sept. 21 Nowadays, nothing is more important than having a presence online. Learn how to create a website for your business on WordPress. Sept. 24 Succeeding in the New Normal for Business is filled with many challenges. The key to succeeding in these times is to be prepared, know the obstacles you’re likely to face, and set goals that will enable you to move forward. Sept 25 In celebration of Disability Employment Month in B.C., SBBC and Presidents Group bring this free webinar that will focus on where employers can obtain support and why employing persons with disabilities is good for business. - Sign up at smallbusinessbc.ca/education #sbbc #smallbusiness #newbusiness #businessgoals #AccessAbilityMonth #businessgoals

Destination BC is offering Digital Marketing webinars to help tourism businesses grow and succeed online. Check out the webinars and helpful marketing articles at https://www.destinationbc.ca/learning-//digital-marketing/.

Ready to start importing goods into Canada? Attend this interactive webinar and learn which regulations, standards and licenses apply to your products. Takes place Friday, Sept 18th from 09:00am to 12:00pm. Register Now: https://sbbc.co/ImportSept

Attention commercial property owners: CECRA for small businesses has been extended for the month of September. You can now opt-in to provide your tenant with r...ent assistance for July & August, with a September opt-in coming soon. The deadline for new applications has also been extended. Don’t delay, submit your application now: http://ow.ly/Lsfj50BlXVJ

Looking to #BuyCanadian ? Browse over 1200+ small businesses in our Marketplace by buying local you keep money in the local economy, and create more jobs in your community. Find out more: https://marketplacebc.ca/ #buylocal #buycanada