Premier's People's Choice Sponsor

The B.C. Government recognizes that small businesses are the heart and soul of our communities, and the backbone of our economy. Small business plays a vital role in developing both the economic and social fabric of our province. The Small Business Branch, through the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation , is committed to supporting and developing small businesses throughout the province in every stage of the business lifecycle. It’s part of our goal to make B.C. the most small-business friendly jurisdiction in Canada.

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Business Impact Award Sponsor

Coast Capital is Canada’s largest credit union by membership and B.C.’s first federal credit union. Owned by its nearly 600,000 members, Coast Capital offers banking and investment services digitally across Canada, and through its 50 branches in the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Okanagan, and Vancouver Island regions of British Columbia. A certified B Corporation and Imagine Canada Caring Company, Coast Capital is committed to creating profits through purpose, investing 10 per cent of its budgeted bottom line in community organizations that empower young Canadians.

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WorkSafeBC is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of this province. By consulting with and educating employers and workers and monitor compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.

WorkSafeBC is committed to creating a province free from workplace injury or illness, and to providing service driven by our core values of integrity, accountability, and innovation. By partnering with workers and employers, they help British Columbians come home from work safe every day.

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The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program, will boost Canada’s current defence research and development (R&D) program and enhance our ability to eliminate or mitigate emerging threats, stay ahead of potential adversaries, and meet evolving defence and security needs, while generating economic benefits for Canada.

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