Downloadable Version September 10, 2018 – British Columbia–   After a decade of leadership at Small Business BC, George Hunter, will step down as CEO on September 14th, 2018. Since 2008, George led the transformation of Small Business BC through significant innovation and growth, enhanced delivery of services in alignment […]

Downloadable Version February 24, 2018 – British Columbia: The winning communities of the Open for Business Awards were announced at the Small Business BC Awards Gala on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. There were over 30 diverse communities nominated in this year’s competition, a record […]

Downloadable Version February 24, 2018 – Vancouver: The winners of the 15th Annual Small Business BC Awards were announced last night at the awards’ glamourous gala celebration. Out of 50 small businesses that made it to the finals, 10 walked away with a coveted award. Small Business BC, in […]

January 31, 2018 – British Columbia: Small Business BC and the Province of British Columbia are proud to announce the communities who have made it to the finals of the Open for Business Awards. The communities selected have proven their support for their local small businesses by adopting business-friendly best […]

Downloadable Version January 19, 2018 – Vancouver: The finalists of the 15th Annual Small Business BC Awards have been officially announced. Out of the nearly 600 small businesses from across B.C. who were nominated for the awards, there are now only five businesses in each award category moving forward […]

December 8, 2017 – Vancouver: Small Business BC, the province’s premier resource for entrepreneurs, and Canada Post asked the public to nominate their favourite small businesses in British Columbia for this year’s 15th Annual Small Business BC Awards. Nearly 600 businesses were nominated and tasked with gaining as many votes […]

November 10, 2017 – British Columbia: There is only three weeks left to submit nominations for the 15th Annual Small Business BC Awards, presented by Small Business BC and Canada Post. So far there are over 400 nominees from communities across British Columbia, including Summerland, Terrace, Coquitlam, Victoria and beyond. Nominations […]

October 19, 2017 – British Columbia: Small Business BC is pleased to announce its partnership with the BC Small Business Roundtable to deliver the Open for Business Awards. The Open for Business Awards recognize and celebrate B.C. communities that best demonstrate their support for small business by promoting business friendly […]

October 5, 2017 – British Columbia: Small Business BC, the province’s premier resource centre for entrepreneurs, announces the official opening of the Small Business BC Awards, recognizing the outstanding achievements of BC’s entrepreneurs. The public is invited to nominate their favourite small businesses, or their own, in the following 10 categories: […]

Tuesday, October 3, 2017 – Vancouver: Small Business BC is making sure people and businesses who have been impacted by the 2017 wildfire season are supported during this time of need by providing a special edition of Small Business BC’s ‘Ask the Expert’ service to help small businesses who have […]