• THRIVE Academy Agrifood Pre-Accelerator Program

    THRIVE Academy Agrifood Pre-Accelerator Program Calling all agrifood innovators! Applications are now open for the third cohort of THRIVE Academy, a 12-week pre-seed accelerator program supporting agrifood tech startups looking to commercialize their innovations. Through this immersive program, entrepreneurs will gain invaluable insights, de-risk and validate their ideas, and develop a robust go-to-market strategy. The […]

  • Apply now for BC Food & Beverage’s 2023 Product of the Year

    Have you submitted your product for our flagship Product of the Year award? We’re looking for award worthy, BC made food and beverage products that are exceptional on taste, quality and all things that make for an amazing product.   Deadline closes August 4, 2023   Apply Here >>>

  • CELEBRATE THE BEST IN BUSINESS

    Nominations are open for the Greater Vernon Chamber's 39th Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by Kal Tire, and it's an opportunity for the community to recognize the entrepreneurs, risk-takers and civic boosters who make Greater Vernon a tremendous place to live, work and invest in.   By submitting a nomination, you are highlighting the outstanding […]

  • Business Scale-up and Productivity Program: Expression of Interest intake now open

    Are you an innovative, globally-oriented business seeking to accelerate your growth? Then take a look at the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program. BSP can provide no-interest, repayable funding to high-growth firms to: • Scale up and expand • Demonstrate and commercialize new technologies • Improve productivity • Enter or grow in international markets   […]

  • Trade Accelerator Program: Creative Industries Cohort

    We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Creative Industries Cohort of the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)! TAP is a 5-day program designed to help SMEs TAP into their full export potential. It has a proven track record helping participants get results. With new trade agreements, a competitive Canadian dollar, and new business […]