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skills training.
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Free Starting a Business Info Session
Learn how to start a business in BC.
Free Business Loan Info Session
Learn how to access financing to
start, buy or grow a business.
2026 Inclusive Growth Summit
A one-day conference for small business
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Learn about the financing options available through WeBC! WeBC has a Business Loan Program, and we are the BC Loan Fund Partner of the WEOC National Loan Program for women and non-binary entrepreneurs. If you would like to access these programs to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to participate in one […]
Save the date! Our biggest event of the year, where we will bring together our corporate and government leaders, WBEs, and supplier diversity champions for two days of learning, networking, and business growth. WBE Canada is the certifying council for women-owned businesses in Canada. We help women business owners access larger contracts with corporations & […]
Join us to get inspired and excited about starting a business in BC! You have a business idea—congratulations! Now it’s time to get it down on paper. A business plan can help you test your ideas, make decisions, minimize your risk, get funding and so much more. In SBIS Part 1, we use the document […]
WeBC is a proud sponsor of WEDO Canada Summits across Canada! Join fellow women entrepreneurs at WEDO’s Vancouver Island Summit! This is a unique opportunity to connect with peers, be inspired by powerful talks, learn from industry leaders, and engage in exciting networking opportunities. Be part of a powerful community where real stories, expert insights, […]
WeBC is a proud sponsor of WEDO Canada Summits across Canada! Join fellow women entrepreneurs at WEDO’s first-ever Vancouver Summit! This is a unique opportunity to connect with peers, be inspired by powerful talks, learn from industry leaders, and engage in exciting networking opportunities. Be part of a powerful community where real stories, expert insights, […]
Learn about the financing options available through WeBC! WeBC has a Business Loan Program, and we are the BC Loan Fund Partner of the WEOC National Loan Program for women and non-binary entrepreneurs. If you would like to access these programs to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to participate in one […]
We're celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship Day! In partnership with WeBC, Community Futures North Okanagan is bringing "Women's Entrepreneurship Day: Leading with Purpose & Perseverance" to life. Our panel of four local female entrepreneurs will discuss their experiences and challenges as small business owners and operators. Women's Entrepreneurship Day panel: Alison Ludditt of Room Collection Stephanie Tambellini of Tambellini […]
Join us to get inspired and excited about starting a business in BC! How do I name and register my business? Where can I get funding? What kind of licenses do I need? In SBIS Part 2, we uncover how to make your business official. You will learn about: The pros and cons of different […]
Join WeBC , The Forum, and WEDO on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day as we celebrate the ripple effect of investing in women entrepreneurs! This year’s theme, Invest in Her, shines a spotlight on the opportunity and impact that comes from supporting women-led businesses, not just for individual founders, but for communities and Canada’s economic future. Entrepreneurship can be a […]
Learn about the financing options available through WeBC! WeBC has a Business Loan Program, and we are the BC Loan Fund Partner of the WEOC National Loan Program for women and non-binary entrepreneurs. If you would like to access these programs to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to participate in one […]
Join us to get inspired and excited about starting a business in BC! You have a business idea—congratulations! Now it’s time to get it down on paper. A business plan can help you test your ideas, make decisions, minimize your risk, get funding and so much more. In SBIS Part 1, we use the document […]
Join Canada Post, Shipnerd and Export Navigator's Export Advisors for a practical 90-minute session on shipping smarter. Learn how postal and courier options compare for SMEs, what recent de minimis changes mean for cross-border sales, and explore market realities in the U.S., E.U., and Asia. Hear practical strategies from B.C. businesses that have successfully adapted […]
