Virtual Connection Day – Columbia Basin Our world is facing unprecedented times, customers are buying goods and services in different ways and businesses need to adapt. The Basin Business Advisors (BBA) program, KAST (Kootenay Association for Science and Technology) and BC Tech Association are offering small to medium-sized businesses in the Columbia Basin a FREE one-on-one virtual meeting with a technology expert to learn […]
Kootenay Rockies Tourism As the province of British Columbia moves into Phase 3 of re-opening the province to travel, the tourism businesses in the Kootenay Rockies region, represented by Community Destination Marketing Organizations and Kootenay Rockies Tourism, are seeking to understand the resident’s level of comfort with visiting local businesses, travelling, and welcoming visitors to […]
Building Entrepreneurial Resilience You’ll gain an overview of how practical, hands-on approaches can help you and your business create a foundation and tools for overcoming challenges. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply for the CF Entrepreneurial Resilience pilot program. The CF Entrepreneurial Resiliency program is a flexible, four-week program designed for busy entrepreneurs who […]
Entrepreneur Mental Wellness Supports Our Revelstoke Business Recovery Survey early results are showing Revelstoke businesses are wanting more information on mental wellness supports. There are many resources out there, so how do you know what is right for you? We have a few that might just be what you are needing. All are free to […]
Revelstoke Business Recovery Survey Revelstoke businesses are the heart of our community. We want to understand what assistance may be needed to ensure your business has a successful re-opening as the province moves into different phases of restarting the economy. We know there have been many survey’s out there asking for you feedback and do appreciate […]
How to Become an Inclusive Employer After CoVID-19 As we begin the process of re-opening our economy, many business owners will face the need to rebuild and hire new staff. This presents a unique opportunity to build from the ground up with a more inclusive hiring policy. Not only can an employer cast a […]
WorkSafe BC – CoVID-19 Safety Plan All employers must develop a CoVID-19 Safety Plan. In order to help assist you with this task, WorkSafe BC has developed a step by step document to make it easier. This guide will help you navigate the six steps they have laid out. To access the online form please […]
Community Futures – Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) The Government of Canada and Community Futures organizations (CFs) understand the difficulties the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the small business community throughout the West. As a result, the Government of Canada has made funds available to the CFs to provide support and assistance to SMEs through […]
Export Beyond BC with E-Commerce If your business has an online store, join us at our free webinar to learn how you can sell to other provinces and countries. Featuring information on finding markets with potential and utilizing Canada’s free trade agreements, this is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen and diversify your business through e-commerce. […]
Workplace Health and Safety and CoVID-19 Community Futures BC and WorksafeBC have partnered to provide a FREE webinar regarding Workplace Health and Safety and COVID-19. Chris Back, Director Consultation & Education Services at WorksafeBC will deliver a presentation regarding the resumption of business in BC including an understanding of COVID-19; employer safety plan requirements, best […]