The following resources are available to both new and existing business owners to help them build capacity, secure loans, develop skills, and reach their fullest potential.
BC Registries and Online Services
https://www.bcregistry.ca/business/auth/home/decide-business
The Business Registry manages the creation (incorporation and registration) and listing of businesses and organizations in British Columbia.
Small Business BC
Small Business BC helps British Columbia’s entrepreneurs grow successful and sustainable businesses through expert business advisors, educational services, easy-to-use free resources and engaging community events.
Basin Business Advisors Program
The Basin Business Advisors Program provides free, one-to-one, confidential business advisement and assessment services to commercialized businesses assisting in creating and sustaining jobs and/or bringing wealth into the Columbia Basin region.
Community Futures East Kootenay
CFEK promotes economic development and the creation of jobs and wealth in our region by providing small-business loans for start-up, expansion or the purchase of existing businesses. In addition to financial support, CFEK offers a variety of business-related services, including knowledgeable, professional business consultation and access to training for entrepreneurs and their employees.
Kootenay Business Workshop Calendar
http://kootenaybusinessworkshopcalendar.com/
The Kootenay Business Workshop Calendar provides listings for business workshops throughout the Kootenays. Search to find workshops on business related topics from a variety of Kootenay organizations.
