Press Release: Announcement from Board of Directors
March 8, 2024
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There are many ways to grow your business. But also many questions. New products, new markets or both? You may need to increase staffing, space or access new funding. We have the tools to help you grow.
LOCAL & PROVINCIAL
The provincial government of British Columbia provides a range of services, grants and funding for economic development.
Learn how to do business with the Province of BC: Download PDF
Small Business BC offers a range of affordable tools, advice and education for starting or growing a small business.
A comprehensive range of guides, checklists and how-tos
Indigenous Small Business Resources – a useful handout of resources for indigenous business: Download PDF
Community Futures offers business advice and small business loans to viable Sea to Sky small businesses in the range of $10,000 to $150,000.
UBC, Small Business Accelerator Program
The Small Business Accelerator offers free online access to information and tools for market research for BC business and entrepreneurs.
Women’s Enterprise is a leading business resource for BC women who own a business or are thinking of starting a business.
BC Innovation Council accelerates the growth and success of BC companies by providing resources and market opportunities for applied innovations to solve challenges and drive competitiveness in BC industries
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The federal government provides a range of resources and information to get businesses going and growing.
Futurepeneur provides financing, mentoring, funding and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
ISED works to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada’s innovation performance, increase Canada’s share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.
The provincial government of British Columbia provides a range of services, grants and funding for economic development:
• Labour Sponsored Funds Program
• Buy Local (Agriculture, agrifood or seafood sectors)
Western Economic Diversification Canada
A range of programs for grants and contributions that support economic development.
Learn about funding that can help you accomplish your business goals, from grants to tax credits.
BCIC provides several funding programs for the technology sector.
Get up to $10,800 per year in funding to hire co-op students.
The Tourism Events Program provides incremental funding to eligible events to support marking or promotional activities.
Women’s Enterprise Centre’s Business Loans Program offers small business loans to women-owned businesses in BC.
Community Futures offers business advice and small business loans to viable Sea to Sky small businesses in the range of $10,000 to $150,000.
The Canada BC Job Grant is a cost sharing program that helps employers invest in training for current and future employees.
Futurepreneur provides financing, mentoring, funding and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39.
BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada)
BDC supports small and medium-sized businesses in all industries with money and advice.
Access a range of grants and funding programs that support culture, history, heritage, sport and official languages in Canada.
A comprehensive list of grants and financing opportunities
Financial assistance to technology innovation projects and youth employment programs
SQUAMISH RESEARCH & DATA
- Squamish Economic Development Dashboard
- Squamish Open Data Access to data sets in downloadable formats.
- Squamish Mapping Access interactive maps for business licenses, and developments
- Squamish Census Data 2016 Statistics Canada data
- Squamish Library Databases and research. Staff are available for 121 sessions.
REPORTS
• Sea to Sky Regional Transit Study, 2017
• Mountain Bike Economic Impact Study, 2017
• Squamish Terminals Economic Impact Study
PROVINCIAL RESEARCH AND DATA
- BC Data Catalogue The BC Government’s collection of datasets, stats and open data.
- Provincial Mapping services
- BC Stats The provincial government’s leader in statistical and economic research
- Small Business Profile 2017
- Small business data
- BC Jobs Plan Five Year Progress Update on the BC Jobs Plan
- Destination BC Tourism Research from Destination BC
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Helpful Links:
• An interactive map with commercial lease in BC
• Employment Lands Strategy (PDF)
Commercial Realtors in Squamish
For a full selection of realtors, please see our business listings
Barbara Gloor – Real Estate Consultant
Nancy Hamilton – Coldwell Banker Westburn Realty
Thornhill Real Estate Group
Steve de Wolf – Black Tusk Realty
The Squamish Chamber offers a range of affordable training and education opportunities, from customer service workshops to governance training.
Go2HR serves BC’s tourism and hospitality industry with HR programs and services that support its growth and success.
Read British Columbia Tourism Human Resource Strategy 2019
WorkBC is the provincial government’s access point to the world of work in BC. WorkBC helps people find jobs, explore career options and improve skills. WorkBC also helps employers fill jobs, find the right talent and grow their business.
The Canada BC Job Grant is an employer driven, cost sharing program that helps employers invest in training for their current or future employees.
The Squamish Chamber offers Food Safe certification. Please see our Events Calendar or email events@squamishchamber.com.
Resources for apprenticeships, sponsorships and trades (including information on tax credits).
Information and resources for skilled trades employers and apprentices.
Cutting Barrier creates opportunities that empower personal growth through culinary training and employment.
Back in Motion Rehab Inc. is a full-service rehabilitation and employment solutions company based in BC.
The District of Squamish has created a number of strategies and plans to help economic development. Squamish.ca provides access to a whole range of plans.
Tourism Squamish
Tourism Squamish is the Tourism Management and Marketing organization for Squamish.
Find out more here: www.exploresquamish.com
BNI Squamish
BNI Squamish is a business networking and referral organization.
Find out more here.
Canadian Home Builders Association
Canadian Home Builders Association – Sea to Sky Chapter – serves the Sea to Sky Corridor including Mount Currie, Pemberton, Whistler, Squamish & Furry Creek, British Columbia, Canada.
Find out more here.
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