Grow Your Business

Grow your business

Ready to Grow?

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


Province of BC

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

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

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

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

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

NATIONAL

 

Canada Business Network

The federal government provides a range of resources and information to get businesses going and growing.

Futurepreneur

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.

Province of BC

The provincial government of British Columbia provides a range of services, grants and funding for economic development: 

BC Rural Dividend

 • Labour Sponsored Funds Program

Venture Capital Program

Arts & Heritage Legacy Fund

Buy Local (Agriculture, agrifood or seafood sectors)

Western Economic Diversification Canada

A range of programs for grants and contributions that support economic development.

WorkBC

Learn about funding that can help you accomplish your business goals, from grants to tax credits. 

BC Innovation Council

BCIC provides several funding programs for the technology sector.

Tech Co-Op Grant

Get up to $10,800 per year in funding to hire co-op students.

Destination BC

The Tourism Events Program provides incremental funding to eligible events to support marking or promotional activities.

Women’s Enterprise

Women’s Enterprise Centre’s Business Loans Program offers small business loans to women-owned businesses in BC.

Community Futures

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.

Canada B.C. Job Grant

The Canada BC Job Grant is a cost sharing program that helps employers invest in training for current and future employees.

Futurepreneur

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.

Canadian Heritage

Access a range of grants and funding programs that support culture, history, heritage, sport and official languages in Canada.

Canada Business Network

A comprehensive list of grants and financing opportunities

National Research Council

Financial assistance to technology innovation projects and youth employment programs

SQUAMISH RESEARCH & DATA

REPORTS

• Sea to Sky Regional Transit Study, 2017

• Squamish Vital Signs, 2017

• Mountain Bike Economic Impact Study, 2017

• Squamish Terminals Economic Impact Study

• The Collective Perspective

PROVINCIAL RESEARCH AND DATA

NATIONAL

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

Squamish Chamber

The Squamish Chamber offers a range of affordable training and education opportunities, from customer service workshops to governance training. 

Go2HR

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

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.

Canada BC Job Grant

The Canada BC Job Grant is an employer driven, cost sharing program that helps employers invest in training for their current or future employees. 

Food Safe

The Squamish Chamber offers Food Safe certification. Please see our Events Calendar or email events@squamishchamber.com.

Industry Training Authority

Resources for apprenticeships, sponsorships and trades (including information on tax credits).

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum

Information and resources for skilled trades employers and apprentices.

Cutting Barriers

Cutting Barrier creates opportunities that empower personal growth through culinary training and employment.

Back in Motion

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.

Research Squamish

Squamish Hiring & Retention Guide
Squamish Economic Development Dashboard

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