Partners
BC's traditional resource-based economy is under pressure to change. This economic change is creating the need for many BC residents to explore new employment options. Some have chosen to change careers and some have chosen to pursue self-employment. To assist new British Columbian entrepreneurs in making the move to self-employment, Community Futures British Columbia and its members have formed affiliations with a wide variety of federal, provincial, and labour agencies.
Western Economic Diversification Canada
WEDC works to strengthen Western innovation, entrepreneurship and community economic development. We're building a stronger West in a stronger Canada.
Economic Development Association of BC
EDABC is a provincial association of economic development practitioners dedicated to providing services that support the activities, profile and development of its members and their economic development goals.
Small Business BC
Created in 1993 as a federal/provincial partnership and then transformed into a not-for-profit Society in 2002, Small Business BC is a key resource centre for business information and services.
Womens’ Enterprise Centre
Resources for women entrepreneurs, offering skills development, business loans , free business guidance, business resources, mentoring, networking and events
Societé de developpement économique Colombie-Britannique
Represents the interests of the economic sector of the francophone community.
BC Chamber of Commerce
Works to promote and improve trade, commerce and the economic and social wellbeing of the people of British Columbia.
Credit Union Central of British Columbia
Trade association and central banker for BC's 50 independent credit unions. Credit Union Central of British Columbia is an "umbrella organization," representing a full-service retail financial system.
