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PacifiCan announces $18.3 million to scale up local businesses, boost exports, and opens intake for business growth program
From: Pacific Economic Development Canada Government of Canada funding will help businesses across the province grow, export and compete March 3, 2025 Across British Columbia, ambitious entrepreneurs are growing their companies and creating prosperity, in sectors from agriculture to life sciences. PacifiCan is investing in this growth. Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of […]
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PacifiCan invests $17 million to support business growth across B.C.
From: Pacific Economic Development Canada Minister Sajjan announces funding from PacifiCan’s new headquarters in Surrey, a hub supporting the agency’s work with partners to enhance services to businesses Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $17 million in […]
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On BC’s North Coast, First Nations Are Building a New Economy – The Tyee
How the Great Bear Sea initiative is using conservation finance to create jobs and preserve nature. Money doesn’t grow on trees, but in the coastal rainforests of British Columbia, salmon do. After swimming upriver to spawn, the fish are fed upon by bears and birds and other predators who litter the forest floor with half-eaten […]
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Thompson Okanagan communities receive over $725,000 to create memorable outdoor experiences and support sustainable tourism
From: Pacific Economic Development Canada The Government of Canada is making investments in tourism across British Columbia to attract visitors and drive local economic growth October 29, 2024 – Kelowna, British Columbia – PacifiCan British Columbia is home to breathtaking natural attractions and outdoor recreation experiences that bring the world to our doorstep. Tourism is […]
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Tseshaht First Nation gets $16.45M for economic development – Times Colonist
The 1,300-member nation near Port Alberni already has development plans that include partnering on a new hotel A $16.45-million funding agreement with the province will help put the Tseshaht First Nation on the path to economic self-sufficiency, says its elected chief councillor. The 1,300-member nation near Port Alberni already has development plans that include partnering […]
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Governments of Canada and British Columbia invest over $600,000 to bring high-speed Internet to more than 140 households
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada January 16, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario All Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. The governments of Canada and British Columbia are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities. Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and […]
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Snuneymuxw and B.C. land transfer fosters economic development
Jan. 11, 2024 SNUNEYMUXW TERRITORY (NANAIMO) – Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Province are taking a major step in their shared reconciliation journey with a completed transfer of 212 hectares of land on Te’tuxwtun, known as Mount Benson East. This is the first step in the implementation of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and British Columbia […]
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New highway signs to welcome people driving into Salmon Arm next spring – SA Observer
December 19, 2023 Entrance sign designs incorporate Small City, Big Ideas branding Travellers entering Salmon Arm by highway this spring will be greeted by new signs reflecting the municipality’s Small City, Big Ideas branding. At its Dec. 11 meeting, city council received an update on the Salmon Arm entrance signage project from coordinator Caitlin Thompson […]
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PacifiCan announces launch of new pilot aimed at helping B.C. businesses realize their growth ambitions
From: Pacific Economic Development Canada Pacifican’s Business Acceleration Pilot will provide tailored support to growth-oriented businesses by helping them access the investment capital, customers and expert advice they need to grow October 26, 2023 – Burnaby, British Columbia – PacifiCan British Columbians are known for their entrepreneurial spirit. As B.C. businesses grow, they generate jobs, […]
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BCAFN Launches BC First Nations Centre of Excellence for Economic Development
October 16, 2023 (Lheidli T’enneh Territory, Prince George, BC) — The British Columbia Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) has officially launched the BC First Nations Centre of Excellence for Economic Development (CoE). This exciting and unique initiative is dedicated to advancing the role of First Nations in the BC economy and will drive sustainable and […]
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