ORGANIZATIONS
| SERVICE OR ORGANIZATION NAME | CONTACT INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| Accelerate Okanagan | (250) 870-9028 accelerateokanagan.com |
| Community Futures Shuswap | (250) 803-0156 futureshuswap.com |
| Downtown Salmon Arm | (250) 832-5440 salmonarmdowntown.com |
| Industry Canada | (800) 622-6189 ic.gc.ca |
| Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, and Skills Training | (800) 661-8773 gov.bc.ca/jtst |
| Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce | (250) 832-6247 sachamber.bc.ca |
| Salmon Arm Economic Development Society | (250) 833-0608 saeds.ca |
| Salmon Arm Innovation Centre, Powered by SASCU | (250) 833-0608 innovatesa.ca |
| Shuswap Construction Industry Professionals | (250) 832-8050 scip.bc.ca |
| Shuswap Makerspace | (250) 833-0608 innovatesa.ca |
| Shuswap Settlement Services Society | (250) 804-2726 welcomeshuswap.com |
| Small Business BC | (604) 775-5525 smallbusinessbc.ca |
| Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust | (250) 545-6829 sidit-bc.ca |
| Work BC Office – Salmon Arm | (250) 804-4770 workbc.ca |
RESOURCES
•INNOVATION CENTRE POWERED BY SASCU
INNOVATION CENTRE POWERED BY SASCU
The Salmon Arm Innovation Centre is home to affordable office space in a collaborative environment, business support services and a community makerspace. Visit the website for further information about this Innovation Hub in Salmon Arm!
•SHUSWAP BUSINESS SUPPORT HUB
SHUSWAP BUSINESS SUPPORT HUB
The Shuswap Business Support Hub is here for you! The Hub serves as a single, visible and central point of contact, providing a consistent, clear path forward for all Shuswap business clients seeking support services -- all at no cost to the individuals accessing these services.
•BC BUSINESS
BC BUSINESS
Thinking of starting a business but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you’re already a business owner and you are looking for opportunities for growth. Regardless of your stage in business, the information on this site will help to guide you in the right direction.
•STARTING A BUSINESS
STARTING A BUSINESS
You’ve decided to start a business - now what? Permits, registrations, hiring, it can be overwhelming. This link provides resources to help you along your way.
•MAINTAINING A BUSINESS
MAINTAINING A BUSINESS
Your business is up and running. These resources will help keep it running and, when you’re ready, will give you resources for growing your business.
•EXITING A BUSINESS
EXITING A BUSINESS
Time to close-up shop or sell your business? Proper planning is key. Learn all the ins and outs of exiting your business.
•DOING BUSINESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT
DOING BUSINESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT
Every year, the Province of B.C. buys goods and services from businesses of all sizes and types. Your business could be one of them.
•INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
As part of growing your business, you may be considering exporting, importing and investing. Find out what this means for you and your business.
•INVESTING IN BC
INVESTING IN BC
Learn all about investing and doing business in B.C.
•FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS
FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS
Discover what business financing options are available to you.
•SOME USEFUL QUICK LINKS
SOME USEFUL QUICK LINKS:
• Business Development Bank of Canada
• Futurpreneur Canada, formerly Canadian Youth Business Foundations (18-39 years old)
• Community Futures Shuswap
• Women’s Enterprise
•RESOURCE LINKS