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Happy Canada Day from all of us at WeBC! 🇨🇦

This Canada Day, we’re celebrating more than our country's past; we’re celebrating the women entrepreneurs helping shape its future.

Across Canada, women-owned businesses are driving innovation, creating jobs, and building stronger, more resilient communities. From local main streets to global markets, their impact is real and growing.

Today, Canadian women-owned businesses generate billions in revenue and employ nearly one million people. When women entrepreneurs are supported, the ripple effect is powerful.

We’ve seen this impact firsthand. Last year, we provided over 24,000 services to women, a 43% increase from the year before, highlighting both the growing demand and the opportunity ahead. We're the proud BC Loan Fund Partner of the WEOC National Loan Fund, which has lent over $32.3 million to Canadian women-owned businesses in the past 3 years. Every dollar lent through our loan program generates $15.44 in economic impact here in BC, helping women start, grow, and scale businesses that anchor communities.

We also know there’s more work to do. Barriers still exist, but together, we’re building a more inclusive and equitable business landscape where every woman entrepreneur can thrive.

🌟 Here’s to the builders, the risk-takers, and the changemakers.
🌟 Here’s to community, connection, and growth.

Happy Canada Day from all of us at WeBC 🇨🇦

Summer is officially here, and with it comes an increased risk of wildfires and other natural disasters across B.C. While no one likes to think about emergencies, having a plan in place can make a significant difference in protecting your business when the unexpected happens.

👉 Swipe through to explore the 10 Steps to Prepare Your Business for Evacuation and learn how to safeguard your operations, team, and important information. You'll also find additional wildfire preparedness resources from our friends at the BC Economic Development Association (BCEDA).

The BCEDA resource hub offers practical, easy-to-access guidance on emergency preparedness, business continuity, and long-term resilience. You'll find downloadable toolkits, planning templates, and real-world examples designed to help B.C. businesses prepare with confidence.

Learn more 👇🏼
https://disastersmartbc.ca/

We’re proud to partner with the Comox Valley Women's Business Network to bring the 'Command Your Life Series' on July 8, a powerful two-part masterclass designed to help entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders, and aspiring business owners strengthen their presence, communicate with confidence, and make meaningful connections.

In this interactive session, WeBC Regional Ambassador Pauline Stevenson will lead Command Your Message, while Dawn Elgin of CVWBN will present Command the Room: How to Hold Space as an Emcee. Together, they’ll share practical strategies to help you tell your story in a way that resonates, clearly communicate your value, and build the confidence to show up in networking events, business meetings, presentations, and leadership opportunities.

Whether you're pitching your business, growing your network, or stepping into new leadership opportunities, this masterclass will help you find your voice and use it with purpose.

Secure your spot today:
https://events.we-bc.ca/event/command-your-life-series/

Our friends at Invest Kelowna have launched their new Business Resource Hub, a one-stop platform connecting Okanagan entrepreneurs and business owners to the support they need, all in one place!

Here you can explore resources on:
• Starting, buying, or selling a business
• Exporting
• Financing
• Indigenous business
• Agriculture
• Tariffs
• Emergency preparedness
• Coworking spaces
• Commercial kitchens

Whether you’re just getting started or growing your business, this hub makes it easier to find the right support. Learn more 👇🏼
https://www.investkelowna.com/business-resource-hub/