Business support organizations in B.C.
Last updated on January 21, 2026Whether you're starting out or scaling up, discover the organizations in B.C. that can support your business journey.
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Summary of business organizations and services
Find out what services and supports are available from organizations in B.C. You can browse the table below or search by:
- Organization name
- The type of support you need, such as advisory services, community support, financing, mentorship, education, tools or resources
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Provides local business programs, education and networking. |
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Provides financing and government services. |
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Provides local networking and community support. |
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Provides business advisory services, financing tools and resources and financing to rural and remote communities. |
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| Business Development Bank of Canada |
Provides financing, business advisory service, education, tools and resource. |
| Futurpreneur |
Provides financing, business advisory service, education, tools and resource to entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39 years. |
| Black Business Association of BC |
Provides business advisory, mentorship, financing and networking for Black entrepreneurs. |
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Provides business advisory service, education, financing and mentorship for women entrepreneurs. |
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Provides networking, skills training and education for newcomers. |
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| Société de développement économique |
Provides business advisory service, tools and service, education and mentorship for Francophone and Francophile businesses. |
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Provides networking tools and resources to 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and professionals. |
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| Indigenous business support |
Find business advisory services, tools and resources, financing, and mentorship for Indigenous businesses. |
| la Chambre de Commerce Francophone de Vancouver | Provides networking opportunities and education for Francophone and Francophile entrepreneurs and business owners. |
​Local support
Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade
Local chambers of commerce and boards of trade are trusted leaders dedicated to supporting businesses and communities. They offer programs to support business growth and create connections. Partner with a chamber or board of trade to access support, collaboration and leadership for your business. Chambers and boards of trade are not in every community. Learn if one is located near you.
Trusts and crown corporations
Regional economic development trusts and Crown corporations serve specific areas. Each area has developed its own distinct business model for distributing funds to meet community needs.
- Learn more about regional trusts and other economic development organizations
Business Improvement Areas
Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) are led by local business owners working to enhance and promote their commercial districts. BIAs are key partners in supporting growth, collaboration and economic resilience.
- Learn if there is a local Business Improvement Area near you
Rural and regional support
Community Futures British Columbia
Community Futures provides business services and loans to new and experienced entrepreneurs in rural and remote communities.
Learn more about Community Futures:
Financing
Business Development Bank of Canada
Business Development Bank of Canada helps develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, advisory services and capital with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.
Business support for specific communities
- Youth
- Indigenous entrepreneurs
- Black entrepreneurs
- Women entrepreneurs
- Francophone and Francophile businesses
- Newcomers to Canada
- 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs
Youth
Futurpreneur
Futurpreneur provides mentoring services and loans to entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39 years old including targeted support for Black, Indigenous and women entrepreneurs.
Learn more about Futurpreneur:
Indigenous entrepreneurs
Learn about Indigenous business support organizations and services tailored to entrepreneurs and business owners.
Black entrepreneurs
Black Business Association of BC
Black Business Association of BC supports Black entrepreneurs with loan and grant applications, leadership development, strategic growth planning, mentorship programs and networking opportunities.
Black Entrepreneur Startup Program
Futurpreneur's Black Entrepreneur Startup Program you can access flexible financing, along with expert mentoring and other resources to help kickstart your business and make it thrive.
Women entrepreneurs
WeBC
WeBC is B.C.’s leading resource for women entrepreneurs, offering skills development, business loans, free business guidance, business resources, mentoring, networking and events.
Women in Entrepreneurship Initiative
Futurpreneur’s Women in Entrepreneurship Initiative will offer networking events, peer-supported communities and tailored workshops to help women entrepreneurs.
Newcomers
Immigrant Services Society of BC
Immigrant Services Society of BC provides resettlement, language education and employment services for newcomers.
Francophone and Francophile businesses
Société de développement économique
Société de développement économique provides business information, support, networking, training and mentoring for Francophone and Francophile businesses in B.C.
la Chambre de Commerce Francophone de Vancouver
La Chambre de Commerce Francophone de Vancouver helps and supports Francophone and Francophile entrepreneurs and business owners in the region through organizing events, business networking, conferences and training in Metro Vancouver.
2SLGBTQIA+
Queer Business BC
Queer Business BC connects, uplifts, and sustains 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and professionals.