What kind of business opportunities exist in B.C.? Which industries offer the best potential for investment? Where is the best region to build your business? Find answers to these and other questions here.

A competitive business environment, a strategic location and a range of incentives for investors make B.C. an appealing place to do business. The 2010 Olympic Games will continue to carry news around the world about what B.C. has to offer.

Learn About Business and Investment in B.C.

Invest British Columbia is a partnership of provincial, federal and local economic development groups working together to expand business investment in B.C. Use this resource for helpful business information and services.

Also check out BC Small Business Profile 2010, a report that reviews new trends and key small business statistics. Also check out the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, and Innovation’s Resource Centre page.

Economic Investment in Rural B.C.

Learn about B.C.’s rural regions and communities through the B.C. government’s Key Initiatives for Rural B.C. page. You’ll also learn about regional funding that is designed to create economic growth.

B.C. Business Stories to Inspire

If you have a business idea, are ready to launch your venture, or are exploring growth opportunities in B.C., visit Small Business BC. This website is organized by business stages and features many practical resources.

Also check out Around BC: Entrepreneurial Success Stories, for real life inspirational small business stories.