Supporting every stage of your small business journey

We provide support for women to start, develop, lead and grow their own businesses in all regions of BC.


 

Start

Turning your dream into a business?

Access support and guidance to navigate the early stages, and make key decisions.

STARTING MY BUSINESS

Develop

Up and running?

Build your skills and confidence in the key areas of your business.

DEVELOPING MY BUSINESS

Grow

Ready to take your business to the next level?

Find financing and resources to expand your business and explore new markets.

GROWING MY BUSINESS

What we offer

We provide a range of business support services and funding options to help you start, develop, lead or sell your small business. From essential business skills to personalized business advice, we know the right questions to ask and the right resources to connect you with.

  • WEBC Financing
  • WEBC Mentoring
  • WEBC Skills development
  • WEBC Advisory services
LEARN HOW WeBC CAN SUPPORT YOU
ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING PROGRAM

Intake Now Open, April 15 to April 21

Apply to be matched with an experienced entrepreneur as part of our One-to-One Mentoring program.

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On-Demand Learning Program: Strategic Marketing
NOW AVAILABLE

Learn On-Demand! Strategic Marketing

Learn how to create a cohesive strategy that helps you make better marketing decisions that maximize your time and budget.

REGISTER FREE
On-Demand SMART Programs: Learning Designed for Busy Women Entrepreneurs
FEATURED PROGRAM

Learn On-Demand with Our SMART Programs

Expand your knowledge on topics like HR, Financial Fitness and Strategic Marketing through self-paced learning, plus gain wrap-around support through advisory services and resiliency training.

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NEW FIRESIDE CHATS

Grow a Profitable Business with a Positive Impact

Join us to ask your questions of three trailblazing women and consider how you can grow your social impact as you grow your business!

 

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MAY IN THE WECAFÉ

Get to Know What Your Customers Need

Join us to ask your questions and learn how qualitative research can help you make better marketing decisions!

 

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MAY FIRESIDE CHAT

Growing Your Business with a Marketer

Hear from two experienced marketing professionals who will give you a glimpse of how marketers think, so you can improve your own marketing or give a stronger brief to a marketing firm.

 

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WORKSHOP

Unpacking Artificial Intelligence

Join WeBC and Jennifer Kolbuc for a realistic look at the Dos and Don’ts of using AI for marketing.

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Access a line of credit up to $20k, or a loan of up to $100k

With the Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program, you can access financing from Vancity with wrap-up around support from WeBC!

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events

Upcoming events

We host virtual and in-person events and workshops throughout the year, along with our partners around BC.

Learn About Investor Speak™: Program Info Session

DATE & TIME April 18 @ 10:00 am to April 18 @ 10:00 am

LOCATION Webinar

Free WeBC Business Loan Info Session

DATE & TIME April 23 @ 12:00 pm to April 23 @ 12:00 pm

LOCATION Webinar

Fireside Chat: Grow a Profitable Business with a Positive Impact

DATE & TIME April 23 @ 10:00 am to April 23 @ 10:00 am

LOCATION Webinar

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FEATURED entrepreneurs

Ariss Grutter and Tess Gobeil, Awl Together Leather, Vancouver

Ariss Grutter and Tess Gobeil’s joint venture, Awl Together Leather is more than just a custom leatherwork and shoe repair studio.

Offering a wide range of services related to leather including alterations and repairs as well as small goods production, the pair is dedicated to building a community hub where people from all walks of life can connect and learn the art of leatherworking in a safe environment.

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