Small Business Resources

Federal & Provincial

• Government of BC
• Government of Canada
• BC Economic Development Association

Communities

• Williams Lake City of
• 100 Mile House District of
• Quesnel City of
• Quesnel Downtown Association
• Business Support Hotline to North Cariboo businesses: 1-888-241-7714

Businesses

• Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce
• BC Chamber of Commerce
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce
• Small Business BC
• Northern Development Initiate Trust
• Community Futures Stream

This $962-million Government of Canada fund is to support small and medium size businesses that did not qualify for federal government funding supports such as the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) or Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) but have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These businesses can now apply for loans of up to $40,000 through RRRF. Eligibility criteria and program details are listed on the website.

Applicants from rural communities are asked to apply through the website of their local CF organization, or their provincial Community Futures website.
Find and contact your local CF office in British Columbia

• Insurance Bureau of Canada
• Public Works and Government Services Canada
• Women's Enterprise Centre
• BC Manufacturing Alliance
• BC Restaurant & Food Service Association
• Business Council of BC
• Canadian Federation of Independent Business
• Independent Contractors & Business Associations of BC
• League of Innovators
• Retail Council of Canada

Tourism

• Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association
• Destination BC
• go2HR – COVID-19 FAQs for Tourism Employers
• Indigenous Tourism BC – COVID-19 ITBC Emergency Relief Funds Program
• Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada – COVID-19 Development Stimulus Fund
• Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

Agriculture

• Canadian Federation of Agriculture
• Government of British Columbia - Greenhouse Carbon Tax Relief Grant
• Canadian Cattlemen's Association - tip sheet
• Canadian Cattlemen's Association - Information and Tips for Canadian Beef Operations for Brandings/Processing
• AgSafe BC - COVID-19 related workplace safety resources
• BC Farmer's Markets
• Farm Credit Canada - COVID-19 support program