2020 was a record-breaking year for the number of nominations, with 61 diverse communities receiving nominations, encompassing every region of British Columbia. These winning communities demonstrate their strong support for their local small businesses by adopting business-friendly practices in their region. The 2020 Open for Business Awards Winners are: Small Category (under 5,000 residents): WINNER … Read More

The Open for Business Awards celebrate communities that have created a business-friendly environment, allowing small business to flourish. During the nomination period an unprecedented number of local governments and Indigenous communities were nominated from across B.C. The 2020 Open for Business Awards finalists are: Small Category (under 5,000 residents): ·       District of Ucluelet ·       Village of Harrison … Read More

The Open for Business Awards Best Practices Guide supports local governments and First Nations to apply for the Open for Business Awards, which recognize and promote BC communities that have implemented leading business friendly policies and initiatives. The guide also provides ideas how to build a business-friendly environment in your community.

2020 Open for Business Awards

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The Open for Business Awards celebrate communities that have created a business friendly environment, allowing small business to flourish. The awards are a great way to celebrate your community’s achievements and gain extensive media exposure. Learn more about the 2020 Open for Business Awards by checking out this inspiring and informative video!

2020 Open for Business Awards

Categories: Open for Business Awards

BC is open for business. The Small Business Roundtable is pleased to announce the start of the Open for Business Awards nominations which opened on Tuesday, September 24th at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Conference. The Open for Business Awards recognize the communities that best demonstrate they are promoting and adopting business friendly initiatives in … Read More