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Uncertainty hasn’t stopped B.C.’s small business community; it’s motivated them. Learn more about how local entrepreneurs are investing in new technology, adapting to labour pressures, and finding opportunities in changing markets as they prepare for 2026. These are real stories of determination, strategy, and long-term vision.

Even in uncertain times, B.C.’s small business owners continue to push forward by investing, hiring, and planning for a stronger 2026. Our Small Business Hub brings you the stories behind that resilience: real reporting on how local entrepreneurs are finding new ways to grow, adapt, and lead their industries.

𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥: Western Community College is stepping up to meet the evolving needs of B.C.’s workforce with City Centre 4 (CC4). Now open next to Surrey Memorial Hospital, the state-of-the-art training hub brings together innovation, applied learning and comprehensive student supports under one roof. Contemporary labs and real-world professional environments provide the latest hands-on training. Designed to bridge today’s employment needs with tomorrow’s career opportunities, CC4 creates an environment where learners can focus, grow and seamlessly transition from the classroom to the workplace. Learn more here: https://heyor.ca/igszvK (#Sponsored by Western Community College) #BCEducation #PrivateEducation #CareerDevelopment #FutureOfWork

𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥: Every day Directions Youth Services provides 24 hour support for unhoused and at risk youth offering hot meals, education, help and life skills coaching. Their work is part of a larger network of care across FSGV which more than 12,000 people rely on each year. Holiday giving helps keep these vital programs running and ensures young people have somewhere safe to turn when they need it most. Learn more and support their work by clicking here: https://heyor.ca/U4yHMe (#Sponsored by Family Services of Greater Vancouver) #VanFamServices #NonprofitOrganization #VancouverCharity

𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥: Women across B.C. are shaping the future of finance in powerful ways and the PEAK Awards are one of the clearest reflections of that momentum. Each year the Association of Women in Finance highlights leaders whose achievements, mentorship and community impact set the tone for the sector’s next chapter. Nominations for the 2026 PEAK Awards open Nov. 17 with criteria focused on professional excellence community involvement and a commitment to advancing women in finance. The event returns May 6 and continues to serve as a gathering place for connection recognition and forward movement. Learn more about the awards and how to nominate a standout leader here: https://heyor.ca/ezod2D (#Sponsored by Association of Women in Finance) #WomenInFinance #EmpowerWomen #FinancialWellness

For more than four decades, the BC Export Awards have honoured the businesses driving British Columbia’s global success story. Join Business in Vancouver on January 23 at the Pan Pacific Vancouver for a celebration of the province’s most accomplished exporters. This year’s awards will recognize excellence across 11 categories ranging from emerging innovators to industry powerhouses. Network with top-performing businesses, connect with government and industry leaders, and be a part of one of B.C.’s most inspiring business celebrations.