The British Columbia Economic Development Association. Follow for information, news & tools supporting #BC's #EcDev profession.

British Columbia, Canada
Joined April 2009
🥖 Baking up success across Canada. With support from our partner @TheWeBCnews and a PacifiCan investment, #BC’s Atome Bakery is turning a passion for artisanal baking into a thriving business, bringing ready-to-bake products to Canadian homes. 👉 ow.ly/KfGr50ZSTX4 #BDCsbw
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Are you a high-growth B.C. business ready to scale? 🚀 PacifiCan’s BSP program is open for applications Apr. 27–May 27, 2026. $200K–$5M per project to help #BC companies: ✅ Scale ✅ Adopt new tech ✅ Boost productivity ✅ Diversify markets Apply at: ow.ly/ZVSh50YPgv4
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📣 NEW: $10.5M for 9 companies in @CityofDeltaBC and @Richmond_BC to help #BC businesses scale, boost productivity, strengthen domestic supply chains, and expand globally. ➡️ ow.ly/AIGV50YLisG @IdeonInc @SaltworksTech @Santevia @DynamixMixers @abm_good
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📣 Calling all #EcDev pros & industry leaders! @EconomicDevBC is hosting the BC Economic Summit 2026, backed by Pacifican’s investment. Shape the future of economic development in #BC! 📅 May 11–14 | 📍 @cityofpenticton Register now 👉 ow.ly/sCTN50YygOI
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Discover the heartbeat of #BC in our series about the places we live! 🏡 This month, our journey takes us to @CityofTerrace, a major regional hub and home to the rare Spirit Bear, a white-coloured black bear. Swipe for more ⬇️

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🎉 Congrats to the winners of the 2025 #BCExportAwards, including PacifiCan clients @TradableBits, Oxygen8, @aspectbiosys & @quantum_co68869. Their recognition is a real testament to how #BC ingenuity is making a global impact. Read more @BIVnews: ow.ly/Inip50YpiSa
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[1/2] DYK? Every $1 lent through WeBC creates $15.44 in economic impact! This #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate our partner @TheWeBCnews, an organization that empowers women-led businesses to succeed through financing, training & mentorship, with support from PacifiCan.
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📣 NEW: $13 million for 10 projects across B.C.’s Southern Interior to help #BC businesses & industries impacted by tariffs to boost productivity, cut costs, build more resilient supply chains & reach new markets. ➡️ ow.ly/81q850YomoQ
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✈️ On #NationalAviationDay, we’re spotlighting @bcit’s Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician program! With our investment, this program: ✅ Trains future talent ✅ Tackles workforce gaps ✅ Strengthens #BC’s global aerospace leadership Learn more: ow.ly/QRFP50Y5I7b
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate #BlackBusinesses across #BC & reaffirm our commitment to creating opportunities through the Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund, investing $3.8M to support Black-owned biz growth in B.C. ➡️ ow.ly/mFaa50Y56Gg
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On #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy we spotlight the BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative, delivered by @NRT_BC with investment from PacifiCan & partners. Learn how BCICEI is empowering First Nations to develop clean energy & jobs for their communities 👉 ow.ly/OXxf50XNt7w
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The Indigenous Tech Conference, Indigenous Tech Circle's flagship event, is on Jan 20–21 in @Richmond_BC. PacifiCan is investing $25K for the 2026 conference to amplify Indigenous voices in tech, supporting local innovators & equitable economic growth ➡️ ow.ly/zVMK50XWh3X
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NEW: #AgriTech & training to boost food security via @SFU’s BC Centre for Agritech Innovation, backed by PacifiCan & @BCGovNews. 🍅 @WindsetFarms: Developing smart farming systems 💧 @KwantlenU: Training in dry farming 🤖 @goUFV: Robotic weeding tech 👉 news.gov.bc.ca/33233
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From supporting local entrepreneurs to fueling innovation, we’re powering a thriving #BC economy! Since Aug 2021, we’ve proudly invested in 693 projects across #BC, driving opportunities in communities across the province. Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/Ke4g50XNt5I
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Helping #BC businesses reach new heights! 🚀 Since Aug 2021, we've proudly invested in 23 projects across the Fraser Valley including in @LangleyTownship, @City_Chilliwack, @YourMapleRidge, @City_Abbotsford, Mission & Hope. Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/nsjF50XxSl6
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Celebrating our client FPS Food Process Solutions, a winner of @CFIN_RCIA’s 2025 Foodtech Frontier Awards! We’re thrilled to see this @Richmond_BC #FoodTech innovator recognized as a Canadian company tackling global food challenges. 👉 ow.ly/zK8I50XxROa
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NEW: PacifiCan will invest $63.1M via the Regional Defense Investment Initiative (RDII) to help #BC businesses grow and strengthen Canada's defence capabilities, while advancing economic development in B.C. Learn more: ow.ly/EB5v50XCSc1
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Crafting an economic development strategy takes careful planning, and small mistakes can have big consequences. Check out these 8 key missteps to avoid so your community stays on the path to success! 👉hubs.ly/Q035wjxM0
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At Co-operatives First, we've been honoured to work with Black-led co-operatives that are creating innovative solutions. From building local childcare spaces to investment & savings co-ops to supports for women entrepreneurs (and more!), these co-ops have a big impact.
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The Co-op Community Spaces grant applications are open! Communities across Western Canada can apply for $25,000 to $150,000 in capital funding for recreation, environmental conservation, or urban agriculture projects before March 3rd. Apply today! co-op.crs/articles/detail/co…
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