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SCF Business Training videos

Indigenous entrepreneurs share their experiences on how to 'Get Set for Business'.

Indigenous entrepreneurs share their experiences and the impacts of the COVID pandemic on their businesses.

​Tăl’ə Talk

SCF Staff answer business and loan questions in a series of short presentations

SCF's first Tăl’ə Talk, 'Who we are' presented by SCF General Manager, Rocio Zielinski.

SCF's second Tăl’ə Talk, 'Loan Programs' presented by SCF Business Analyst, Shannon Smith.

SCF's third Tăl’ə Talk, 'Grants' presented by SCF Business Analyst, Shannon Smith.

SCF's fourth Tăl’ə Talk is about Business Recovery Advisor, Aaron Pete! 

Featured UPDATES 

BC Employer Training GranT

The BC Employer Training Grant is a program that provides funding to small, medium and large enterprises to support skills training for their workforces, including prospective new hires. 
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Priority is given to first-time applicants, small businesses and applicants from regions and industries experiencing the greatest challenges acquiring skilled workers.  Municipalities and regional districts can apply for funding.

​Click here for more information.

Canada Digital Adoption Program

POWWOW PITCH

Grow Your Business Online

Eligible businesses will receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with the costs related to adopting digital technologies

Boost Your Business Technology
Eligible businesses will have access to a marketplace of experts to help them develop a digital adoption plan tailored to their needs.
Eligible businesses can leverage the grant to pay for the services of a digital advisor.

Click here for more information.

​Pow Wow Pitch is a pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island to shine the spotlight on pow wow vendors, artists, business builders and innovators from all backgrounds and industries, whether just starting or looking to grow to the next level.

This year, more than 2,500 Indigenous entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses online and in person for a chance to win cash prizes ranging from $100 to $25,000, with a total of $200,000 in cash prizes to give away!

Your Pow Wow Pitch journey begins with a 1-Minute Pitch.

​​MASHUP LAB

FREE Dream Business Program Entrepreneurs with Disabilities is a 6-week program for entrepreneurs with health conditions or disabilities in Western Canada.

How: Virtually every Thursday 
Time: 6 pm - 7:30 pm
 
In take for March is now open but only 15 seats are available. 
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For more information, click here.

​Digital Training Incubator

ITAC and Jelly Academy have joined together to present ITAC members the opportunity to gain all the skills needed to market their business online. The Digital Marketing Accelerator normally costs $3,000 but ITAC members access it for FREE.

For more information, click here. 

Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest! ​

This year, Purolator is awarding four Grant Prizes, each consisting of $25,000 cash plus $500 in shipping! This is your chance to take your small business, or a small business you support, to the next level! Submit a nomination today and get a chance to win a $500 Visa® gift card! 
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Apply here. 
Deadline to apply is June 14, 2023, 11:59 p.m. ET.

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