Grants come in many forms – from tax credits to incentives and project funding. Yet, finding the right ones for your business can be confusing, and the application process can be time consuming.

In September 2024, WeBC partnered with Pocketed to give an overview of the grant landscape and help you understand where to invest your time to access ‘free’ money.

In this session recording, you’ll learn:

• How to navigate the funding landscape and leverage opportunities for your business projects.
• The distinction between fundable and non-fundable activities.
• How to determine your company’s eligibility for funding and identify the most suitable program opportunities.

Facilitator: Cathy Burrell, WeBC Client Service Coordinator

Panelist: Brianna Blaney, CEO & Co-Founder of Pocketed

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We hosted a fireside chat with four women founders who shared their experiences accessing various sources of capital to drive the growth of their business.

Whether it’s moving their business out of their garage and into a dedicated space, or raising over half a million dollars from investors to fuel an ambitious expansion strategy into the US, capital has played a big role in each of these women’s growth journeys:

• Alice Couderc is the co-founder of Atome Bakery, an innovative online bakery delivering ready-to-bake artisanal sourdough bread and pastries directly to customers’ doors across BC, Alberta and Washington.
• Samantha Matsuda is the dedicated owner of Evolution Equestrian Co, nestled in Courtenay, BC. She has a passion for all things equine and specializes in providing top-notch new and used tack for riders and their beloved horses.
• Aki Kaltenbach is the Founder and CEO of Save Da Sea Foods, a plant-based fresh seafood company that creates products that have the same nutrients and flavour as seafood without the toxins and harm to the planet.
• Erin Alexander is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Certified Investor Q&A™ facilitator. She helps women raise more in investment by mastering Q&A conversations with investors.

Join us to hear how these women are completing their funding puzzles by accessing other people’s money, and taking risks to secure the funds they need to execute their growth strategy.

Facilitator: Melanie Rupp, WeBC Senior Director, Loans & Advisory Services

Panelists:

• Erin Alexander, Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Certified Investor Q&A© Trainer
• Samantha Matsuda, Owner of Evolution Equestrian Co.
• Alice Couderc, Co-Founder of Atome Bakery
• Aki Kaltenbach, Founder and CEO of Save Da Sea Foods

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Myth 1: grants are readily available for underrepresented groups, such as women;
Myth 2: grants are only for large companies; and,
Myth 3: grant applications are long and complex.

Are these myths preventing you from accessing resources that could benefit your small business? The reality is: few government grants are based solely on being part of an underrepresented group; grants are available for any size business; and grants meant for small business owners often have straightforward applications!

In this webinar we discovered what grants are available to small business owners, where to find them (and more) and how you can easily apply for them:

• Demystify the common myths about government grant funding
• Identify information required to apply for hiring and training grants
• Share resources on where to access small business grants
• Review best practices to apply for grants
• Walk through a sample application step by step

You may be hard-pressed to find a government grant to cover start-up business overhead, like rent or inventory, but what about a grant for hiring help to increase capacity or give you more time to work on your business? What about a training grant to prepare yourself and/or your employees for a changing workplace? How about a grant to get your business selling online?

Facilitator: Kim Yuen, Business Advisor, WeBC

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Are you a business owner looking for funding options but finding yourself overwhelmed?

With all the funding options out there, it can be difficult to sift through what’s available and find the best fit for your business. If you want to discover what you didn’t know about Canadian funding opportunities, then this session is for you!

Jacqueline Gustafson, Director, Tax Incentives Practice at KPMG LLP walks through the Canadian funding landscape from application to end, so you can spend less time searching for opportunities and more time growing your business.

In this webinar you’ll learn:

• What Government programs are available for businesses, including
  • Grants
  • Loans and incentives
  • Tax credits and deductions
• About application processes including expectations and process timelines
• How to strategically prepare your application for government funding
• What assistance is available to help you on your journey

No matter what stage of business you are in, there are funding options to fit everyone.

Facilitator: Melanie Rupp, Senior Director, Loans & Advisory Services, WeBC

Panelist: Jacqueline Gustafson, Director, Tax Incentives Practice at KPMG LLP

October 28, 2021

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