Vancouver – British Columbians are bringing their entrepreneurial dreams to life, building businesses that create good jobs and vibrant communities. PacifiCan is providing support and resources to propel these businesses to new heights.
Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $25,000 in PacifiCan funding to the GroYourBiz Institute for Global Connections to support their conference taking place April 24-26 in Vancouver.
EXCELerate2024 is dedicated to women entrepreneurs and open to all professionals who are committed to growing their businesses. This three-day event includes a powerful combination of speakers, roundtable discussions, networking opportunities, a gala reception and other sessions that will innovate, inspire and influence.
Conferences like this build a stronger British Columbia. By encouraging all entrepreneurial British Columbians to grow their businesses, we create a stronger economy where everyone can contribute.
PacifiCan’s investment boosts this conference as a transformative platform for women entrepreneurs, providing them with valuable opportunities to collaborate and learn. By connecting communities, entrepreneurs, and innovators to economic opportunities, PacifiCan is propelling B.C. forward.
“British Columbia’s economy is built on the strength of small- and medium-sized businesses and the entrepreneurial leaders behind them. Supporting events like EXCELerate2024 is just one way that PacifiCan is showing that the Government of Canada is here as a partner and champion for BC’s small businesses. The learning and connections that participants take away from this conference will add momentum to boost their businesses to new heights.” – Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan)