News Items tag as: B.C. Small Business Awards

B.C. vandalism rebate program makes millions available for small businesses
October 29, 2023 - 12:30 PM

The B.C. government has announced a new rebate program to help small businesses cover the costs of vandalism.
Five Kamloops businesses nominated for Small Business B.C. Awards
November 19, 2018 - 2:40 PM

KAMLOOPS - There are currently five Kamloops businesses nominated for several Small Business B.C. Awards.
Local companies win provincial small business awards
February 27, 2017 - 1:00 PM

VANCOUVER - B.C.’s interior was well represented at the 14 edition of the Small Business B.C. Awards with Thompson and Okanagan businesses winning three of the ten categories.
Two Penticton businesses vying for best in B.C. status
December 19, 2014 - 7:29 PM

PENTICTON - Two Penticton businesses made the semi-finalists list for the 12th annual Small Business B.C. Awards.
Seven small Kelowna businesses make B.C. awards semi-finals
December 12, 2014 - 4:22 PM

KELOWNA - The Top 10 semi-finalists for the 12th Annual Small Business BC Awards have now been selected, and seven very special companies are from Kelowna.
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The science and art of making mead at Vernon's Planet Bee
Mead has been gaining in popularity as an alcoholic beverage but also as a craft and career. Planet Bee in Vernon is a case in point. James Nowek, co-owner of Planet Bee honey farm, makes mead right on the premises from honey harvested from

Nebraska will vote on pro-pot measures despite some invalid signatures
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska certified two ballot measures Friday to legalize medical marijuana even though the state’s Republican attorney general said their supporters may have submitted at least several thousand invalid signatures,

Don’t pay till 2025: Okanagan developers entice renters with freebies
While many people across the Okanagan struggle to find affordable housing those able — or willing — to splash out on rent will find multiple special offers trying to entice them to sign a lease. From a few months of free rent to

B.C. vandalism rebate program makes millions available for small businesses