The Small Business Information Expo is a free tradeshow that brings together various organizations and government departments that support small businesses. By attending the event, you will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with representatives from valuable programs offered by many government and non-profit organizations. The expo also features free drop-in educational panels, providing additional insight into resources for small business.

To register, go to www.eventbrite.ca/e/fraser-valley-small-business-information-expo-tickets-12573257953?aff=es2.

Panel topics:

Public Procurement – Interested in selling to the public sector? This panel brings together purchasing specialists from different levels of government who will help you understand the process around government contracting at all levels. Learn from their knowledge and practical experience in order to prepare your business to start bidding on opportunities.

Financing – Looking for sources of capital? This panel brings together government programs that will provide you with information on different loans, grants, and other financial resources available to your business.

Exhibitors include:

• Small Business BC
• The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises
• PWGSC-GCSurplus
• Statistics Canada
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• The Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP)
• Canada Revenue Agency – SR&ED Program
• Concierge Service – NRC-IRAP
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
• Business Development Bank of Canada
• Service Canada
• Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training
• Employers’ Advisers Office
• BC Ministry of Finance
• Mediate BC Society
• WorkSafeBC
• CANARIE
• Supplier Diversity Canada
• S.U.C.C.E.S.S. BIIS
• Community Futures South Fraser
• Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
• Futurpreneur Canada (BC Office)
• BC Angel Forum
• Women’s Enterprise Centre
• Back in Motion Rehab Inc. (Skills Connect for
• Immigrants Program)
• WorkBC – Avia Employment Services