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Export Navigator Provides free support and ongoing guidance to help businesses expand beyond local markets. Click Here
Canada Small Business Financing Program Makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders. Click Here
Business Development Bank of Canada Provides financing solutions and advice to small and medium-sized businesses in all industries and at every stage of growth. Click Here
Small business venture capital tax credit Provides a 30% tax credit to encourage corporations to invest in B.C. small businesses. Click Here
B.C. Employer Training Grant Program Provides funding to small, medium and large businesses to train new employees or upskill current employees. Additional support is available for the forestry sector. Click Here
Provincial Resources for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs B.C. Small businesses and entrepreneurs provides resources and supports to start, manage and grow your business. Click Here
Pivot to Grow Loan – bdc NEW Pivot to Grow Loan provides businesses in sectors directly targeted by tariffs or its impact on supply chains favourably priced loans up to $2 million to help adapt to a new trade landscape. Click Here
Tax Relief for Businesses Affected by Tariffs In response to tariff impacts, the Government of Canada introduced temporary CRA relief measures to support businesses. These include deferred GST/HST remittances and corporate income tax payments, as well as waived and deferred interest on eligible GST/HST and T2 balances between April 2 and June 30, 2025. Businesses must continue to…
Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers A federal program that helps employers avoid temporary layoffs during periods of reduced business activity beyond their control. Through a three-party agreement with employees and Service Canada, eligible employees work reduced hours and receive Employment Insurance income support while the business recovers. Click Here
The scholarship offers $4000 for a full-time or part-time female student living in the KCDS service region to attend trades training.
A donor-supported initiative that lets us step in when traditional funding falls short, bridging gaps quickly so individuals and families don’t fall through the cracks.
Our coaches are here to support your goals, whether you’re navigating challenges, exploring new directions, or building your professional toolkit. With flexible session types and packages available, it’s easy to find an option that fits your needs and schedule.
Kootenay Career Development Society acknowledges with respect and gratitude that the operation of our employment and training centres throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary regions happens in the unceded traditional territories of the Sinixt (Lakes), the Syilx (Okanagan), the Ktunaxa and the Secwepemc (Shuswap) peoples. We recognize the enduring presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people and are grateful for the opportunity to live, learn and work in these beautiful lands.