February 4th

Funding for online shops announced yesterday.

The B.C. government has partnered with Alacrity Canada to support small and medium-sized businesses, including regional and indigenous businesses through the new Launch Online Grant Program. The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted how businesses operate, increasing their reliance on online marketing and e-commerce to reach their customers. As the demand for accessing products and services online grows, businesses need the ability to develop, maintain and market an online store to remain competitive and grow.

The Launch Online Grant Program supports businesses by providing up to $7,500 to build or enhance an online shop that will help them retain and attract customers and provide a new source of ongoing revenue. With this funding, B.C. businesses will have the opportunity to grow their businesses in domestic and international markets through digital channels.

See News Release from earlier today for information »

Encourage your local business networks to learn more about this one-time funding opportunity. Applications intake is now open and businesses can submit at https://launchonline.ca/.

Attached social media messages and images, should you wish to promote the program through your social channels as well.

Thanks!

Best,
Cheryl McLay

Regional Manager Vancouver Island/Coast
Regional Economic Operations- Rural Development Unit
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
2080 Labieux Road Nanaimo
Phone 250.739.8223
Cell 250.713.5261
Cheryl [dot] McLay [at] gov [dot] bc [dot] ca