November 17, 2006 EDITION
Join our Edmonton Business Blitz December 6-8 Build on the new WestJet Connection to Create Albertan Business Links You’re invited along on an exclusive business trip to Edmonton. We’ll be meeting and networking with leading business VIPs, Government officials, tourism operators, developers and investors. We’ll be staging a special Comox Valley Tradeshow and Seafood Reception. It’s all about stimulating discussion, building relationships, & creating opportunities. Join your peers and help us take Edmonton by storm! Edmonton Blitz Package - Package price $600 Space is very limited and already 33 Comox Valley business and tourism delegates have registered to come Includes: * Return WestJet airfare and 2 nights accommodation * Transportation to and from Blitz events * 10 invitations for your VIP contacts in Edmonton to attend the Comox Valley Tradeshow and Seafood Reception * Tradeshow booth space at Thursday evening reception * One ticket for the Friday breakfast - “Doing Business Edmonton-style” * Inclusion in the Edmonton Business Blitz media kit & exposure opportunities via traveling media * One Edmonton Business Blitz official delegate shirt for public appearances (We’ll look so good). Additional Costs: Additional out of pocket costs such as over-and-above transportation and meals. For further information, please contact: Shelley Clarke, Invest Comox Valley 334-2427 ext 222 BC Stats Profiles Small Businesses in BC In 2005, the total number of small businesses operating in British Columbia increased for the fourth straight year, up 1.7% from 2004 and the largest increase in 10 years.
Small Business – In 2005, 98% of all businesses in British Columbia were small businesses. Micro-businesses (those with fewer than five employees) constituted about 84% of small businesses. Small Business Growth – The number of small businesses operating in the province increased for the fourth consecutive year, up 1.7% compared to 2004. Employment – An estimated 1,012,100 people were employed by small business in British Columbia in 2005, accounting for 57% of private sector jobs in the province, the highest rate in the country. Over 50% of this small business employment was in the form of self-employed individuals working alone. Employment Growth – Small business employment in British Columbia grew 3.8% between 2004 and 2005, the highest rate of growth among the provinces and well above the national average of 0.9%. Self-Employed – On average, the self-employed tend to be older, are more often men and work longer hours compared to those who work as paid employees. In British Columbia, 35% of the self-employed are women, which is higher than the national average of just under 34%. Gross Domestic Product – Among the provinces, British Columbia ranked first in the country with the highest proportion of Gross Domestic Product (approximately 26%) attributed to small businesses. For other CVEDS information and resources, please visit our Web Site |
Looking to Start or Grow Your Business? Don’t miss the Business Planning Workshop November 21, 2006 Presented by Dave Hamilton Business Resource Coordinator Join other Comox Valley entrepreneurs in creating a strong foundation for your new business at this valuable, information resource workshop. Topics include: * Planning the critical components of a successful business including: Human Resources, Import/Export, Marketing, Financial, and Risk and Contingency Planning Date: Tuesday, Nov. 21st
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm Location: Comox Valley Economic Development Society #102 – 2435 Mansfield Drive, Courtenay Cost: $10.00 Space is limited so please RSVP to Dave Hamilton at 334-2427 ext. 221 or email dave@investcomoxvalley.com. Did you Know You can also register your business by visiting the Invest Comox Valley Business Information Centre. There you can:
Ask for Dave Hamilton, Business Resource Coordinator who can assist you with your needs. Pass This Along Do you know someone that would be interested in the information provided in these newsletters? Please forward this to them and let us know their email, so we can include them in future correspondence. |
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