Coralee Oakes, Minister of Small Business, Red Tape Reduction and Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch encourages British Columbians to celebrate local innovative entrepreneurs as Global Entrepreneurship Week comes to a close.

British Columbians are invited to share their ideas to streamline how they use or access the government services they depend upon through a new engagement website.

Bill 38, the Franchises Act, was introduced to the House today by the Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction and Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch Coralee Oakes.

Just in time for the holiday season, British Columbia's wine, beer and spirit producers will now be able to take their wares to artisanal markets throughout the province.

Small Business Month celebrations kicked off at the B.C. legislature today with the launch of a new award to recognize young entrepreneurs, and the release of the Small Business Roundtable’s annual report.

Seven community finalists are in the running to win Open for Business Awards, which recognize municipalities and First Nations communities undertaking initiatives and partnerships to reduce the cost and complexity of doing business in British Columbia.