Led by a dramatic gain in shipments to China and other key markets targeted in Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan, British Columbia's export totals jumped over 10 per cent this April compared to the same month in 2011.

Employment numbers in British Columbia remained steady with a very slight decline in May after strong growth in April. Despite the slight decline, B.C. has added 24,700 jobs so far in 2012.

WelcomeBC's online resources helped approximately one million clients last year - a 63 per cent increase in visits over the previous year. WelcomeBC is one of the most-visited provincial government websites.

B.C. saw an 11.8 per cent increase in international overnight visitors in March 2012 resulting in a fourth straight month of gains, according to new figures released by Statistics Canada.

B.C.'s Small Business Roundtable welcomes MaryAnne Arcand to its board and announces Cybele Negris as the new vice chair.

More British Columbians benefited from jobs in April, as B.C.'s unemployment rate dropped to 6.2 per cent from seven per cent in March, and gained 19,700 jobs - 16,700 of which are full time positions.

As the province attracts increased investment opportunities, the new Aboriginal Business and Investment Council is ready to help move projects forward that create jobs for families across British Columbia.

Eight communities who champion small businesses will be celebrated for the second annual provincewide B.C.'s Most Small Business Friendly Community Award.

Minister of Jobs Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell released the following statement regarding Aveos: