Small business is a key economic driver in this province. Over one million people own, operate or work for a small business.

Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamamoto and BC Chamber of Commerce president and CEO John Winter celebrated the BC Small Business Accord's one-year anniversary at local business and accord participant, Oh My Gift, in Kitsilano.

Small business owners looking to retire or sell their businesses to the next generation can now smooth the transition with the help of two new government-funded programs.

The first International Women's Day celebrated over a hundred years ago marked the ongoing struggle for a woman's right to work, vote, hold public office and end gender discrimination.

The Government of British Columbia, the City of Quesnel and local and regional service providers continue to work collaboratively to offer a number of programs and services to minimize the impacts of the Canfor mill closure expected the week of March 17, 2014.

The Government of British Columbia, District of Houston and local and regional service providers continue to work collaboratively to minimize the impacts of the West Fraser mill closure.

Feb. 17-21, 2014, has been proclaimed Chamber of Commerce Week in B.C.