B.C. businesses will get their products to market more quickly, thanks to an innovative pilot program that will place graduate students from B.C.'s post secondary research institutions with established companies for job experience.

Women throughout B.C. will continue to have access to a mentorship program designed to enhance entrepreneurial skills and increase participating businesses' long-term success and growth, announced Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamamoto.

As part of the Mid-Term Timber Supply Action Plan, a new silvicultural strategy analysis has been completed that identifies a 600,000 cubic metre increase in mid-term timber supply over previous projections in the Quesnel timber supply area.

Job seekers in Vancouver will connect with local employers and be able to get information on skills training and career development during the largest and last 'BC Jobs Start Here' job fair.

The 26th annual Canada's West Marketplace(r) trade show will be held in Whistler, between Nov. 25 and 28, 2013.

The Public Service Agency has now concluded bargaining in the Public Service sector under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate with settlements reached with Queen's Printer employees and Public Service nurses.

The B.C. government is seeking public input on ways to strengthen consumer protection and ensure the Mortgage Brokers Act better reflects the current financial services market.

Following up on a commitment Premier Christy Clark made in November of 2011, the Province will open two new trade and investment offices in the cities of Mumbai and Chandigarh to further strengthen the burgeoning business opportunities with India.