Approximately 700 investment opportunities now are listed on the OpportunitiesBC online database, a free, searchable tool that features business opportunities in British Columbia.

The database was launched in 2012 in response to trade and investment representatives and international investors seeking information about opportunities available in the province. OpportunitiesBC provides a one-stop location to search for businesses and projects around British Columbia. Searches can range from locating small businesses and large parcels of industrial land for sale to entrepreneurs seeking investment partners.

OpportunitiesBC links users to community profiles, where potential investors and immigrants can access detailed information and can compare B.C.’s communities based on demographics, labour force, housing and transportation statistics.

In 2013, there were 150,000 page views and significant traffic from India, China and the United States.

To add an investment opportunity to market to an international audience browse the opportunities listed on the site, visit: www.OpportunitiesBC.ca

Quotes:

Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour —

“Investors want information at their fingertips. OpportunitiesBC is a user-friendly resource to find valuable business opportunities online. It’s a go-to source for what’s happening business wise in the province and delivers on the BC Jobs Plan commitment to attract new investment, create jobs and strengthen B.C.’s economy.”

B.C. Homelife Salmon Arm Realty Commercial Realtor Jim Grieve —

“OpportunitiesBC has been an invaluable tool for me in helping generate contacts for businesses I have listed for sale.”

Quick Facts:

• Opportunities are reviewed by local economic development staff before they are published on the site.
• Communities, business owners, realtors and other stakeholders have experienced increased inquiries from international visitors and visits from investors from Iran, China and India.

Learn More at:

Opportunities BC: www.opportunitiesbc.ca

BC Jobs Plan: http://www.bcjobsplan.ca/

Media Contacts:

Media Relations
Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour
250 387-2799