Small Business Information Session for Immigrants, Refugees and Newcomers

You’re Invited: Small Business Information Session for Immigrants, Newcomers and Refugees

The City of Victoria is excited to welcome you for another Small Business Information Session. Hosted by the City’s Business Hub, this event is for newcomers, immigrants and refugees operating or looking to open a small business in the City of Victoria.

At this session, you will learn about resources available through the City’s Business Hub and several regional organizations that can connect you with great business information, resources and settlement support.

Whether you're at the idea stage, ready to launch or just looking for some advice, this session will connect you with the tools you need to get your business to the next level.

The morning will start with a welcome from City Economic Development staff, followed by a brief presentation session from event partners. You can then visit information booths to network, ask questions and gather information to learn about all the resources to support you in realizing success within your business or start up.

Victoria City Hall is a scent-free zone. The presence of perfumes and other scented products may affect a person’s comfort, and for some people, scented products may present a health hazard. Please be considerate to others and avoid the use of scented products wherever possible.

There is no charge for this event but pre-registration is recommended.

When: Wednesday, June 26 from 9-11 a.m.

Where: City Hall, Antechamber, 1 Centennial Square

Note: If you or your registered group are unable to attend, we ask that you please cancel your registration(s) so others have the opportunity to attend the session. Please cancel your order through Eventbrite.

Participating Partners:

• Canada Revenue Agency
• Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
• Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria
• Ministry of Finance
• Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
• Procurement Assistance Canada
• Small Business BC
• Vancity
• Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees
• Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society
• WeBC

The Business Hub's five main functions are to:

Streamline and demystify business processes at City Hall

Make it easier to do business in Victoria

Advise on how to reduce unnecessary red tape

Connect entrepreneurs with the resources they need

Accelerate the development of a vibrant downtown
For more information, visit: victoria.ca/BizHub

Host or Publisher City of Victoria