Business Resources

It is important to conduct a formal planning process and compile the results in a business plan. The business plan becomes a valuable tool that will greatly improve a company's chance of success. A formal plan should be written in the beginning stages of the company, but should also be reviewed, revised, and updated yearly. An ongoing plan will assist business owners in identifying the future direction of the operations.

This section presents information sources that can be used to develop a business plan.

2010 Commerce Centre

The 2010 Commerce Centre, an initiative of the BC 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Secretariat, has been created to help inform, educate and connect businesses to the opportunities of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and to create long lasting economic benefits for the Province of British Columbia.

http://www.2010commercecentre.com/

Agri-Food Futures Fund

The Agri-Food Futures Fund (“AFFF” or “Futures Fund”) is a joint federal / provincial initiative within the Canada – British Columbia Framework Agreement on Agricultural Risk Management.

http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/indcomp/afff.htm

Branding Canada

This initiative is designed to help take Canada's strong international image and leverage it to increase the sales and profile of Canadian food and agriculture products. The Canada brand can be used on products that were originally grown or harvested in Canada, or products produced elsewhere using Canadian input.

http://www.marquecanadabrand.agr.gc.ca/intro/index-eng.htm

British Columbia Food Processor’s Reference Manual

This manual is intended to help both experienced and inexperienced British Columbia food processors by providing basic strategies to set up and maintain your business in British Columbia.

This manual provides contact information which helps make government agencies, other institutions, and companies involved in the food industry easily accessible. There is an appendix at the end of the document that lists support services and contact information.

BCFPA - Reference Manual

Business Development Bank of Canada

BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada) provides Canadian businesses with flexible financing, venture capital and affordable consulting services. We work with entrepreneurs in all industries, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), through all economic cycles and help businesses in their development projects, both local and global.

http://www.bdc.ca/splash.htm

Business in Vancouver

Vancouver and area businesses.

http://www.biv.com/

Buy BC

Joint initiative of the provincial government and industry to increase consumer awareness of BC products and to help consumers identify these products in the store. There is a user fee, and list of qualifications, in order to use the logo.

http://www.bcac.bc.ca/buybc/

Canada Business

Services for Entrepreneurs.

http://bsc-sec.ca/gol/cbec/site.nsf

Canadian Commercial Corporation

http://www.ccc.ca/index.html

Canadian Grocer

Articles dealing with the food distribution industry in Canada including trends and news in food retailing, and provides exclusive food.

http://www.bizlink.com/cangrocer.htm

Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association

http://www.cvca.ca/

Capital Formation Assistance Program for Renewable Fuels

A $200 million program to provide producers with incentives for participation in new renewable fuels production capacity.

http://www.agr.gc.ca/cb/index_e.php?s1=n&s2=2006&page=n61220

Development Funds & Business Resources for Science & Technology, BC Innovation Council

The British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) is the lead organization charged with driving the commercialization of innovation in British Columbia. BCIC is focused on accelerating the growth of our science and technology communities and competitively positioning British Columbia in the global science and technology economy in order to provide significant employment opportunities and a high standard of living for British Columbians.

BCIC is a Crown agency of the Province of British Columbia.

http://www.bcic.ca/

Enterprise Infrastructure Traceability (EIF) Program

EIF program provides funding up to $20,000 to assist primary and secondary operations in the BC agri-food sector to purchase and install traceability infrastructure/systems in their operations. Funds are available after April 1, 2010.

ARDCORP
Ministry of Agriculture & Lands

Exporting to the United States

Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2005

http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/105/165/

Farm Credit Canada Investment Agriculture Foundation

http://www.fcc-fac.ca/

Food In Canada

Articles regarding Canada's food & beverage industry.

http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/foodincanada/

Food Innovation Centre of BC

The Food Innovation Centre of BC (FICBC) assists companies - large or small - at all stages of the product development cycle, whether you're an established business with a specialized need, or a new company with a great idea but limited experience or resources.

If you're seeking a small but critical piece of research, or even the development of a complete prototype, we will work to connect you to the resources that can help you reach your goals and bring your new product to market.

http://www.foodinnovationcentre.ca
Phone: 1 855 FOODCTR (366 3287)

Food Marketing Institute (FMI)

Located in Washington, DC The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) conducts programs in research, edu-cation, industry relations and public affairs.

http://www.fmi.org/

Food Processing Development Centre

A modern, fully equipped pilot plant and product development laboratory facility. It's staffed with experienced food scientists, engineers and technologists.

http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/fpdc5012

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