Resources August 2026 Community Futures Central Okanagan Small business loans up to $150,000, a Self-Employment Program and workshops across the Central Okanagan.
Resources August 2026 Futurpreneur Start-up loans up to $75,000 with BDC, plus up to two years of mentoring, for founders aged 18 to 39.
Resources August 2026 Greater Westside Board of Trade The chamber of commerce for West Kelowna, Peachland and Summerland: networking, a member directory and advocacy.
Resources August 2026 BC Registries and Online Services Name requests, sole proprietorship and partnership registration, incorporation and BC business searches.
Resources August 2026 City of West Kelowna: Business Licences Every business in the city needs a business licence. New applications are made in person at City Hall.
Resources August 2026 City of West Kelowna: Planning and Development Development permits, variances, rezoning and subdivision. A pre-application meeting with a planner comes first.
Resources August 2026 City of West Kelowna: Building Permits Building permits and inspections for construction and renovation projects in the city.
Resources August 2026 BDC, Kelowna Business Centre Loans for working capital, equipment and commercial real estate, plus advisory services for entrepreneurs.
Resources August 2026 WeBC Loans up to $150,000, advising, mentoring and training for women business owners in BC. Head office in Kelowna.
Resources August 2026 PacifiCan The federal economic development agency for BC, with funding for businesses and not-for-profits.