Smithers
Find Additional Resources
Using this site is a great start, but your journey should not end here. There’s a lot of other resources that can help your business start, grow and prosper and we encourage you to draw on their expertise. Provided below are the details of some of these organizations, including us!
Northwest Community College
Northwest Community College (NWCC) is an accredited post-secondary institution that serves the rich and diverse communities including Smithers and area. Learn more
WorkBC Smithers/Houston
Offers a range of specialized experience and expertise in helping job seekers and employers in the community. Learn more
Smithers Chamber of Commerce
The Smithers Chamber of Commerce is working hard to make Smithers a great place to do business. Learn more
British Columbia Innovation Council
BC Innovation Council (BCIC) encourages the development and application of advanced or innovative technologies to meet the needs of industry in BC Learn more
Trade and Invest British Columbia
Trade and Invest B.C. works with international enterprises to help them build strong links to the resources, skills and businesses that make British Columbia an attractive place to work and invest. Learn more
Startup Smithers
We are a grassroots driven movement bringing together founders who are passionate about collaboration, innovation & business. Startup communities are open and inclusive and comprised of entrepreneurs, designers, inventors and creatives. Learn more
Community Futures Nadina
Helping business grow by providing small business loans, expert advice and a wide range of tools and resources in Smithers and neighbouring communities Learn more
Northern Development Initiative Trust
Northern Development offers a range of funding programs suited to a diverse set of economic development priorities in central and northern British Columbia. Learn more
Futurpreneur
The only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. Learn more
BDC
Canada’s business development bank is the only financial institution dedicated exclusively to entrepreneurs. Learn more
InvestLocalBC.ca
InvestLocalBC.ca is an initiative of Community Futures Stuart Nechako for non-profits, the arts communities and business startups located in BC to create online forums to fund, support and evolve their initiatives and projects in our communities. InvestLocalBC.ca accelerates creative ideas into reality by providing an online platform to seek financial investment and collaboration. Learn more