Certification: Gold Certified

Cowork Chilliwack

Cowork Chilliwack is a shared space designed for freelancers, small startups, and students seeking a collaborative environment. It offers flexible workspaces, private offices, and media production studios.

Autism Community Training

ACT is committed to empowering communities, fostering inclusivity, and advocating for a society that embraces neurodiversity. They specialize in evidence-based training, research, and resources to support neurodivergent individuals.

First Credit Union – Union Bay

First Credit Union is British Columbia’s oldest credit union, founded in 1939 in Powell River. With branches across coastal communities, it offers full-service banking while reinvesting 10% of profits back into local initiatives.

French Press Coffee Roasters

French Press is a coffee roaster based on Vancouver Island that focuses on sourcing and roasting specialty coffee. They serve their coffee in Qualicum Beach and Parksville, and they also supply and support their wholesale customers.

Kekuli Café – Kelowna

Enjoy a taste of local, fresh Indigenous cuisine at Kekuli Café. Their commitment to preserving and celebrating Indigenous culture shines through each dish and each interaction with their fantastic staff, creating a unique culinary experience.

Eagle Eye Adventures

Since 2000, Eagle Eye Adventures has evolved into one of British Columbia’s leading wildlife tour operators. As the world’s first certified responsible whale watching company and a carbon-neutral eco-tour operator, they offer unforgettable experiences that respect and preserve the marine ecosystems in which they operate.

Bear Essential Oils

Bear Essential Oils is an Indigenous wellness brand that honors cultural knowledge, community spirit and self-care. Proudly offering 100% pure, organic, ethically sourced and wildcrafted essential oils.

Jam Factory Co-working Space

The Jam Factory offers an affordable coworking space situated in a beautiful and historic building in downtown Nelson, BC. This space is home to a diverse community of professionals, entrepreneurs, designers, students, and creative individuals. It serves as an ideal alternative for those who are weary of working from home… Read more

Nelson Museum

Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery is a cultural hub that offers integrative art and regional history programs to promote the appreciation and understanding of both history and art, while fostering a collaborative community.

Community Futures Central Kootenay

Community Futures Central Kootenay is committed to advancing a vibrant, diverse and sustainable Kootenay economy.  Working to retain its local businesses and create opportunities for them to start up and expand.