Small businesses are the backbone of Greater Victoria’s economic strength, with over three quarter of the region’s companies having fewer than five employees. To help ensure these small businesses have the support they need to grow and remain healthy, Business Victoria has developed a variety of business resources and entrepreneurial training.

A non-profit organization supported, in whole or in part, by agreements with Canada - British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement for programs such as the WorkSource Wage Subsidy Program and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada for the EntreActive Program; and in cooperation with Western Economic Diversification (WD); Small Business BC; Canadian Youth Business Foundation; Ministry of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development and several project partnerships with the private sector, including Coast Capital Savings Credit Union.

Business Victoria provides one-stop shop for business assistance to the local community.