In his first meeting with the Small Business Roundtable, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell challenged members to focus on export markets and expand B.C.’s trade.
He asked the roundtable to work with key sectors and regions that can take advantage of growing export markets and expand the province’s trade.
“All small businesses thrive when the economy is running on all cylinders, so I’ve asked the Small Business Roundtable to help us zero in on those key economic sectors and regions that will power our province’s future,” Bell said in a press release.
The roundtable, formed in 2005, focuses on economic development and trade opportunities and advises government on issues, strategies and potential actions to make it easier to do business in B.C.
“Small business is a huge economic driver in our province and it’s important that we consult with the leaders in the sector and continue to draw on their expertise for growing the economy,” Kevin Krueger, co-chairman of the roundtable and Kamloops-South Thompson MLA, said in the release.
“We will continue to make it easier for small business to grow and operate because over one million British Columbians support their families with paycheques they draw from small businesses.”
Jenny Wagler
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