The province is celebrating small businesses this week.

Small Business Week in B.C. started Monday (Oct. 16) and wraps up Friday.

B次元官网网址淣ow is the time to support those who supported us when we needed it most,B次元官网网址� Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon said in a statement.

B次元官网网址淪upporting our local small businesses not only helps these businesses, but also keeps dollars in the community as we build on our strong economic recovery. The past few years have been anything but normal, and small businesses have felt the impact as they navigate the effects of the pandemic, extreme weather, global labour shortages and economic uncertainty.B次元官网网址�

B.C. has seen the highest increase of small business jobs in Canada since 2017, including 4.9-per-cent growth in 2021.

B次元官网网址淏y continuing to invest in people and acting on the missions laid out in the economic plan, we are creating a stronger, more inclusive workforce, and positioning B.C. as a leader in the global market,B次元官网网址� Kahlon said.

B次元官网网址淪o, I encourage everyone to show your support and appreciation this week, and all weeks, by supporting local businesses in your community.B次元官网网址�

There are more than 510,000 small businesses in the province, the government saod.

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