Business Resources

Whatever stage your business is at, there may be resources to support you:

Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce: this is your local resource for one-to-one business support.
Find it in Golden: all local businesses can list their business for free in Golden’s online business directory.
Basin Business Advisors: BBA support small- and medium-sized businesses in the Basin by providing free, one-to-one, confidential business counselling and assessment services, and by arranging and cost-sharing specialized consulting services.
Community Futures East Kootenay: CFEK’s helps create sustainable communities by promoting local, community-based economic development through a suite of services, including commercial lending and skills training.
We-BC: We-BC supports women business owners in BC. It provides a range of business support services and funding options to help you start, develop, lead or sell your small business.
BC Venture Acceleration Program: This program encourages a disciplined approach to growing a technology company. The Venture Acceleration Program will help you define a business model for sustained growth and profitability.
Export Navigator: Export Navigator help BC Businesses diversify and grow by guiding them through the export process. This is a free service the BC businesses.
BC Business Network: The B.C. Business Network is a directory of BC suppliers and exporters interested in new business opportunities that can help you make international connections.

Presentation and Additional Resources from the BC Economic Development Association (November 2025)