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02/10/2023

Thank you for following the BC Marketplace over the last few years. We first started the BC Marketplace to help businesses put themselves in the digital shop window during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The BC Marketplace will now be folded into Small Business BC's main communications channels. Don't worry - your listings aren't going anywhere. You can still update your business information and your profile will remain live and searchable.

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The BC Marketplace social media channels will also be retired and all future updates will be sent out through the SBBC newsletter, but you'll find plenty of information and support on the SBBC channels.

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11/25/2022

Shopping local should always be inclusive of entrepreneurs who belong to equity-deserving groups. The BC Marketplace supports diversity in all its forms – so, to increase visibility of these talented small business owners, we’ve added a new section on our website showcasing equity-owned businesses across the province.

It’s impossible to represent BC’s diverse small business community in a single post, but here are just a few of the amazing equity-owned businesses you can find on the BC Marketplace!

1️⃣ PHRSH threads
PHRSH is an all inclusive q***r clothing brand located in Vancouver, BC. It is focused on creating quality streetwear goods. The next time you’re celebrating pride, or just want to make self-expression fun, check out PHRSH threads for all your clothing and accessory needs!

2️⃣ Thrive Movement Studio
Thrive Movement Studio is a positive and supportive fitness community. They welcome all ages and everyBODY to their fitness studios. Whether you’re looking for personal training, fitness classes, or small group training programs, Thrive has it all.

3️⃣ Ay Lelum-The Good House of Design
Ay Lelum is a second generation Coast Salish Design House from Nanaimo, BC. The brand is spearheaded by two sisters who design and produce clothing featuring their Traditional Coast Salish family artwork. They also host events, do workshops, and put on fashion shows!

4️⃣ Smithereens Mushroom
Smithereens Mushroom is a gourmet and medicinal mushroom farm boutique and food processor. They grow a wide variety of wood-loving mushrooms such as Lion’s Mane, Chestnut, and Oysters, that are processed and manufactured on-site.

5️⃣ The Real Patty Co.
The Real Patty Co. makes one-of-a-kind Jamaican patties and are obsessed with setting the standard to the highest level for your Jamaican patty experience. They believe food connects us as humans and that an inclusive mindset can be achieved through delicious, feel-good food made and served with smiles.

11/10/2022

Bundle up, it’s officially sweater weather! Looking for cold weather-friendly activities to pass the long nights and chilly days? The BC Marketplace has a wide range of businesses that can help you beat the winter blues. Cozy up your home by shopping candles and blankets, or pick up a new hobby – the options are endless.

Get inspired with our BC Marketplace picks for staying cozy this winter, wherever you are.

1️⃣ Tin & Feather Mercantile
Having a cozy space to return to after a long day is one of the greatest pleasures you can create for yourself. Tin & Feather Mercantile is a pop-up mobile boutique that offers vintage-inspired pieces, warm textiles, and lush scents for the wintertime. Check them out for unique interior design ideas!

2️⃣ Dancing Bear Inn
Dancing Bear Inn is your home away from home, and your gateway to the Kootenay experience. This friendly hostel is popular with backcountry explorers, travellers and adventurers alike for its warm and welcoming environment.

3️⃣ Milk & Honey candle co.
Candles are key to making a space feel nice and cozy. Milk & Honey Candle Co has a great selection of winter scents that will transport you to another place. Whether it’s a snowy forest, surrounded by pine trees and nature, or grandma’s kitchen during a baking session, Milk & Honey has a candle for every scenario.

4️⃣ Kingfisher Used Books & Fine Coffee
Kingfisher Quality Used books is a cozy little shop nestled in the mountainous region of southern British Columbia. To the locals, it’s a spot to catch up with friends, hunt down their favourite books and enjoy a well made coffee. Sounds like the perfect winter day!

5️⃣ Big Pear
Games are a staple for any cozy day in. If you’ve been looking to get into fantasy role-playing games, Big Pear specializes in providing top-tier game experiences for players of all levels. They offer virtual and in-person sessions for anyone wanting to learn, and even for corporate team-building.

11/09/2022

Has the BC Marketplace helped you discover new shops or gain exposure to more customers? Share your feedback with us!

The BC Marketplace connects BC businesses to customers who love to shop local. With more than 4,000 businesses participating across the province, we're looking to make this an even better place to find, explore and shop your favourite businesses.

Take a few minutes today to let us know what's working, what isn't, and how you'd like to improve the BC Marketplace experience.

Complete the survey here: sbbc.co/bcmarketplacesurvey

10/28/2022

Boo! If you felt Halloween snuck up on you this year, don't panic. Check out some of these BC Marketplace businesses that can help you throw together a killer Halloween bash on a tight schedule. They’re sure to provide plenty of treats (or tricks, depending on what you’re after)!

Whether you’re participating in a scary movie marathon or a costume party this year, shop the BC Marketplace to bring your ideal Halloween night to life.

1️⃣ MisMacK Clean Cosmetics
Cosmetics are a huge part of Halloween. Don’t have time to whip up a creative costume? Opt for a ghoulish makeup look! It will transform your appearance to impress even the most well-costumed Halloween partygoers. Check out MisMacK to book your Halloween makeup now.

2️⃣ Wishes the Party Store
Wishes the Party Store is an online boutique that offers a carefully curated selection of modern, on-trend party supplies and party decorations to help you celebrate those important moments. Outdo your neighbours’ Halloween parties with Wishes' vast collections of seasonal decorations and other celebration essentials.

3️⃣ Minus Boutique
Minus Cake specializes in elegant and decadent cakes that combine the best of traditional French techniques with the exotic flavours of Asian ingredients. Cakes from Minus are sure to be delightful and entertaining in both sight and taste. Their Halloween-themed cakes look almost too spooky to eat!

4️⃣ Cass's Kitchen LTD
Indulge your sweet tooth with Cass’s Kitchen, based in Charlie Lake. Their assortment of cakes, candy, and chocolates will be a crowd pleaser for any Halloween gathering.

5️⃣ Logan Lake Video and Books
When was the last time you rented a movie? Enjoy a nostalgic trip to Logan Lake Video and Books to pick up a scary movie for Halloween viewing. They offer over 4000 titles to choose from, and even sell their own gourmet popcorn and fudge.

10/17/2022

Businesses should strive towards accessibility in every form. That could look like minimizing barriers in physical and online spaces or in hiring processes. Twenty percent of British Columbians identify as living with a disability, but not all these disabilities are visible. What they all have in common is their under-employment compared to those without disabilities.

Here are some of the companies featured on our new landing page for businesses owned by entrepreneurs with disabilities. Support them here: https://marketplacebc.ca/disability-owned/

1️⃣ Adele Maskwa-iskwew Arseneau, Artist
Adele Maskwa-iskwew Arseneau is a disabled Nehiyaw (Cree) Métis artist who utilizes her art to educate people about Indigenous life, issues, and culture. She creates one-of-a-kind beaded accessories, custom cedar wood carvings, hand-tanned painted drums and limited edition giclee art cards/prints.

2️⃣ Beast 2 Beauty Bar
Brittney Jack is the founder of Beast 2 Beauty Bar, a spa that covers everything health and wellness. They offer facial treatments, massage therapy, and more. Brittney completed her studies in esthetics and nails, along with advanced education in foot care and specialized skincare for diabetic and geriatric clientele.

3️⃣ The Bear and the Bees Foraged Artistry
The Bear and the Bees Foraged Artistry is a small business run by disabled q***r artists who handcraft a variety of items. From keychains to customized clothing, they do it all. Check out their Instagram to keep up with new releases!

4️⃣ Eliana Fragrance
Eliana Fragrance is an artisan candle company located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded by Laetitia Mfamobani, AKA The Candle Queen, she uses her talents and amazing sense of smell to make quality candles.

5️⃣ Accessible Places
Accessible Place’s mission is to help seniors and people with disabilities to have a safe and accessible place to live. Their services include assessing homes and making recommendations to make your living space feel like home.

10/06/2022

The BC Marketplace is home to many creative entrepreneurs. Today, we’re highlighting some of the graphic designers, illustrators, and photographers across BC that are doing exceptional work. If you’re looking to polish your visual brand, you’ll be in good hands with these local businesses.

Sit back, relax, and let these experts bring your artistic vision to life!

1️⃣ Frank Luca Creative

Frank is an Okanagan-based photographer and graphic designer. He draws inspiration from ordinary and unassuming pieces, emotional connection, and ambient light. His design practices combine postmodern influences with minimalism. Check out his work to learn more about the projects he’s done!

2️⃣ Benjamin Smith Design

When building your brand, it’s important to know the “why” behind what you do. Benjamin helps you uncover this, making your brand shine bright. A multi-disciplined designer, photographer, and art director, he is passionate about creating rich visual worlds for businesses and brands.

3️⃣ Cyan Bold Design

Take a bolder stance in design. Whether you’re looking for a logo refresh, a full re-evaluation of your identity, or a new design concept, Cyan Bold Design is here to help. From logo and branding design to marketing materials and graphic standards manuals, Cyan Bold Design can do it all.

4️⃣ Yadira Stubbs

Yadira Stubbs is a graphic design and marketing company that specializes in corporate branding, web development, and marketing. A key part of their design process is establishing strong business relationships to better understand their client’s brand and goals, helping them stand out in competitive markets.

5️⃣ Pencil & Paper Inc.

Pencil & Paper is a specialist user experience design firm for complex industries
(FinTech, Biotech, Enterprise Software & Startups). Their design process is centered around collaboration with users, developers, business stakeholders & SMEs. They create high fidelity designs which balance utility, delight, and feasibility.

09/22/2022

Whether you’re ready for fall or sad to see summer go, there’s nothing like ushering in this new season than by taking advantage of early fall weather. We suggest indulging in a delicious bite at a local food truck, and soaking in the last remains of summer outdoors!

Here are a few food truck businesses in BC that offer a wide range of nourishing meals and more. Discover your next favourite food truck spot on the BC Marketplace today.

1️⃣ Saltyslobster

Though based in Vancouver, Salty’s Lobster Shack’s specialty lies in bringing a taste of Halifax to the West Coast! If lobster rolls are your thing, be sure to go check them out. You can also book them for office lunches, weddings, and other events.

2️⃣ Tsilhqot'in/Chilcotin Products

Craving the wholesome goodness of farm to plate street food? Tsilqot’in BBQ is the place to go! Known not only for their homemade craft BBQ products, they’re also committed to providing a local food experience using livestock from their farm.

3️⃣ Yummy Truck

Yummy Truck is a community-based food truck that serves on-foot Victorians, offices, homes, and events. They cater for 5 to 100 people with fresh and nutritious meals from Mediterranean, Asian and East African cuisines.

4️⃣ Food Truck Queen

For the foodie entrepreneurs out there, Food Truck Queen is a company that helps with food truck sales, purchases, and business consulting. They’re a great resource for those looking to start in the industry.

5️⃣ The Wandering Root

The Wandering Root is a food truck based in Revelstoke, B.C, and being a mobile unit, it also has plans to meander through B.C.for festivals and events. They specialize in loaded potatoes with an international flair, and other comfort food that switches up on a seasonal basis.

09/14/2022

In today’s hectic world, it’s sometimes hard to remember to just breathe. Slow living is a lifestyle that reminds us to live in the present moment, and appreciate the little things. The acronym SLOW encompasses the meaning of the movement: ‘S’ for sustainable, ‘L’ for locally produced, ‘O’ for organic, and ‘W’ for wholeness. As an online hub for thousands of local businesses across BC, we put the 'L' in SLOW.

Getting started on your slow living journey? Take a look on the BC Marketplace to find products and services that are more your speed.

1️⃣ Black Bean Cafe
Black Bean Cafe in Gibsons is a local favourite – other than being the go-to hangout spot for residents, it’s also a popular stop for the weary traveller. Their coffee is roasted locally, and can be enjoyed either on their patio or within the cafe’s cozy interior!

2️⃣ BioBio Vacation Rentals
What better way to unwind than by vacationing on an organic farm in beautiful Nelson, BC? BioBio Vacation Homes offers 3 accommodation options on their organic farm: a 2 bedroom guest house, a 1 bedroom suite and a cozy Airstream.

3️⃣ Vancouver Island's Own
A big part of slow living is being mindful of our consumption habits. Vancouver Island’s Own is a gourmet, organic, vegan trail mix & granola company based out of Victoria, BC. Their commitment to sustainability and conscious creation makes these snacks even tastier!

4️⃣ Yoga by the Sea
Yoga By The Sea is the largest and most established yoga and wellness centre on the Sunshine Coast. It’s a welcoming, respectful and inspiring community for all people, all bodies and all ages. They offer a wide range of classes, including yoga, meditation, pilates, and more.

5️⃣ Soul Stones
Soul Stones is the perfect business to help you get back in touch with your spiritual side! They are a mother-daughter duo who offer Crystal-Reiki healing sessions, intuitive consults, along with teaching several spiritually based workshops.

09/07/2022

You’re never too young to start a successful business! The entrepreneurial spirit of young Canadians shouldn’t go unnoticed, as an increasing number of youth are starting their own businesses across BC. Discover some innovative young entrepreneurs who keep their finger on the pulse of all things trendy and ‘grammable’ on the BC Marketplace.

Show these businesses your support by browsing and shopping our new Youth-owned business page: https://marketplacebc.ca/youth-owned/

1️⃣ Souffle Studio
Established in July 2020, Soufflé Studio is a small-batch jewelry brand inspired by strong and empowering women. Every piece is sustainably slowmade by Jaycika Gill in her Vancouver studio with the core intention to make you confident in looking and feeling your best.

2️⃣ Ridley Film
Ridley Film is a video and photo production company focussed on producing highly impactful creative content at the junction of culture, storytelling, and technology. Within this age of disposable content that values quantity over quality, they believe a well-crafted and consistent brand story is only becoming more necessary.

3️⃣ LEMONJARZ
LEMONJARZ is a creative take to encourage us to drink more water each day. From a refreshing glass of lemon water to a cozy cup of lemon tea, these glamorous lemons add pizzazz to an otherwise plain and boring drink. LEMONJARZ sells dehydrated citrus slices that can spruce up your water, or act as a gorgeous garnish for cocktails.

4️⃣ Atonita Draws
Based in Fort St. John, Atonita Draws is a youth freelance artist helping others express their creative vision. Antonita’s versatility is evident through her ability to use a variety of mediums that best fit the artistic goal of clients, whether that be label design, portrait painting, social media content, or something beyond your wildest dreams!

5️⃣ Wisp & Willow
Founded by 3 sisters, Wisp & Willow incorporates their shared love of jewelry to curate pieces that best showcase their wearers’ unique personalities. At W&W, their vision is to provide timeless and classic jewelry pieces that emanate the many facets of the modern woman – femininity, sensuality, playfulness, and charm.

08/17/2022

Got $20 in your pocket? Check out your local thrift store! Thrifting is quickly gaining popularity across all age groups, and for good reason – it’s sustainable, affordable, and fun. In honour of National Thrift Shop Day, we’re highlighting some thrift and consignment stores on the BC Marketplace.

It's possible to thrift almost anything - between the range of eclectic furniture and rare vintage pieces, you likely won’t be going home empty handed after visiting these stores!

1️⃣ Hope for Children Thrift Store
This thrift store located in Langley is full of good finds. Their stock includes quality used clothing as well as household foods. As a not-for-profit, they’re also raising funds for orphanages in Mexico and the BC Children’s Hospital.

2️⃣ Positive Apparel Thrift Store
Positive Apparel is dedicated to keeping our planet green and our carbon footprint small. Based in Nelson, this locally-owned family business is a community favourite for their vast selection and low prices.

3️⃣ West & Co. Consignment Boutique
West & Co. is a consignment store in Cumberland that is synonymous with quality curated consignment in the Comox Valley. Located in the heart of downtown Cumberland, West & Co. has gained a following among savvy fashion collectors locally and Island-wide since it opened its doors in 2010.

4️⃣ Bargain Barn
The Bargain Barn is operated by the Pender Harbour & District Health Centre Auxiliary Society as a charitable organization, and is run entirely by volunteers. All profits are used to support health care in Pender Harbour via their community owned health centre and student bursaries.

5️⃣ Twisted - Womens New and Consignment Clothing
Twisted Consignment offers a wide variety of new and quality consignment clothing for women on the Sunshine Coast. It’s known for their friendly service and laid back environment where shoppers can peruse shoes, clothes, and jewelry at ease.

08/10/2022

Newcomers to Canada play a significant role in BC’s economy – did you know over 11% of immigrants in Canada own a small business? Immigrant-owned businesses make our neighbourhoods a mosaic of vibrant cultures. Take a moment to reflect on the vast diversity of goods and services we enjoy here in BC!

Starting a business in a new country can be intimidating. The BC Marketplace supports Canadian newcomer-owned businesses by promoting these entrepreneurs to a province-wide audience. Below are just a few of the businesses on our page dedicated to newcomer-owned businesses – discover more at https://marketplacebc.ca/newcomer-owned/

1️⃣ Josepht-조셉트
Josepht Shoe Artisan in Revelstoke sells men’s leather footwear designed to outlast trends. They are especially committed to guaranteeing quality along with affordable prices. Try on a pair for size – Josepht shoes may become a new staple in your closet!

2️⃣ Kristina Wushke Scarves
When Kristina Wushke first moved to Vancouver, she felt inspired by the local nature and vibe of the city. This led to her designing scarves that gives wearers the freedom of self-expression – the same feeling she found living in the West Coast. Made with high end silks, cashmeres, and wools, her beautiful scarves will have you feeling your most confident.

3️⃣ The Messy Meerkat
Born in South Africa, Lucia Steeg moved to Canada in 2020 and decided to pursue her passion and launch her art business. Messy Meerkat Studios was officially “born” in 2021. Her art is influenced by surrealism and mixed media – shop her unique resin and Jesmonite home ware pieces.

4️⃣ Smithereens Mushroom
Marie-Eve Arseneault and Alexis Galus, well known for their culinary expertise, are passionate about mushrooms. Marie-Eve is a trained sommelier, and Alexis is a French chef with over 25 years of experience in gastronomy. Visit them for all your mushroom needs – they offer dried mushroom and spice packages, mushroom jerky, and much more.

5️⃣ The Hexagon
The Hexagon is the dream-turned-reality of Sara Honorato, a Brazilian immigrant who arrived in Canada in 2017. She had always wanted to give life to the beautiful gemstones she grew up with in Brazil. Her Vancouver-based brand and line of jewelry is as unique as the gems themselves!

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