The province is celebrating small businesses this week.

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

害羞草研究所淣ow is the time to support those who supported us when we needed it most,害羞草研究所� Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon said in a statement.

害羞草研究所淪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.害羞草研究所�

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

害羞草研究所淏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,害羞草研究所� Kahlon said.

害羞草研究所淪o, I encourage everyone to show your support and appreciation this week, and all weeks, by supporting local businesses in your community.害羞草研究所�

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

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