SCALE-UP CENTRE FOR SMEs

The Scale-up Centre for SMEs (SCS) is an initiative of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade that aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the Greater Vancouver region. Through a series of curated events and roundtables, the SCS creates opportunities for companies to discover gaps, engage with experts, provide input on issues affecting businesses, and develop solutions that address obstacles to growth.

Business Growth Series

Business Growth Series

Featuring a variety of topics and industry experts, the events in the Business Growth Series take place monthly and provide small to medium-sized enterprise with useful resources, tools, and information needed to advance their company growth and make a positive impact on their companies and communities.

Business Distinction Awards

Business Distinction Awards

These annual awards recognize and celebrate businesses that have gone above and beyond to set themselves apart in the Greater Vancouver region. Nominations take place each spring and winners are announced at a special event in the fall.

Upcoming Events

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Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and TELUS Business invite you to a panel discussion with small business owners to hear their stories of passion, purpose and perseverance in igniting their growth.

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Greater Vancouver Board of Trade is pleased to be hosting the third annual Business Distinction Awards. These awards recognize businesses that have gone above and beyond to set themselves apart in the Greater Vancouver region

Advisory Committee

SCS Executive Committee 2024-25

Co-Chair

Meredith Moll

Meredith Moll 

Director, Partner and Market Development
Destination British Columbia

Co-Chair

Sheh Shojaee

Sheh Shojaee 

Founder and Leadership, Business & JEDIA Coach
A Brave Thought

Vice-Chair

Jeremy Hardern

Jeremy Hardern

Certified EOS Implementer
OnTrack Business Coaching Ltd.

Vice-Chair

Sherry Zhao

Sherry Zhao


SCS Advisory Committee 2024-25

MRavinder Bains

Ravinder Bains

Director, Client Services
EasyPark

Doug Chiu

Doug Chiu

Partner
Hammerco

Kate Dergousoff

Kate Dergousoff

Manager, Digital Advisory
MNP

Golriz Fattahi

Golriz Fattahi

Chief Operating Officer
Alacrity Canada

Amy Fell

Amy Fell

Program Head, Corporate Training
BCIT

Alison Fraser

Alison Fraser

Found + CEO, Kaf Consulting Group / Executive Director
IAP2 Canada

Suzanne Girard

Suzanne Girard

Community Liaison
Pacific Yacht Charters

Chris Hobbs

Chris Hobbs

President
TTT Studios

James Kew

James Kew

Director
Kullahun Trucking Ltd.

Trevor Koot

Trevor Koot

CEO
BC Real Estate Association

Jeffrey Lo

Jeffrey Lo

Director & Group Lead, Commerical Banking
Scotiabank

Kim Osborne

Kim Osborne

CEO
Chemistry Consulting Group

Joel Peterson

Joel Peterson

Founder and Managing Director
Arbutus Search Group

Emma Richmond

Emma Richmond

Chair
TEC Canada

Angela Rodenburgh

Angela Rodenburgh

Founder & CEO
Ladder Up

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