Export Navigator BC

09/25/2026

Where can you find Export Navigator this fall? 📍

Our team will be getting out and about across B.C. from Vancouver and Victoria to Kitimat and Salmon Arm.

These are just some of the events on our calendar, and we’d love to connect with you along the way. If you spot us, come say hello!

Looking for more events and opportunities to help grow your business?

Browse upcoming events at exnav.co/education.

09/22/2026

Is your business ready to pursue opportunities in Canada’s defence market?

Security screening, personnel clearances and Controlled Goods requirements can affect whether a company is eligible to bid, how quickly work can begin, and what internal processes need to be in place.

In this practical webinar on September 29th, we’ll explain how these programs work, when they may apply, and what businesses should understand before pursuing defence opportunities.

Can't attend live? Register for the session and you will receive the replay following the webinar.

📅 Sept 29 at 10:00AM
🔗 exnav.co/sept29

09/17/2026

Even in a changing economy, Indigenous businesses are finding new ways to innovate, adapt and create new opportunities. To learn more, join CCIB’s Tools for Indigenous Business (TIB) team in Vancouver for an In-person Indigenous Business Networking Event, Navigating Turbulent Times: Indigenous Innovation and Resilience Across Tourism, Trade, and Technology.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
4 to 7 p.m. PT at the TELUS Garden Offices
510 W Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Hear real-world insights during dynamic seven-minute Lightning Talks featuring:

Alison Evans, Co-owner of Gulf Island Seaplanes
Anthony Wingham, Co-founder and CEO of Nuez Acres
Ryan St. Germaine, Founder and CEO of Indigenous Tech Circle

Discover how Indigenous businesses are responding to economic headwinds and finding growth opportunities. An interactive Q&A will follow the Lightning Talks.

OPEN TO EVERYONE

Help us spread the word! Share this event with your networks and invite anyone who would value an evening of Indigenous business connection, insight and inspiration.

Register today! https://www.ccib.ca/main/archive_event/2026-indigenous-business-networking-event-in-vancouver/

Sponsors:
Jelly Academy
TELUS
Fortis BC

09/17/2026

Whether your business is just starting out or fully established, Export Navigator can assist with expert guidance on how to expand your market, utilize resources and strengthen your
business.

Together, we can create the right strategy for you to access new potential customers in markets abroad and provide you with the confidence to export outside of B.C.

Find an advisor to begin your exporting journey : exportnavigator.ca

09/15/2026

Calling all Central Okanagan businesses attending Grocery Innovations Canada (GIC) 2026!

Join us for our upcoming export-focused, in-person workshop in partnership with Export Navigator to help you maximize your trade show experience. Take part in pre-trade show preparation and network with fellow delegates.

🤝 In-Person Readiness & Networking Workshop
📅 September 22, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
📍 Woodhaven Boardroom, RDCO
☕ Snacks and coffee provided

Interested in attending? Email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

09/14/2026

Voting is now open for the 2026 RISE Awards by BC Food & Beverage.

Export Navigator is proud to sponsor the Export Award, recognizing a B.C. company that is succeeding in foreign markets, expanding the province’s global footprint, and demonstrating strong export growth.

If you know a business doing exceptional work in this space, now is the time to show your support! 👇

The Rise Awards by BC Food & Beverage celebrate the people, businesses and products making a meaningful impact across BC’s food and beverage industry. 🏆

The top three finalists have been named in each category, and the final winners are selected through a public online vote. Voting is now officially OPEN! Cast your vote now ➡️ https://bcfb.ca/rise-awards-finalists

*One voting form may be submitted per valid email address every 24 hours. Voting closes on September 28th at 11:59PST.

09/14/2026

Interested in Canada’s growing defence market, but not sure where to start?

We’re partnering with 123 Defence to help B.C. businesses better understand the opportunities, requirements, and practical realities of entering this market.

In this webinar, we will explore how Canada’s defence market is structured, how government and industry procure goods and services, and the security, Controlled Goods, and cybersecurity requirements that may apply to your business.

Most importantly, we’ll help you understand what pursuing defence opportunities could require so you can make informed decisions about your next steps.

📅 Sept 17 at 10:00AM
👉 Register:

exnav.co/sept17

09/12/2026

🌱 What if growing your agri-food business didn’t mean producing more, but finding more customers?

For B.C. food, beverage, seafood, and agricultural businesses, exporting can open the door to larger customer bases, diversified revenue, and new opportunities for long-term growth.

But where do you start?

Our latest blog explores the opportunities beyond B.C. and what agri-food businesses should know before entering a new market.

🌎 Read the full article: exportnavigator.ca/blog/harvesting-opportunity/

09/11/2026

If your business is being affected by tariffs or trade disruption, we strongly recommend attending one of these sessions.

PacifiCan’s upcoming virtual information sessions on the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) are one of the most efficient ways to hear directly about the support available, understand where your business may fit, and get clarity on the next steps.

Rather than trying to navigate multiple programs and funding options independently, this is a chance to hear from government partners in one place and better understand the resources available to help your business adapt, diversify, and grow.

📅 September 14 | 1–2 PM PT
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📅 September 21 | 1–2 PM PT
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If trade pressures are affecting your business, this is a session worth prioritizing.

09/10/2026

Could your innovation have applications beyond its current market? 💡

Dual-use technologies have applications across both commercial and government or defence sectors, and many B.C. businesses may already be developing them without realizing their broader potential.

As governments and industry invest in critical infrastructure, supply chain resilience, national capability, and trusted innovation, understanding where your technology fits could open the door to new markets, strategic partnerships, diversified revenue, and sustainable growth.

Ready to explore the opportunities? Connect with an Export Advisor today at exportnavigator.ca.