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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Participants will connect with businesses that share a common goal: to enhance workforce diversity, drive innovation, and build stronger organizations. Whether your company has already supported newcomers or is just beginning the journey, this is your chance to learn, share, and grow alongside like-minded employers.

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Greater Vancouver Board of Trade is pleased to be hosting the fourth 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 2025-26

Co-Chair

Suzanne Girard

Suzanne Girard

Community Liaison
Pacific Yacht Charters

Co-Chair

Sherry Zhao

Sherry Zhao


Vice Chair

Joel Peterson

Joel Peterson

Founder and Managing Director
Arbutus Search Group

Vice Chair

Golriz Fattahi

Golriz Fattahi

Chief Executive Officer
Alacrity Canada

Immediate Past Chair

Meredith Moll

Meredith Moll 

Director, Partner and Market Development
Destination British Columbia

SCS Advisory Committee 2025-26

AJ Beaudry

AJ Beaudry

Partner, National Leader, Executive Search & Professional Recruitment
MNP

Angela Cengarle

Angela Cengarle

Principal
Ladder Up

Doug Chiu

Doug Chiu

Partner
Hammerco

Amy Fell

Amy Fell

Program Head, Corporate Training
BCIT

Guillaume Hautson

Guillaume Hautson

West Canada Manager – Vancouver
Decathlon

Chris Hobbs

Chris Hobbs

President
TTT Studios

James Kew

James Kew

Director
Kullahun Trucking Ltd.

Trevor Koot

Trevor Koot

CEO
BC Real Estate Association

Simone Lis

Simone Lis

President & CEO
Beter Business Bureau

Marcelo Mora

Marcelo Mora

Senior Advisor, Business Development
Mitcas

Melanie Ramsey

Melanie Ramsey

Chief Operating Officer
Rubicon Organics

Emma Richmond

Emma Richmond

Chair
TEC Canada

Alain Rivère

Alain Rivère

Senior Vice President
CBRE

Devon Thompson

Devon Thompson

Vice President, Business Markets
RBC

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