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
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
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

Tue | Sep. 23 2025
Mentorship Matters: Unlocking the Potential of Newcomers
Thu | Oct. 30 2025
2025 Business Distinction AwardsAdvisory Committee
SCS Executive Committee 2025-26
Immediate Past Chair

Meredith Moll
Director, Partner and Market Development
Destination British Columbia
SCS Advisory Committee 2025-26

AJ Beaudry
Partner, National Leader, Executive Search & Professional Recruitment
MNP

Angela Cengarle
Principal
Ladder Up

Doug Chiu
Partner
Hammerco

Amy Fell
Program Head, Corporate Training
BCIT

Guillaume Hautson
West Canada Manager – Vancouver
Decathlon

Chris Hobbs
President
TTT Studios

James Kew
Director
Kullahun Trucking Ltd.

Trevor Koot
CEO
BC Real Estate Association

Simone Lis
President & CEO
Beter Business Bureau

Marcelo Mora
Senior Advisor, Business Development
Mitcas

Melanie Ramsey
Chief Operating Officer
Rubicon Organics

Emma Richmond
Chair
TEC Canada

Alain Rivère
Senior Vice President
CBRE

Devon Thompson
Vice President, Business Markets
RBC
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