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Program Description:
Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Building Opportunities with Business (BOB) is a non-profit organization with the goal to support local business development and increase job opportunities for inner-city residents. BOB is working toward: Revitalization Without Displacement.
BOB’s Purpose
To support a development model for Vancouver’s inner-city that is inclusive of existing residents and businesses. BOB is committed to improving the business climate by:
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Strengthening the inner-city’s community capacity;
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Identifying and building on untapped business opportunities in the inner-city;
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Improving employment opportunities for inner-city residents; and
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Increasing investment and visitors to the downtown eastside.
BOB’s Programs
BOB is a connector, a resource and a facilitator.
BOB offers a number of programs and services. Each of these programs is inter-connected and inter-dependant. Success in one program area will lead to success in another.
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Investment Identification: to increase the competitiveness and growth of inner-city businesses by applying business clustering strategies, creating networks and strategic partnerships and providing information and research to support investment in this important community.
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Business Development: to strengthen the capacity of inner-city businesses through the provision of information and advice on business issues, increased awareness and access to resources, and the facilitation of partnerships and cooperative agreements.
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Employment Programs: to increase employment opportunities for inner-city residents including inner-city workforce development, employment readiness, skill development training, job postings, and job retention and support.
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