For the third consecutive year, the City of Langley is being recognized for its ongoing efforts to establish a business-friendly community.
The City was presented with the Open for Business award by the B.C. Small Business Roundtable in a ceremony at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) 112th annual convention last week (Sept. 22).
The Open for Business Awards recognize innovative local policies, projects and programs that foster growth and success for small businesses in municipalities and First Nations communities.
This year’s focus was on small business outreach initiatives.
Submissions for the award were received from all eight B.C. economic regions, and the City of Langley was among a group of award winners, which also included the city of Abbotsford, the city of Surrey, the town of Sidney and Tsawwassen First Nations.
Award evaluations were based on local measures that make it easier to do business, such as enhancing small-business competitiveness, recognizing the contributions of small businesses to the community, and promoting the principles of the B.C. Small Business Accord.
As an incentive to promote an open-for-business culture, the provincial government is also providing $10,000 to each winning community to fund a local, small-business friendly program.