The program is a vehicle for implementing solutions and long-term strategies to help businesses stay and grow in the community. BusinessCARE creates a support network and builds cooperation between government, economic development agencies, and businesses. In addition, BusinessCARE lobby s on behalf of businesses to solve local problems. Existing businesses generate between 60 percent and 80 percent of new employment. By creating a supportive environment for existing businesses, the BusinessCARE program can help attract new businesses.
Businesses participate in an interview survey to identify their issues and challenges.
The survey focuses only on areas where the community has direct control and can affect change. BusinessCARE responds to short term business issues and develops long term strategies. BC Hydro s Role BC Hydro is part of the BusinessCARE team and provides guidance, training and support. While implementing the program, BC Hydro provides the resource person who meets with the Leadership Team and Response Team. The Benefits of BusinessCARE BusinessCARE helps to retain jobs and create new employment in the region.