B.C. Lean for Food Processors Program
$7,000
Grant
Description:
The B.C. Lean for Food Processors Program supports specialized business skill development to enable processors to make more informed decisions, optimize operating procedures, improve production capacity, labour productivity and strengthen their business. Lean is aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of local food and beverage processing firms in the sector.
Comments on Funding:
The Ministry will provide successful applicants up to $7,000 for services from a Qualified Business Consultant. Successful applicants are required to pay $1,500 upfront to the Qualified Business Consultant.
Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. Have minimum of $100,000 in gross annual revenue for the last two years (food or beverage processing related only). Successful applicants are required to show Canada Revenue Agency proof of revenue
2. Have Minimum of one employee (no owner operated businesses)
3. A food or beverage processing company in B.C. with 50% or more of the direct cost of producing the product in its final form (i.e. the sum of raw materials, direct labour, variable processing, and packaging) originating in B.C.
4. have a head office or be registered to do business in B.C.
5. Is not a previous participant in the B.C. Lean Program
Application Steps:
Applicants must select a qualified business consultant and work with them to complete an application, including a project proposal, which is to be submitted by the consultant by email.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit a project proposal.
Other Things to Note:
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