October 20, 2011
STARTING A BUSINESS? BIZPAL CAN HELP

MISSION – Starting and running a business in Mission is easier now thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.

Why this matters:

• BizPaL is an innovative service that provides entrepreneurs with simplified access to information on the permits and licences they need to establish and run their businesses.
• This unique partnership among federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments is designed to cut through the paperwork burden and red tape that small business owners encounter.
• The BizPaL service in these 40 municipalities was developed through a partnership with local governments, the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada.
• Overall, 98 municipalities in British Columbia now offer the service.

Quote:

“Providing entrepreneurs with a one-stop-shop for licenses and permits means they can set up their businesses and help create more local jobs in much less time.”
-Abbotsford-Mission MLA Randy Hawes

“BizPal is a great tool for creating jobs and streamlining business. Minimizing the amount of time spent on paperwork means reducing costs and enabling business owners to focus on growing their businesses.”
-Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton

Additional information:

• Area business owners and entrepreneurs can access the service by visiting the provincial website at: www.bcbizpal.ca

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