Building Opportunities with Business

I'm interested in participating as a:

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Company Name *

Type of Business *

First Name * Last Name *

Email Address * Title *

Website

address

Address *

City * Province *

Postal Code *

Phone * - - Fax - -

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company profile

* Year Company Established

* Number of Employees
(fulltime equivalent)

* Products & Services
Please provide a brief statement that describes the primary products/services you offer. This statement will appear in the directory below your company name and will help identify you to buyers. Example: “Design and Manufacture of HVAC Systems”

* Sustainability Practices and Community
Please provide a brief statement describing your corporate socially and ecologically responsible practices.

The central purpose of the SPP is to incorporate social value into existing business-to-business purchasing and supplier relationships. This step seeks to take into consideration the initiatives your business has undertaken or plans to undertake in the future to practice social responsibility. Please select all that apply.

Does your business have a clear commitment to the inner-city community? For example, your business:

is located in the inner-city (e.g. Gastown; Chinatown; Strathcona; Mount Pleasant; False Creek Flats; Downtown South; DTES)

gives to inner-city causes

shows leadership in community or business circles in the inner-city

has been in DTES for more than 5 years and invests in business premises

Does your business have HR practices attuned to an inner-city workforce? For example, your business:

currently employs people with barriers to employment, especially residents of the inner-city (i.e. at least 3 months)

hires via BOB

provides benefits for entry level that exceed statutory minimum

has an HR policy that encourages and funds training of low-income people, which is transferrable

offers a “Living wage” (higher than minimum wage)

participates in Industry Nights, Business Links, Reunions or other events

customizes employment to fit people with barriers to employment especially inner-city residents

Do you procure goods and services from inner-city suppliers? For example, your business:

has a policy and practices that include procurement from inner-city suppliers

is a member of the Social Purchasing Portal

Is your business ecologically responsible? For example, your business:

has a policy and practices that reduce waste, increase recycling and re-use materials.

uses green technologies and/or practices – e.g. “Power Smart” services

produces or provides “green” products or services

Is or will your business be working with BOB? For example, your business is:

participating in business cluster initiatives

a BOB funding partner

listed in a BOB directory

a client of BOB Business Development Services – e.g. grants, loans, location support, etc.