Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Highlights
This program is perfect for your business. By applying, you can use the Buy BC logo on your product packaging and marketing materials for free. This logo is recognized by 75% of B.C. shoppers, making it easier for consumers to identify and choose your local products.
What You Get:
- Increased Market Share and Sales: The logo helps consumers easily identify and purchase local products.
- Enhanced Exposure: Your business will be promoted through a province-wide marketing campaign, including print, digital, and social media.
- Consumer Trust: The logo assures consumers that your products are grown, processed, or made in British Columbia.
Applying is straightforward, and the benefits are substantial. This program offers a unique opportunity to boost your business's visibility and sales.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- No repayment required.
- No interest rates apply.
Eligible Expenses:
- Marketing and promotional activities.
- Packaging and labeling that includes the Buy BC logo.
- Advertising campaigns across print, digital, and social media.
- Participation in trade shows and events that promote B.C. products.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Operational costs such as salaries, rent, and utilities.
- Purchase of equipment or machinery.
- Any expenses not directly related to marketing and promotion.
Fees:
- No application or participation fees.
Qualifications
- Must be a producer or processor of food and beverage products.
- Business must be located in British Columbia.
Must register food and beverage products for Buy BC logo licensing.
Disqualifications:
- Businesses not located in British Columbia.
- Businesses that do not produce or process food and beverage products.
- Businesses that have not registered their products for Buy BC logo licensing.
Description
The Buy BC Partnership Program offers your business a great opportunity to grow. You can receive up to $2 million annually in cost-shared funding. This money can be used to support local marketing activities. These activities will help increase consumer awareness and sales of your B.C. agriculture, food, and beverage products.
By joining the program, your business will benefit from a province-wide marketing and promotional campaign. This includes exposure through print, digital, and social media channels. Adding the Buy BC logo to your product packaging helps consumers easily identify and purchase local products. This logo is a trusted symbol that shows your products are grown, processed, or made in British Columbia.
Your business will also build consumer awareness and appreciation. Consumers feel good about supporting local farmers and producers. The Buy BC logo gives them confidence in your products. Best of all, you can get the logo for free! This program is a valuable tool to help your business expand its market share and sales.
Program Steps
Register Your Products for Buy BC Logo Licensing: Visit the Buy BC website and complete the registration process for your food and beverage products to be eligible for the Buy BC Partnership Program.
Prepare Necessary Documentation: Gather the following documents to support your application:
- Proof of business registration
- Product details and specifications
- Marketing plan
- Financial statements
- Any relevant certifications or permits
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the Buy BC Partnership Program application form available on the Buy BC website. Ensure all sections are completed accurately.
Submit the Application: Submit your completed application form along with the required documentation through the Buy BC website before the deadline.
Await Confirmation: Once your application is submitted, wait for confirmation from the Buy BC Partnership Program team. They may contact you for additional information or clarification.
Receive Approval: Upon approval, you will receive instructions on how to use the Buy BC logo on your packaging and marketing materials.
Implement the Logo: Start using the Buy BC logo on your product packaging and marketing materials to increase consumer awareness and sales of your B.C. products.