Our Mission
Our mission is to support immigrant and local entrepreneurs by providing educational resources, networking opportunities, and platforms for international business collaboration.
Global Business
Bridge Society.
We are a Canadian nonprofit organization supporting immigrant and local entrepreneurs through education, networking, and international collaboration.
We help entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses by providing access to knowledge, mentorship, and cross-border opportunities. Our programs focus on empowering newcomers and fostering inclusive economic growth in British Columbia and beyond.
About Us
Building Sustainable Businesses Together
We empower immigrant and local entrepreneurs in British Columbia and beyond. Through education, networking, and cross-border initiatives, we help business owners unlock new markets, access critical mentorship, and achieve sustainable growth.
Our Vision
We aim to bridge global markets by connecting entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors across North America, Central Asia, and other regions.
Community Calendar
Our Events
We build platforms for learning, mutual support, and building long-term business connections.
01 / Regular Meetups
Weekly Business Coffee
Our weekly business coffee is more than just networking; it is a supportive community for local entrepreneurs. Here, we share experiences, help each other grow, and develop our businesses in Canada.
- Educational lectures: sessions on marketing tools, sales strategies, finance, and management.
- Topics important for BC business owners: legal details, taxation, local market integration, and compliance.
- Mutual support: we share contacts, provide recommendations, and support each other's projects.
- Strong connections: regular meetups help build trust and foster long-term partnerships.
3+ Yearsof regular meetups
200+members in our group
02 / Flagship Event
Annual Business Forum
A large-scale annual gathering that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, business representatives, and experts from North America, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe for networking and cross-border collaboration.
Trusted Governance
Leadership Team
Global Business Bridge Society is governed by a leadership team with expertise in business development, finance, and community initiatives.
Olesya Aleksandrova
President
responsible for strategic direction and partnerships
Silvia Soltan
Treasurer (Finance Director)
oversees financial management, compliance, and reporting
Susanna Kurakina
Secretary (Executive Director)
manages operations, programs, and organizational development
Location
Registered operational jurisdiction and scope of activities.
Structure & Principles
Nonprofit Governance & Funding Structure
Global Business Bridge Society is a registered non-profit organization incorporated under the Societies Act of British Columbia, Canada (BC Registry ID: S0085369).
As a non-profit organization, Global Business Bridge Society operates on a cost-recovery and reinvestment model. Revenue generated through events and forums, membership fees, program fees, grants, donations, sponsorships, and other lawful activities is used to support the Society’s programs, educational initiatives, community activities, operations, and other non-profit purposes.
Our work advances education and community development in entrepreneurship, innovation, international business, and economic development in British Columbia and internationally. We provide educational programs, workshops, seminars, forums, mentorship and capacity-building initiatives, while supporting networking, knowledge exchange, and cross-border collaboration among entrepreneurs, professionals, and business leaders.
We have a particular focus on facilitating business connections between Canada and international markets, including emerging and high-growth markets, and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, including women-led businesses, immigrants, newcomers, and local entrepreneurs.
Global Business Bridge Society does not distribute profits or dividends to its members or Directors. Society funds and assets are used to further its non-profit purposes. Any surplus is retained by the Society and reinvested into its programs, activities, and operations.
Official Domain Notice
Global Business Bridge Society is a registered non-profit organization in British Columbia, Canada.
The website https://globalbusinessbridge.ca is the official and primary domain of Global Business Bridge Society.
This domain is used for all official communications, programs, and operations of the organization.
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