Chilliwack

Chilliwack is better for business and better life! Competitive costs, combined with a strong economy and excellent quality of life make Chilliwack a destination of opportunities.

Clearwater

Clearwater is one of the newest municipalities in BC; it is vibrant, beautiful, alive & boasts a strong sense of community. Citizens take pride in our reputation as great place to live, work & play.

Fort St. John

The North Peace region offers an abundance of opportunity for investors, skilled workers & families. With natural resources, the four seasons, & energetic people, Fort St. John welcomes you!

Kamloops

Kamloops' strategic location, transportation infrastructure, agreeable climate and logistics network come together to make the city a great choice for doing business.

Tumbler Ridge

Tumbler Ridge offers an abundance of opportunity for entrepreneurs, skilled workers and families. With natural resources, the four seasons, and energetic people, our community is a desirable location.

Nanaimo

Nestled between the mountains and the sea Nanaimo is a 15 minute flight from downtown Vancouver or a 1.35 hour ferry ride. The economic hub of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo boasts both a vibrant business community and exceptional quality of life.

Vernon

Welcome to Vernon and the sunny North Okanagan, where our casual lifestyle, matched with spectacular outdoor recreation, has led Vernon to become one of the most economically diverse communities in BC

Powell River

Located on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, the Powell River Region offers a wonderful mixture of nature, culture and industry, and has become a hotspot for businesses, families and retirees relocating from centres across North America and the world.

Revelstoke

Revelstoke has built a reputation for community living in a spectacular and historic mountain setting. The community is rich in natural environmental beauty and offers many opportunities for new and expanding businesses. If lifestyle is your key to happiness, then Revelstoke is the place for you.

Cowichan

With stunning scenery, a relaxed rural lifestyle and the warmest average temperature of all of Canada, Cowichan is growing as a desirable location for new businesses and residents.

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Resource Library

Our resource library contains more than 100 resources. The library is evolving, as we continue to add resources that are relevant and geared towards economic development.

BC Economic Summit

The BCEDA BC Economic Summit takes you out of the office and gives you the space to imagine, create and discuss key issues facing economic developers, local Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal leaders, community planners, and more, with some of the most creative and strategic minds in the industry.

Member Programs

Looking for a tool to support your business retention and expansion efforts? Maybe you're interested in an app to encourage visitors to shop local. We are consistently looking to better serve our members and to support and enhance the economic development profession.

Latest News

BCEDA Elects new Board of Directors for 2019

Dale Wheeldon, President and CEO, and Sue Kenny, outgoing Board Chair of the BC Economic Development Association (BCEDA) today announced additions and changes to the BCEDA Board of Directors as decided at the B...