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.

Fort St. John

The North Peace region offers an abundance of opportunity for business investors, skilled workers and families. With natural resources, the four seasons, and energetic people, the North Peace Economic Development Commission welcomes your entrepreneurial spirit!

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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

Summary of the BCEDA Economic Disaster Recovery Program

BCEDA continues to be the leader in Canada on Economic Disaster Recovery. Read the most recent background on the program and details on the mandate.

BCEDA President and CEO meets with Hon. Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology

BCEDA President and CEO Dale Wheeldon today met with the Hon. Bruce Ralston to discuss BCEDA Recommendations for Economic Disaster Recovery Programs and more.

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