The Columbia Valley, with its diverse landscapes and scenic locations, has great potential to become a new destination for film production in Canada. The film industry has long been drawn to Canadian settings, thanks to the country's varied terrain, favorable exchange rates, and BC’s tax credit program. Here in the Columbia Valley, filmmakers can find
As the cost of essentials continues to balloon, particularly for housing and food, the Columbia Valley’s living wage has climbed to $22.63 per hour for 2023, marking an increase of 3.5 per cent from last year, the 2023 Living Wage Update report shows. The living wage, calculated by Columbia Valley Economic Development, Canadian Centre for
The Columbia Valley is known for its beautiful landscape, recreational opportunities, and thriving tourism industry. However, like many regions in Canada, the valley is facing a significant labour shortage. This shortage has become a major concern for local businesses, as they struggle to find qualified workers to fill vacancies. The labour shortage in the Columbia
Canal Flats is poised for growth and tech companies looking for a Live.Work culture for their staff should look to the Village of Canal Flats. . With its low cost of living, strong fibre optic network, and outdoor lifestyle, Canal Flats is becoming a desirable destination for tech companies and entrepreneurs. In-home health
On January 24, The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and Columbia Valley Economic Development hosted a workshop focusing on employee attraction and retention. It was a very successful event with over 20 Columbia Valley businesses in attendance. Jenn Moss opened the session introducing employers to programs offered through Kootenay Employment Services and WorkBC. Michelle Taylor,
Request for Proposals We're looking for a facilitator to lead us in strategic planning work. If you're interested in submitting a proposal for service, please see the requirements here. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY end of day March 25, 2022.
Commercial and industrial land availability.
Award-winning Taynton Bay is now the fastest growing craft distillery in BC. Visit Taynton Bay for a tour or tasting, or look for Taynton Bay products in more than 300 stores throughout BC and Alberta.
Iris Energy is central to a Canal Flats Next Generation Smart Tech Village Vision with investment opportunities that include industrial ecosystem re-use of excess heat for other industrial processes, technology enterprise, agrifood, greenhousing, and building systems and components.
Investment Attraction
Columbia Valley Community Economic Development
651 Hwy 93/95
Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
250.688.5323
Economic Development Partners in the Columbia Valley
