BC Stats is the provincial government’s statistical office. It provides statistics, economic research, information and analysis.

The Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI-BC) has introduced a new economic visualization tool, named EDD – the Economic Dependencies Dashboard. Launched in June 2024, EDD provides economic insights at three different levels: for the Southern Interior as a whole, for each of 8 regional districts in our service area, and combining our region’s communities (including First Nations) into 32 ‘local areas’.

The State of the Basin initiative monitors and reports on indicators of social, economic, cultural, and environmental well-being in the Columbia Basin-Boundary Region. Explore the site to learn more about conditions and trends in your community.

CFEK promotes economic development and the creation of jobs and wealth in our region by providing small-business loans for start-up, expansion or the purchase of existing businesses. In addition to financial support, CFEK offers a variety of business-related services, including knowledgeable, professional business consultation and access to training for entrepreneurs and their employees.

Investing in Women Entrepreneurs

Whether you’re launching a side hustle, scaling an enterprise, or pioneering innovation across British Columbia, WeBC is here to break down barriers and create opportunities. For over 30 years, they have empowered women entrepreneurs through tailored financing, mentorship, and business support

Since 1996, Futurpreneur has fostered the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s diverse startup founders ages 18-39. They are the only national non-profit organization that provides young aspiring entrepreneurs across Canada with the loan financing, mentorship and resources they need to start or buy a business.