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Innovate, explore and live in Campbell River

Entrepreneurs, technology start-ups, investors, young families and GIG workers—it’s time to discover Campbell River.

Entrepreneurs, technology start-ups, investors, young families and GIG workers—it’s time to discover Campbell River. An oceanfront setting, four seasons of outdoor play and a forward-thinking, progressive vibe have put Campbell River on the map as Vancouver Island’s most inspiring work scene for people with a passion for innovation.

Micro-Market

The city is building a new Micro-Market that will provide an incubator ecosystem of short-term, retail spaces to support entrepreneurs and artisans as they grow their businesses with a vision of upscaling to bricks and mortar storefronts. The project offers up short-term units with affordable lease rates within a lively arts and culture scene downtown. The aim later this year is to create a dynamic market-style square to bring local shoppers and visitors to the downtown core and drive foot-traffic to local businesses.

TechHatchery

Campbell River Economic Development takes the guesswork out of navigating solid business advice in Campbell River. The TechHatchery virtual business hub is an online resource created to support and encourage innovation among new and existing businesses in Campbell River. Providing links and information about business and investment resources, it is entrepreneurs’ one-stop hub for business development.

Modern Entrepreneur

Campbell River’s Modern Entrepreneur at the 50th Parallel is a space of innovation, conversation, and enrichment for today’s entrepreneur. It provides access to podcasts, professional development resources, and insight on current trends and technologies designed to support business owners.

Destination Management 

The City’s Economic Development and Tourism team is dedicated to creating a vibrant destination and a thriving innovation economy in Campbell River. The opportunities to live, work and play for citizens, enterprise, entrepreneurs and visitors alike are innumerable and invigorating. The team works with all community partners to collaborate on solutions to pressing economic, environmental and social problems—for the immediate community as well as the global community.

Ready to live the dream? Bring your passion for community, lifestyle and natural wonders to a Campbell River—a vibrant community where you can live, play and grow your future.

Learn more | ecdev.campbellriver.ca

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