Invest in BC

British Columbia is Open for Business

A Message from Dale Wheeldon, President and CEO, British Columbia Economic Development Association

By The Editors / February 5, 2025

Welcome to the 2024 edition of Invest in BC, the official publication of the British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA). Our goal is to provide you with a concise yet informative overview of British Columbia, encouraging you to explore our province’s diverse investment opportunities. This magazine is designed to deliver valuable insights into the eight economic regions of British Columbia and highlight the latest trends in our economy. We encourage you to use this information as a starting point and delve deeper into what B.C. offers.

Having travelled across our province and witnessed the remarkable efforts of local and Indigenous governments, I am proud to say that British Columbia boasts a strong and diverse economy with unparalleled opportunities. Despite global challenges, our economic momentum remains robust, thanks to our talented workforce, high quality of life, openness to newcomers and resilience in times of crisis.

Our association has grown to encompass over 500 members representing a broad spectrum of communities, Indigenous groups, businesses, chambers of commerce, Crown corporations, tourism organizations, financial institutions, government agencies, NGOs and educational institutions, all dedicated to building a prosperous British Columbia. We aim to bring the right people together at the right time to forge valuable partnerships and promote growth.

As the leading provincial association of economic development practitioners in British Columbia, we offer services that help member communities expand and attract new businesses and pursue strategic infrastructure investments, land-use planning and community enhancement.

British Columbia is renowned for its unparalleled quality of life. We invite you to discover the endless possibilities our province has to offer. British Columbia’s only limit is your imagination. We are proud to work alongside the Province of B.C. in supporting existing businesses and showcasing B.C.’s opportunities to investors worldwide. Investing in B.C. is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Please feel free to contact me, my staff or any of our members to discuss anything related to economic development in British Columbia.

Dale Wheeldon

President and CEO, British Columbia Economic Development Association