Island Coastal Economic Trust — Economic Development in Coastal British Columbia

Listening and responding to community needs

Rose Klukas, City of Campbell River

At the heart of Rose’s work is relationship building. Working as the Economic Development Officer for a rapidly changing city, Rose’s days are filled with new encounters and innovative ideas – ones that she’s turning into incredible opportunities.

City of Campbell River

Building Indigenous cultural tourism

Bamfield Huu-ay-aht Community Forest Society

Sharing the rich history and culture of Huu-ay-aht First Nation with visitors is a key part of the Nation’s vision for economic development. It’s also an invaluable way to inspire a strong sense of pride for community members, like Wišqii.

Bamfield Huu-ay-aht Connector Trail

Recognizing Island-based innovation and sustainability

Judi Fisher, Gabriola Island Recycling Organization

For a textile designer and seamstress, like Judi, sewing is about more than making new and innovative products. It’s about being a part of a circular economy textile makerspace that rethinks how we use clothing waste.

C2C Threads is a new social entreprise on Gabriola Island

Listening and responding to community needs

Rose Klukas, City of Campbell River

Building Indigenous cultural tourism

Bamfield Huu-ay-aht Community Forest Society

Recognizing Island-based innovation and sustainability

Judi Fisher, Gabriola Island Recycling Organization

INFilm is Attracting and Growing B.C.’s Motion Picture Industries in Coastal Communities

Deliver Vancouver Island Grows Their Social Enterprise Logistics Business

Innovative Marketing Initiative to Elevate New and Existing BC Farmers’ Market Vendors

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