Entrepreneurs and Local Businesses - Island Coastal Economic Trust — Economic Development in Coastal British Columbia

Wei Wai Kum master carver Bill Henderson, renowned for his mask and paddle carvings, is leading the Indigenous Archway carving for the entrance to Baikie Island/Raven Park, along with his nephews Greg and Junior. The Archway is the central focus of a new Community Placemaking investment with the Rotary Club of Campbell River, Island Coastal Economic Trust and 4VI.

Rowing Canada Aviron Builds Vital Infrastructure on Quamichan Lake

Women's Eight rowing team during training on Quamichan Lake, Photo Credit Rowing Canada Aviron and Meinruderbild

Shared Performing Arts and Culture Hub Links Artistic Community and Economic Development in Powell River

Every June, the Pacific Region International Summer Music Association (PRISMA) presents a collection of classical music in coastal British Columbia during the PRISMA Festival, including multiple performances by the PRISMA Festival Orchestra led by notable conductor-at-large, Arthur Arnold. All photos courtesy of PRISMA.

Sechelt Community Placemaking

Hornby Island Economic Development Strategy

Town of Comox Economic Development Strategy

North Cowichan Economic Development Action Plan

We work in reciprocal relationships with coastal communities across the ancestral territories of the Kwak̓wala, Nuučaan̓uɫ, Éy7á7juuthem, Ligwilda'xw, Pəntl'áč, She shashishalhem, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, Hul’q’umi’num’, diitiidʔaatx̣, SENĆOŦEN, Lekwungen, and T’Sou-ke speaking peoples.

Impact focus: Entrepreneurs and Local Businesses

Community-led Inclusive Economic Diversification Plan Process Begins on Quadra Island

Station Street Placemaking Project Revitalizes Downtown Duncan

Seafood Business Accelerator Empowers Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Indigenous Archway Highlights Community Placemaking initiative in Campbell River