Since 2012, the District of Ucluelet has implemented a number of initiatives identified in its economic development strategy, including a business retention and expansion program, and diversification into tourism and marine-related sectors. In 2017 Ucluelet updated its economic development strategy, which prioritized investment attraction by highlighting the community’s key economic attributes and opportunities. This project… Continue reading Ucluelet Investment Web Tools
The BC government has identified technology as one of the fastest growing sectors in the province. While much of this growth has been in Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna, the Comox Valley has seen encouraging growth in its technology sector in recent years. In a 2016 FDI strategy, the Comox Valley Economic Development Society identified the… Continue reading Comox Valley Tech Attraction Strategy
As the regional economy shifts and changes, with declines in traditional sectors like forestry and fishing, the City of Campbell River is looking to expand into new areas of the economy, including high-tech. In 2017, Campbell River completed in an innovative open access broadband network, creating a competitive environment for tech-related businesses. Combined with lifestyle… Continue reading Campbell River Tech Strategy
SquareOne incubator was borne, in 2014, from the need to create a central networking hub where entrepreneurs, investors, students and service providers could meet and connect with the information and talent they needed to succeed. ICET supported the launch and scale up of SquareOne’s innovative programs and services. The incubator provided education and coaching assistance to entrepreneurs to… Continue reading Square One Tech Incubator