Something we often hear—and say—when talking about Campbell River’s business community is how incredibly supportive it is…

The City of Campbell River Economic Development’s Modern Entrepreneur Series is now Modern Entrepreneur at the 50th Parallel.

The new brand was unveiled at the launch event for Modern Entrepreneur’s 2022 season on April 20.

Up to $300,000 in total prizes up for grabs. New challenge area for 2022: creative industries and tourism.

The Economic Development Department has received $31,136 in grant funding through Island Coastal Economic Trust’s (ICET) DIVERSIFY – Capital and Innovation Program to develop and launch the next phase of its successful Modern Entrepreneur Series.

The City of Campbell River’s recently-released Economic Update report helps clarify the impact of the recent economic turbulence by presenting a variety of economic indicators. These provide a snapshot of Campbell River’s economy now and before the pandemic. The City will continue monitoring these and other indicators to track Campbell River’s economy through the pandemic and into recovery.