The Economic Development team wanted to help out local businesses when the Circuit Breaker was announced. Within a matter of days, we turned around a social media campaign to draw attention to local businesses, who needed support. The concept was simple — give the businesses something that draws attention and is easy to execute.

The City of Campbell River has partnered with Spring Activator, a global incubator and accelerator that empowers entrepreneurs and entrepreneur ecosystem organizations, to create the Launch Challenge, a newly-established $10,000 grant fund.

Teams vying for a share of up to $300,000 in total funding and services tackle challenges inspired by Campbell River, B.C.

Choosing the right location and property for your business is an exciting and important decision, but it can also seem overwhelming.

On a mission to attract technological innovation to small communities across British Columbia, Salmon Capital Holdings, LTD (SCHL) is kicking off their efforts in the firm’s new home base of Campbell River by partnering with Spring Activator to run the region’s first Impact Investor Challenge

The City of Campbell River has launched CR Grant Assist, a new Economic Development program to support the local business community. Participants will have the opportunity to consult with as grant writer, who will provide each participant with up to five hours of grant-writing services, at no cost.