Find out how Greenways volunteers harvest Sitka spruce tips from Baikie Island Nature Reserve, and how Beach Fire Brewing turns those tips into spruce ale.

The City of Campbell River is a regional partner, supporting a new Circular Economy Accelerator Program. The program is run by Vancouver Island Coast Economic Developers Association in partnership with the Synergy Foundation and looks to spur Vancouver Island’s transition to a sustainable, resilient economy.

Competition recognizes British Columbia innovators through local tech competition.

B.C. innovators vying for a share of up to $300,000 in total funding and services will pitch to judges on June 21, 2022.

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.

The City of Campbell River Economic Development’s Modern Entrepreneur Series is returning with a new line-up of events for the local business community in 2022, starting with a speaker event and workshop next week. These two events are aimed at helping employers develop strategies for recruiting and retaining employees in today’s competitive market.

Supply chain issues are hitting the shelves of businesses across Canada – and Campbell River is no exception.

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.

We spoke with Keith Ippel, Spring’s co-founder and chief executive officer, about some of the team’s strategies for creating healthy entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Here, Rick shares four things that becoming an entrepreneur in Campbell River taught him.

It’s Small Business Week (Oct. 17-23), a national celebration that shines the spotlight on Canadian entrepreneurs and all they contribute to our economies and communities.

It’s Small Business Week (oct. 17-23), a national celebration that shines the spotlight on Canadian entrepreneurs and all they contribute to our economies and communities. Throughout the week, we’ve been sharing stories of some of Campbell River’s entrepreneurs and businesses.

Today we’re getting to know . . . .

Daves’ Bakery, Stonehouse Teas, The Island Grind and Beach Fire Brewing Company

It’s Small Business Week (Oct. 17-23), a national celebration that shines the spotlight on Canadian entrepreneurs and all they contribute to our economies and communities.

It’s Small Business Week (Oct. 17-23), a national celebration that shines the spotlight on Canadian entrepreneurs and all they contribute to our economies and communities.

It’s Small Business Week (Oct. 17-23), a national celebration that shines the spotlight on Canadian entrepreneurs and all they contribute to our economies and communities.

It’s National Forest Week (NFW)! Running from September 19 to 25, this event is a weeklong celebration of Canada’s forests and the incredible environmental, social, cultural and economic benefits they provide.

We recently caught up with Brandon Pirie of Wild Isle Ferments and Mark Rabin with Portable Electric, winners of the first NexStream Tech Competition .

The City of Campbell River’s economic development department and the Campbell River Area Angel Group (CRAAG) have announced finalists and prize recipients of the second annual NexStream Tech Competition at an online finale.

More than 150 people from around British Columbia registered to watch the finale of the 2021 Campbell River Impact Investor Challenge on June 16. Five finalists, from all over British Columbia, pitched their businesses, vying for the grand prize of a minimum $50,000 investment in their businesses.