Categories: 6. Provincial Nomination ProgramsBC PNPEntrepreneur Immigration - Regional Pilot

BCPNP – Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot – Community Profiles – Vancouver Island/Coast

BCPNP - Entrepreneur Immigration

The following communities are participating in the Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot. Please be advised that each community has implemented its own unique process for arranging exploratory visits or issuing referrals to foreign entrepreneurs. This may include the implementation of administrative fees for services related to the community’s administration of the EI Regional Pilot.

Campbell River
Information: Population: 34,585 Google Map	Contact: pnp@campbellriver.ca
Priority Sectors: 321 – Wood product manufacturing 541 – Professional, scientific and technical services 722 – Food services and drinking places
Community Description: Campbell River is the 3^rd largest city on Vancouver Island and is named one of the top 5 quality of life destinations in North America by Foreign Direct Investment Magazine. Campbell River is the urban service centre and hub community for ~60,000 people.Community website: https://www.campbellriver.ca/investTrade and Invest website: https://www.britishcolumbia.ca/invest/communities/british-columbia/vancouver-island-and-coast/strathcona/campbell-river/

Comox
Information: Population: 14,850 Google Map	Contact: pnp@investcomoxvalley.com
Priority Sectors: 311 – Food manufacturing 541 – Professional, scientific and technical services 721 – Accommodation services
Community Description: Comox is the second-largest municipality in the Comox Valley (CV) and contains a multitude of economic assets that are significant on a regional scale, including a vibrant harbour and adjacent waterfront areas, the downtown, 19 Wing Comox and the CV Airport (YQQ).Community website: https://www.investcomoxvalley.comTrade and Invest website: https://www.britishcolumbia.ca/invest/communities/british-columbia/vancouver-island-and-coast/comox-valley/comox/

Comox Valley Regional District – Baynes Sound – Denman/Hornby Island (Area A)
Information: Population: 7,213 Regional District Map	Contact: pnp@investcomoxvalley.com
Priority Sectors: 311 – Food manufacturing 541 – Professional, scientific and technical services 721 – Accommodation services
Community Description: Baynes Sound – Denman/Hornby Islands (Electoral Area A) begins at the southern boundary of Courtenay and stretches south to Cook Creek, the most southerly boundary of the CVRD. It includes Royston, Union Bay and Fanny Bay, and both Denman/Hornby.Community website: https://www.investcomoxvalley.comTrade and Invest website: https://www.britishcolumbia.ca/invest/communities/british-columbia/vancouver-island-and-coast/comox-valley/comox/

Comox Valley Regional District – Lazo North (Area B)
Information: Population: 7,095 Regional District Map	Contact: pnp@investcomoxvalley.com
Priority Sectors: 311 – Food manufacturing 541 – Professional, scientific and technical services 721 – Accommodation services
Community Description: Lazo North (Electoral Area B) includes the Comox Peninsula, Little River, Balmoral Beach Area, Point Holmes, Bates Beach, Huband Road and the Tsolum regions.Community website: https://www.investcomoxvalley.comTrade and Invest website: https://www.britishcolumbia.ca/invest/communities/british-columbia/vancouver-island-and-coast/comox-valley/comox/

Comox Valley Regional District – Puntledge – Black Creek (Area C)
Information: Population: 8,617 Regional District Map	Contact: pnp@investcomoxvalley.com
Priority Sectors: 311 – Food manufacturing 541 – Professional, scientific and technical services 721 – Accommodation services
Community Description: Puntledge – Black Creek (Electoral Area C) includes Merville, Black Creek, Dove Creek, Saratoga Beach, Mount Washington, and northern boundary of the Oyster River for CVRD.Community website: https://www.investcomoxvalley.comTrade and Invest website: https://www.britishcolumbia.ca/invest/communities/british-columbia/vancouver-island-and-coast/comox-valley/comox/

Courtenay
Information: Population: 27,146 Google Map	Contact: pnp@investcomoxvalley.com
Priority Sectors: 311 – Food manufacturing 541 – Professional, scientific and technical services 721 – Accommodation services
Community Description: Located on the East coast of Vancouver Island, Courtenay is in the heart of some of the Island’s most beautiful farming land. The City is a bustling metropolis with galleries, theatres, shops and restaurants.Community website: https://www.investcomoxvalley.comTrade and Invest website: https://www.britishcolumbia.ca/invest/communities/british-columbia/vancouver-island-and-coast/comox-valley/courtenay/

Parksville
Information: Population: 12,500 Google Map	Contact: pnp@parksvillechamber.com
Priority Sectors: 321 – Wood product manufacturing 541 – Professional, scientific and technical services 339 – Miscellaneous manufacturing
Community Description: Parksville is home to a skilled and educated labour force and a growing population. The main industries in the Parksville area are tourism, retail, services, construction and light industry. Agriculture and forestry also offer great opportunities.Community website: www.parksville.ca/ and www.parksvillechamber.comTrade and Invest website: https://www.britishcolumbia.ca/invest/communities/british-columbia/vancouver-island-and-coast/nanaimo/parksville/

Port Alberni
Information: Population: 17,678 Google Map	Contact: pnp@portalberni.ca
Priority Sectors: 321 – Wood product manufacturing 541 – Professional, scientific and technical services 721 – Accommodation services
Community Description: Centrally located on Vancouver Island. Forest industry has been primary economic driver; community now diversifying into other sectors. Breakbulk seaport; regional airport; midway between 2 tourism powerhouses.Community website: https://www.portalberni.caTrade and Invest website: https://www.britishcolumbia.ca/invest/communities/british-columbia/vancouver-island-and-coast/alberni-clayoquot/port-alberni/

Powell River
Information: Population: 13,157 Google Map	Contact: investment@powellriver.ca
Priority Sectors: 311 – Food manufacturing 541 – Professional, scientific and technical services 721113 – Resorts
Community Description: Located on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, Powell River offers an amazing mixture of nature, culture and industry. The region has become a hotspot for businesses, families, and retirees relocating from centres across North America and the world.Community website: https://powellriver.info/liveinvest/Trade and Invest website: https://www.britishcolumbia.ca/invest/communities/british-columbia/vancouver-island-and-coast/powell-river/