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Pathways to Sustainable Economic Development



									

						


							
																													
							



								

									
								


								

							


						

					


							
			
			
			
			
			
        
                                                                                
					                        
    
                                                                                					                                        					
																																			

					
                                                    
					                                            
            

            

                

                    
The Town is developing a Pathways to Economic Development Strategy to support sustainable economic growth. The Strategy aims to foster economic development in a way that protects the environment and quality of life in our community. It will be a visionary, long-term plan grounded in actionable, practical steps.


The Strategy will align with the Official Community Plan, 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, Sustainability Action Plan, and other key strategies. It will provide a clear framework for how the Town invests its resources and efforts to support economic development. Community and business input will play a vital role, with multiple opportunities to share ideas and feedback.


Public engagement opportunities will be announced on this page and promoted in the community, with activities to occur between June and July 2025.



                

            

        

    
                                                            					                                        					
																																			

					
                                                    




    


        

            
            

                					

						
					

				
									

						

							
    

  • Mar 2025 – Tender Awarded
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  • Apr – May 2025 – Project kick-off and background research
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  • Jun – Jul 2025 – Public engagement activities
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  • Aug – Oct 2025 – Strategy development
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  • Oct 2025 – Public review of draft strategic directions
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  • Dec 2025 – Feb 2026- Finalizing the Strategy
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  • Feb 2026 – Presentation to Town Council
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The Town will partner with the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce and Parksville Qualicum Tourism Association.


Parksville Qualicum Tourism Association will help identify and access existing resources and partnerships within the tourism industry to ensure that this proposed project is complementary to, and not a repeat, of any work that is underway or already completed.


The QB Chamber of Commerce will help the Town engage with local businesses, community members, and potential investors to ensure that the economic development strategy is community-centered.

														

					

					

				            

            
            

                					

						
					

				
									

						

							
The Town gratefully acknowledges the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure program for funding the Town $100,00 under its Economic Diversification/Economic Development umberella.


The project was awarded to Nordicity in the amount of $112,470, as detailed in the March 12, 2025 Planning report to Council.

														

					

					

				            

            
            

                					

						
					

				
									

						

							
														

					

					

				            

            
            

                					

						
					

				
									

						

							
To contact the Town with questions or inquiries related to this project, please use the Public Inquiry Form.

								                                        
    
                    
									

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