Business Development Opportunities and Projects

The City of Campbell River is always looking for ways to create opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs. Explore the recent projects and upcoming opportunities in Campbell River. 

NexStream Tech Competition 

NexStream Tech Challenges encourage invention and innovation in various industries within the British Columbia Coastal Region. Challenges include: 

  • Agritech and Food Security 
  • Tech and Innovation in Waste Reduction
  • Tech and Innovation in Healthcare
  • Tech and Innovation in Tourism and Media
  • Social Enterprise and Not-for-profit
  • Wildcard

Each challenge category has awards up to $100,000 in investments and services. 

Learn more about NexStream

The Rail Yard

The Rail Yard Market is an incubator space for entrepreneurs and artisans interested in transitioning their businesses to brick-and mortar locations. At the Rail Yard, these businesses can test the market, build their customer bases and gain exposure. 

Check out The Rail Yard Market, located at 1235 Shoppers Row, open Friday to Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. See individual vendors for extended hours. 

Learn more about the Rail Yard Market

Modern Entrepreneur

Campbell River's Modern Entrepreneur Innovation Series includes a podcast, speaker series and workshops. It focuses on power-driven topics, touching on many areas of economic development. 

Explore the Modern Entrepreneur Innovation Series

BC Green Business

BC Green Business helps businesses take climate action. Becoming a member provides your business with one-on-one support to identify opportunities that are right for you. By becoming a member, your business will receive certification, along with decals and a physical certificate, so you can spread the word. 

Learn more about BC Green Business