The City of Campbell River is dedicated to fostering a thriving business environment by providing the tools, resources, and training opportunities business need to grow and succeed.
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There are local, provincial and federal programs available to help support your business. Learn more about those available to businesses in Campbell River.
CR Grant Assist Program
The CR Grant Assist program helps you apply for grants. Through the program, small businesses, business groups and innovators can access a grant writer. You can get up to five hours of grant application review and content development.
The grant writer provides expertise and guidance to businesses seeking financial support. They can help to ensure your business meets eligibility criteria and your application includes a complete work plan that aligns with appropriate outcomes. Through the program, you will have a complete proposal that communicates the values and mission of your business.
The program launched in 2021 to help businesses access support to alleviate the challenges posed by COVID-19. Since then, the program has helped businesses and organizations access over $1 million in grant funding. The program continues, adapting to the current economy.
To access the program, contact invest@campbellriver.ca.
Venture Connect
Venture Connect's mission is to maintain strong communities in BC through business retention. They help businesses find new owners, and buyers find the right businesses.
The Venture Connect program is supported by:
- the Province of BC
- BC Economic Atlas
- Community Futures
Community Futures
For over 30 years, Community Futures been fostering entrepreneurship in rural BC. To help you start or grow a business, and to help communities become more resilient and dynamic, they offer:
- small business loans
- business counselling
- specialized services