Economic Development

Improved high-speed internet is on the way in the Slocan Valley!

Improved high-speed internet is on the way for 26 communities in the Kootenays, bringing people opportunities to learn, connect and better expand their businesses. * Communities benefiting from this…


Slocan Valley Economic Development update

The following update from Ron LeBlanc, Slocan Valley Economic Development Coordinator, was originally published in the Valley Voice on March 14, 2019. Valley residents often ask me about my new role…


New Local Impact Investment Fund Seeking Founding Members

From November 9th to December 14th, Eden Yesh, Invermere Branch Manager for Kootenay Employment Services, project manager to the 2018 Mobilizing Local Capital initiative, and Chair of the BC…


Telus plans to provide cell phone service to Slocan City next year

Telus is planning to install a macro cell site in the Village of Slocan next year, providing cell phone service (4G LTE  technology) within the village and to parts of Slocan Lake. “Telus has been…


Export Navigator Program in the Slocan Valley

Are you a manufacturer? Do you have a product or service you would like to expand into markets outside of the Slocan Valley region? this is a free service that will: FOSTER INNOVATION AND ENHANCE…