Useful Links

Economic Development Association of BC (EDABC)

The Economic Development Association of British Columbia (EDABC) is the leading provincial association of economic development practitioners and is dedicated to providing services that support the activities, profile and development of its members and their economic development goals.

Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC-ACDE)

The Economic Developers Association of Canada's mission is to enhance the professional competence of Economic Development officers and ensure placement of qualified people in the field of Economic Development; to advance Economic Development as a distinct, recognized, and self-governing profession; and to contribute to Canada's economic well-being. EDAC is an eager partner with municipalities nation wide.

International Economic Development Council (IEDC)

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to helping economic developers do their job more effectively and raising the profile of the profession. When
we succeed, our members create more
high-quality jobs, develop more vibrant communities, and generally improve the quality of life in their regions.

Pacific Northwest Economic Development Council (PNEDC)

The Pacific Northwest Economic Development Council is a mulit-state/provincial council dedicated to educating it's members through newsletters, articles and conferences on economic activities that affect the region.

Pacific Northwest Regional Economic Conference (PNREC)

The Pacific Northwest Regional Economic Conference is a non-profit organization established to promote research and education on the economy of the Northwest states and western Canada.

Vancouver Island Economic Developers Association (VIEDA)

The Vancouver Island Economic Developers Association (VIEDA) is an association of economic development professionals from coastal communities in western Canada. We work with municipalities, regional districts, non profits, governments and educational institutions who want to encourage economic growth.
 

Vancouver Island Association of Wood Producers (VIAWP)

The Vancouver Island Association of Wood Processors is a not-for-profit organization that represents the interests of independent, value-added wood products' manufacturers and specialty sawmills on Vancouver Island.

New Marine Frontier (NMF)

'The New Marine Frontier' is a VIEDA led program that brands and markets the shellfish industry to potential shellfish partners and investors from around the world. VIEDA attends trade shows in Canada, United States and abroad with industry partners that are looking to sell product in export markets.
 

Canada Business Council of Aboriginal Economic Developers (CBCAED)

The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is a national non-profit organization that provides tools and resources to access Aboriginal people as partners, employees, and customers. We promote the full participation of Aboriginal people and communities in Canada's economy.

BC Aboriginal Business Portal (CABC)

The BC Aboriginal Business Portal, is a single window to BC Aboriginal on-line resources, contacts, information, and government programs and services. The portal offers ease of access and navigation to listings of Aboriginal associations, businesses, organizations, bands, communities, groups, news and peoples.

Small Business BC

Small Business BC involves the business community directly in its operations, which enables the development of private partnerships to complement and expand future services.