The City of Campbell River, a progressive and creative community, offers urban amenities while maintaining a small town ambiance. Campbell River’s economic development activities focus on relationship building, connecting and collaborating with First Nations, local businesses and developers, industry, educational institutions and community groups to help yield strategic programs that promote economic growth and ensure the City has the tools necessary to respond to a marketplace that has become increasingly global in nature. The City of Campbell River encourages sustainable growth in innovative businesses that embrace future technology. The City’s Economic Development Officer Rose Klukas works collaboratively with Council and City Departments to assist business development.