Economic Development
Economic Development Organizations
Community Economic Development responsibility in the South Kootenay is shared amongst several organizations and groups, including a regional coordinating and information sharing society called the Lower Columbia Community Development Team.
The Lower Columbia Community Development Team (LCCDT) is comprised of some 50 business leaders, municipal politicians and representatives from organisations with a common interest in social and economic development in the Lower Columbia region.
Community Futures of Greater Trail fosters local entrepreneurs through all phases of business from the pre-startup phase to the expansion of existing business through entrepreneurial programs, training, business counselling, business loans, and a business library of resource material. Community Futures also promote, coordinate and implement a wide variety of community economic development initiatives within the region.
Planning Contacts
Permits and zoning amendments are the responsibility of the local municipality and/or the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. For further information on permits or zoning amendments, please contact the local planning department for the area of interest.
Regional District Kootenay Boundary recommends contacting their Planning and Development Department for information about how to apply for an Official Community Plan Amendment or a Zoning Amendment; a Development Permit; a Development Variance Permit; or a Temporary Industrial or Commercial Use Permit.
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City of Rossland The Planning and Development Department regulates land use and development in the city of Rossland. Contact the Planning Department to determine acceptable use business locations and prior to any construction.
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City of Trail The Planning Department regulates land use and development in the city of Trail. Check with the Planning Department at City Hall to determine acceptable use business locations and prior to any construction.
Phone: 364-1262
Address: 1394 Pine Ave Trail, BC V1R 4E6
Village of Warfield, Village of Fruitvale & Village of Montrose Each village has various levels of responsibility in regards to permitting and zoning. Please visit the muncipalities website for more details and contact information.
Additional Resource Organizations
Community Skills Centre The Community Skills Centre provides resources and information including the Kootenay Wage Subsidy, career assessment and planning tools, training, social enterprise needs, and an online job board.
Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) provides information, linkages and support to technology related businesses throughout the West Kootenay region. KAST has a special role and interest in examining and increasing the regions innovation and creative capacity.
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) supports efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being and to achieve greater self-sufficiency for present and future generations. CBT develops and delivers programs and initiatives benefits that respond to their needs and supports communities
Trail & District Chamber of Commerce serves the business communities of Trail, Fruitvale, Genelle, Montrose, Warfield, and Electroral Areas A & B. The Chamber also maintains a business directory of Chamber members.
Rossland Chamber of Commerce serves the businesses community of Rossland. The Chamber also maintains a business directory of Chamber members.