Regional Economic Operations

Regional Economic Operations staff are located in every region of the province to assist communities in planning and implementing their economic development and diversification priorities.

Regional Economic Operations staff work directly with local governments, Indigenous communities, businesses and economic development agencies to build economic development capacity, support business retention and expansion, and facilitate development of key sectors in rural BC. In addition, the Regional Economic Operations team delivers Community Transition Services that support communities in mitigating and recovering from economic shocks such as a mill or mine closure and natural disasters.

REO staff facilitate a range of services designed to build and grow local economies, including:

• Economic development assistance to support community and regional needs and opportunities through:
  • Economic development planning
  • Business retention and expansion, including support designed to attract new business to the community and Indigenous economic development.
  • Investment readiness, including identifying funding sources
  • Sector-specific development based on local community needs and strengths
• Support  for communities experiencing economic dislocations or the loss of a major employer through tailored Community Transition Services

To deliver these services, REO staff partner with:

• Indigenous communities
• Local governments
• Businesses
• Economic development agencies

REO Contact Information

Contact a regional manager in your area: