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growth industries. Overview
 The Comox Valley is one of the fastest growing rural communities in the province. With different economic drivers across several communities, the region is one of the most diversified on Vancouver Island.
Agrifood and Beverage Processing
The Comox Valley is one of the few remaining areas in British Columbia with designated land available for agrifood ventures.
Air Transportation
The Comox Valley International Airport is the fastest growing regional airport in British Columbia with growing 229% since 2000 while BC's total airports have grown just 9%. With expanded facilities there is significant potential for the air cargo industry.
Knowledge-Based and Environmental Technology
The Comox Valley has many technology companies in the region.
Resort Development
The Comox Valley has probably the most diversified tourism economy on the North Island and Mainland Coast, drawing visitors from many different markets.
Value Added Wood Processing
The forest industry continues to make an important contribution to the economy of area and boast opportunities for value-added niche wood products, such as hardwood flooring, custom furniture/cabinetry manufacturing.
Film
The BC film industry has experienced tremendous growth in recent years and The Comox Valley has seen its share of productions. The Valley offers a wide variety of scenery packed into a relatively small geographic area – everything from mountains, snow and lush forest to seaside and beaches, rolling agricultural lands and farms urban scenes and quaint villages and quirky homes. |
