The City of Campbell River is marking Small Business Week with a series of events aimed at strengthening ties with local entrepreneurs, including town hall meetings and a business walk later this month
According to a release from the city, the information collected will support long-term planning while helping deliver tangible short-term results.
To participate, residents can attend a drop-in town hall at the Tidemark Theatre at 1220 Shoppers Row on Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or at the Campbell River Airport terminal at 2000 Jubilee Parkway on Oct. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
“By participating in the city’s upcoming business walk and meetings, local businesses will help transform their experiences and insights into clear and current feedback unique to Campbell River. This will then help guide our actions through 2026 and beyond,” said Rose Klukas, the city’s director of economic development and Indigenous relations. “The voices of the business community matter in shaping our economic future. Your input will directly support the resilience and prosperity of our community now and for years to come.”
The meeting at the Tidemark Theatre on Oct. 19 coincides with the one-year anniversary of the Rail Yard Market, and participants can enjoy a barbecue hosted by Destination Campbell River and the Visitor Information Centre.
The city’s business walk will take place Oct. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m., when staff and council members will visit local businesses to hear how things are going, what support is needed and what plans owners have for the future.
The city said Small Business Week activities are part of a broader engagement program aimed at creating a thriving business environment that supports existing enterprises and attracts new investment.
Small Business Week is on in Campbell River Oct. 19 – 25.
