CEPCO
CEPCO’s mission statement is “Attracting
and facilitating economic growth”. To
accomplish this, CEPCO:
Supports local businesses in
achieving their growth plans
through Chilliwack Business Link,
CEPCO’s business retention and
expansion program.
Encourages and works with
businesses outside Chilliwack to
establish their businesses in the
community.
Engages businesses in key
industries, such as agriculture,
manufacturing, health care,
technology, education, film, and
aviation / aerospace.
CEPCO facilitates strategies through
partnerships with many community
and government stakeholders as well as
CEPCO’s subsidiaries:
Chilliwack Agricultural Commission
Chilliwack Film Commission
CEPCO continues to be the lead agency
involved in the development of Canada
Education Park. The redevelopment
of the former CFB Chilliwack presents
economic development opportunities
and the Park includes the following
agencies:
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)
Justice Institute of British Columbia
RCMP Pacific Region Training
Centre
Canada Border Services Agency
Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation (CEPCO) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the City of
Chilliwack with its own Board of Directors, consisting of representatives from local businesses
and community stakeholders. The financial activities of this organization are consolidated
into the Environmental Development section of the City’s financial statements.
CEPCO
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