CITY OF CHILLIWACK | 2024 Annual Report 64 65 2024 Annual Report | CITY OF CHILLIWACK The Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation (CEPCO) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the City of Chilliwack, with its own volunteer Board of Directors representing local businesses and community stakeholders. CEPCO’s efforts seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for the community. This is accomplished through business attraction, retention and expansion, workforce attraction and promotion, site selection assistance, immigration investment, and other related supports and services. CEPCO maintains strategic community and government stakeholder partnerships. The Chilliwack Agricultural Commission, Chilliwack Creative Commission and Chilliwack Innovation Network provide outlets and platforms for community economic growth. CEPCO continues to be the lead agency involved in the award-winning development of Canada Education Park that includes the University of the Fraser Valley, RCMP Pacific Region Training Centre, Canada Border Services Agency and Stitó:s Lá:lém Totí:lt Elementary/Middle School. www.businessinchilliwack.com www.lifeinchilliwack.com Health Care – Continued partnership with the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice (CDFP) to develop a temporary accommodation program to support physician recruitment. – Algra Bros Developments leased a unit in District 1881 to CDFP as an initiative of collaboration between CEPCO, CDFP, Fraser Health, and the Chilliwack Medical Staff Association. – Provided administrative support for the Chilliwack Hospital Foundation. Downtown Revitalization – Continued redevelopment of buildings on Wellington Avenue. – Continued construction on the final phase of District 1881. – Chilliwack Community Services opened its new facility at the former Paramount Theatre property. Chilliwack Creative Commission – Hosted the 9th annual PechaKucha (Japanese for "chit chat") event at Cowork Chilliwack. – Assisted the Chilliwack Independent Film Festival in expanding its industry component. – Hosted Creative Third Thursdays event monthly. – Worked with the film industry to facilitate the production of movies, documentaries and commercials. Industrial Land Development – Grand opening of Trouw Nutrition. – Construction began on a new Red Bull dry mix ingredients facility in the Kerr Avenue Processing Park. Agriculture Education – Hosted the 23rd Annual Chilliwack Agriculture Tour with stops at Westar Holsteins, Greendale Acres, and Sth'oqi Aquaculture Ltd. 2024 HIGHLIGHTS CHILLIWACK ECONOMIC PARTNERS CORPORATION (CEPCO)
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