Economic Development
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Economic Development
How is economic development structured at the RDCK?
To achieve their social, environmental, and economic goals, the RDCK strives to empower local communities. Through its sub-regional economic development services, the RDCK provides funding for a variety of opportunities for economic and cultural development. Each service primarily raises funds through taxation in its associated service area.
Economic development commissions have been established by the RDCK Board to further promote economic and cultural opportunities, and receive core funding through the corresponding economic development service. For more information on each economic development commission, please visit the Commissions page.
Economic development partnerships
Each partnership is funded in part through the RDCK’s contributions through the applicable economic development service. Find out more about each of them below.
RDCK Electoral Areas A, B and C have partnered with the Town of Creston and Yakan Nukiy (Lower Kootenay Band) to address economic opportunities and challenges in a collaborative way in the Creston Valley-Kootenay Lake area.
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Economic Action Partnership
Stronger Together
RDCK Electoral Area D, working with the Village of Kaslo, and the Kaslo & District Chamber of Commerce, have developed an economic development and revitalization strategy centered on Kaslo and the North Kootenay Lake area.
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North Kootenay Lake
Kaslo and Area D Economic Development Commission
For nearly 20 years, we’ve been working behind the scenes as the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership to support you—our businesses and residents. In 2025, we’re proud to launch our new name and brand, Greater Nelson Economic Development.
Greater Nelson Economic Development is all about collaboration. Together, we’re building a sustainable, vibrant, and resilient economy for the Nelson area—one that works for all community members and businesses.
Our partnership
Our partnership is made up of the City of Nelson, Regional District of Central Kootenay Areas E & F, Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce, and Community Futures Central Kootenay. We work together to identify and act on community economic development opportunities for our community.
With an advisory committee of community and business leaders and a coordinating committee focused on action, we ensure our work aligns with what matters most to our region.
Addressing local issues that matter most
Whether it’s addressing local economic challenges, supporting businesses, or advocating for policies that benefit us all, Greater Nelson Economic Development is committed to creating a thriving economy—rooted in collaboration and focused on community well-being.