Investing in BC's Powell River Regional District

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Region:  Vancouver Island and Coast

The Powell River Regional District (PRRD) is a British Columbian local government authority incorporating 5 electoral areas and one municipality (the City of Powell River). We provide services such as land use planning, emergency preparedness and 911, solid waste management, regional parks and fire protection to our residents.

The PRRD covers an area of approximately 5,000 sq km lo... Read More

http://powellriverrd.bc.ca

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Community Size: 6,984.50 km²

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NOTE: Driving distances are measured using the road/ferry network starting with a key point in a community (e.g main office address).

 

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Auto Repair Business is a business for sale in BC.
Business for Sale
Auto Repair Business

19 - 1343 Alberni Hwy, Parksville, BC
@Automotive repair "business" for sale. Thriving business with excellent profits and a great reputation. This shop is a a 4-5 bay set up, with 4 hoists and loads of great equipment. Lots of great clientele. This business has been operating for about 30 plus years. Parksville Car Clinic is owned and ... continue

5005 Tomkinson Road is a commercial real estate opportunity in BC.
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5005 Tomkinson Road

5005 Tomkinson Road, Powell River, BC, V8A 0C5
1,066 sq ft office building with laundry, small kitchenette and bathroom, and +/- 2,100 sq ft 5- bedroom, 2 bathroom residence and 12f x 52f 1 bed, 1 bath manufactured home currently rented. +/-1.5 acres leveled and prepped for storage and about 30 acres of level land fronting a property access road... continue

7040 Barnet St is a commercial real estate opportunity in BC.
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7040 Barnet St

7040 Barnet St, Powell River, BC, V8A 2A1
FreshCo anchored building with a Chevron Gas Station on the corner. Property is adjacent Powell River Town Centre. Space will be fully demised by Sobey's. Inducements and Term are negotiable.... continue

Success Stories

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CrowdEmotion Opens Victoria Office

CrowdEmotion is a London based human artificial intelligence (AI) company that enables individuals and organisations to safely read body language through their everyday devices to measure, model and simulate human experiences. It has established an office in Victoria, British Columbia (B.C... continue

 
 
Brazilian Tech Company Drawn to British Columbia

A Brazilian software development company has found the ideal location for expanding its operations – in Victoria, British Columbia. Founded in 2004, Daitanserves a global client base from multiple locations, including Campinas, Brazil and San Ramon, California. Now, the company has... continue

 
 
B.C. Cleantech Company Drives Fuel Efficiency in Trucking Industry

Sidney, B.C.-based Empire Hydrogen Energy Systems Inc. is sparking interest and sales in North American trucking fleets. The company’s innovative new fuel enhancement system allows large diesel engines to burn fuel 10-25% more efficiently.   The system consists of a small box of... continue