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| The Revelstoke Business Information Centre |
 Revelstoke
has a history of developing cooperative and collaborative partnerships and
one of the initial strategic partnerships developed was the establishment
of the Revelstoke Enterprise Centre in 1988, renamed the Business
Information Centre in 2005. The Centre is
based on a 'one stop shopping' concept for economic and business
development services. A variety of development initiatives and services
are provided by the participating organizations and all are available at
one central location.
This innovative approach to Economic Development consolidates the delivery of development initiatives and provides a community focus for developmental services. Effective communication and cooperation between the development programs is promoted through sharing of premises and the joint use of support staff and equipment. All participating organizations benefit from the effective use of funds by sharing expenses. The participants in the Business Information Centre are the:
Other organizations that contribute to the economic and business development of Revelstoke include: Click the above links for
additional information, or scroll down the page. |
| Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce |
 The
Chamber of Commerce is a business association whose objective is to promote
through its members, the progress and development of Revelstoke and Region
in order to make it a better place in which to live and work. Policy is set
by a Board of Directors who are elected by the members. Staff includes a
Manager, Tourism Coordinator, Receptionist and up to 5 seasonal Travel
Counsellors. |
Services provided by
the Chamber:
Visit the
Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Website for more detailed information. |
| Community Futures Revelstoke | |
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Community Futures Revelstoke is a broadly based community organization
that assists with local business development and initiates programs and
projects which will address economic adjustment, diversification, employment
development and training. |
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by a 10 member voluntary board and has 5 full time and 1 part time staff.
The corporation is a not for profit community based agency in the business
of assisting individuals with employment, financial and training services.
The corporation serves as an integral part of the community's strategic
development plan which is working towards a community vision. The
organization has successfully served individual clients and the community at
large since 1988.
Services provided include the necessary advice, direction, information, financing and training to assist with the establishment of new business and the expansion and support of existing businesses in the region. The Corporation manages a revolving community loan fund that provides financing for local business development. In addition the CFDC manages a federally funded Self Employment Program designed to help people become entrepreneurs. Visit the
Revelstoke
Community Revelstoke Website for more detailed
information. |
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| Revelstoke Employment Services Centre |
 Assisted,
self assisted and employment services to all unemployed, underemployed
Canadians legally entitled to work in Canada. These services are also
available to Canadians facing imminent layoff.
The Centre is located at 117 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke. SELF ASSISTED SERVICES:
Visit the www.resc.ca website for more information:
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