The Chilliwack Innovation Network is a standing committee tasked with developing opportunities, partnerships, projects and events that foster innovation. The committee is comprised of private sector businesses, educational institutions, and business support organizations.
The Network is focused on supporting entrepreneurs, business start-ups, and established businesses in the community that are primarily focused on technology-related ideas and business practices.
The success of the network will be best achieved through the development of partnerships and grass roots initiatives that include a wide range of people interested in strengthening the entrepreneurial environment for technology based start-ups, education, and innovation in Chilliwack. The best role for CEPCO is to facilitate connections and support that are sustainable, ensure that adequate resources are available, and value is provided. The role of the Chilliwack Innovation Network is “to develop an innovation mindset in our community through education and support of unique business growth initiatives.”
The following projects, events and groups are examples of activities currently underway or in development in Chilliwack via the efforts of people and organizations involved in the Chilliwack Innovation Network.
northsocial.ca – Launching a Canadian-owned Social Media Platform
Gerry Enns Contracting (GEC) – Building an Enduring Legacy
Gaurav Maan (Mann Farms) – Farm, Food, and Fun
Rob Hasell (Emil Anderson Group) – Leading at Scale
Hillary Connelly (Homemade Chilliwack Shoppe) – Amplifying Local Makers
Daniel Kanis (Evolve Digital) – Refining as You Go
John Forde (P3 Products) – Finding the Optimum Size
Jeff Boychuk (Universal Construction) – Finding the Optimum Size
Stan Vander Waal (Rainbow Greenhouses) – Growing a Flourishing Greenhouse Business
CEPCO acknowledges S’ólh Téméxw, the unceded traditional lands of the Stó:lō, the People of the River, where we live and work.