Chilliwack is recognized as one of the most business-friendly communities in the region. The City of Chilliwack, along with the Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation (CEPCO), works with businesses and developers to fast-track permit approvals, provide flexible solutions, and organize business support programs and services to help new and existing Chilliwack businesses achieve success.
Competitive costs, combined with a strong economy and excellent quality of life make Chilliwack a destination of interest for prospective businesses, investors, and residents.
Chilliwack is located in southwest British Columbia in a regional market of almost 3 million people. With easy access to international freight ways, Chilliwack is ideally situated for industrial, commercial, and institutional businesses.
Chilliwack has an estimated population of 107,800 as of 2025, including First Nations communities within city boundaries. The last 5 years have seen steady growth, adding approximately 8,400 residents over this period at a rate of 8.5%.
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