Business Counts - June 2017 Stay Connected Regional Statistics & Research Update News & Events

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Regional Statistics & Research Update Census 2016 - Population and Occupied Dwellings Population Comox Valley population grew to 66,527 in 2016, a 4.7% increase since 2011. This is in line with the Provincial and National growth rates over the same period. Occupied Dwellings Two-thirds of occupied Comox Valley homes are single-family dwellings, compared to only 44% in BC. Apartments now make up 30% of the provincial housing stock, but only 11% in the Comox Valley.

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News & Events Comox Valley Media Coverage Over 35 accredited international and domestic media took part in the Media Hosting Program during the BC Shellfish & Seafood Festival earlier in June. Click here to view the growing media coverage on the Comox Valley, its businesses & attractions. CPABC Regional Check-Up Chartered Professional Accountants of BC released their Regional Check-Up which provides an analysis of BC's eight development regions as a place to work, invest, and live, including our Vancouver Island/Coast region.  Preparing for International Travel & Tradeshow Webinar Tradeshows are crucial to expanding your sales outside B.C.’s borders. But the culture, etiquette and expectations of doing business in each country are different. So how do you prepare? Join Small Business BC for this free interactive seminar and learn the dos and don’ts of international business, how to get the most of out of your trip, and learn about the cultural elements that impact business decision-making. July 18; 9:00 - 10:30 am - FREE Register Now