Chilliwack, BC Offers Business A World of Advantages

When people talk about "Beautiful British Columbia," they might as well be talking about Chilliwack, BC. Chilliwack is nestled in a wide, fertile river valley surrounded by endless mountains, miles of crystal clear lakes, and acres of untamed wilderness. It is quite literally one of the most extraordinary areas of the planet.

As part of the Greater Vancouver/Lower Mainland Economic Region, Chilliwack enjoys some of the same benefits as Vancouver: Canada's low cost dollar ... mild temperatures of the Southwest Coast ... proximity to major markets (such as the Pacific Rim) ... and easy access to the United States. Even with all these benefits, Chilliwack has more to offer: low labour costs ... low energy costs ... low land costs ... and generally a much lower cost of living. In fact, Chilliwack's general living expenses are about 35% less than Vancouver -- housing, for example, can be as much as 50% less!

All of these benefits combined with a progressive and proactive economic development initiative make the City of Chilliwack an attractive destination for residents, businesses and tourists. Lower Mainland residents are moving eastward to take advantage of some of the lower land costs. Chilliwack's population (estimated at 81,000 people (2006 Census)) is growing by a steady 2% each year. The number of skilled and qualified workers is increasing. And major corporations, like Stream International (a customer call centre serving the high technology industry), are discovering that there are significant advantages to locating in Chilliwack.

Chilliwack is destined for long-term growth and stability.