Business & Economic Development
Stó:lō Development Corporation
Stó:lō Development Corporation (SDC), is a for-profit Corporation, incorporated under the provisions of the British Columbia Companies Act in 1996, owned by Stó:lō Nation, as the sole shareholder. Under directions from Stó:lō Nation and the Board, SDC provides the following programs and services:
- SDC is the principle economic development, marketing and promotional organization for Stó:lō Nation.
- SDC is the Business Investment Vehicle for Stó:lō Nation and participating Stó:lō Bands and businesses.
- SDC pursues business joint ventures and investment opportunities on behalf of Stó:lō Nation, the Stó:lō communities and Stó:lō stakeholders, that meet the established Investment Criteria developed by SDC.
- SDC has developed a comprehensive program of revenue-generating activities with the long-term goal for SDC to be fully financially self-sufficient within five years.
Stó:lō Community Futures
Community Futures Development Corporation of Stó:lō (SCF) supports First Nation Communities within the traditional Stó:lō Territory through a range of community economic development initiatives and programs. SCF provides entrepreneurial services and access to capital through business development loans and funding initiatives, to existing and new Aboriginal businesses.
Stó:lō Tourism Commission
Stó:lō Tourism Commission Promotes Aboriginal Tourism in the Stó:lō Territory throughout the Fraser Valley. Unique tourism operations include Cultural Interpretive Centres, Longhouses, Pit Houses, Boat Tours, Campgrounds, Cultural Events, Canoe Races, Pow Wows, and Agri Tourism.
Aboriginal Tourism is a growing industry in British Columbia. Many programs and opportunities are available for travelers, existing businesses, and of course, Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Providers. This site has been designed for three reasons:
- To showcase the existing Aboriginal Tourism Products and Services in the area
- To communicate to Aboriginal People in the Stó:lõ Territory the opportunities that exist in the Aboriginal Tourism Industry
- To offer resources to existing businesses and those wishing to start their own businesses
Contact Stó:lō Community Futures Development Corporation
Vedder Crossing Plaza
Unit 29 - 6014 Vedder Road
Chilliwack, BC
Canada
V2R 5M4
Phone: 604-858-0009
Fax: 604-858-3829
Website
| Stó:lō Development Corporation: | www.stolodevcorp.com |
| Stó:lō Community Futures: | www.stolocf.com |
| Stó:lō Tourism Commission: | www.stolotourism.ca |
