Communities face a growing range of economic challenges, from natural disasters and infrastructure disruptions to labour shortages, industry changes, and global economic uncertainty. Building economic resiliency helps communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from these disruptions while supporting long-term economic stability and growth.

BCEDA's Economic Resiliency and Recovery program provides practical tools, strategies, and planning resources that help communities better understand risks, strengthen preparedness, and develop effective recovery plans.

Programs can be tailored to local needs and delivered in a variety of formats.

Available Options

Economic Resiliency Overview Presentation

A one-hour introduction to economic resiliency concepts, recovery planning, and community preparedness. Ideal for elected officials, community organizations, and economic development committees.

Economic Resiliency Workshop

A half-day or full-day workshop that explores economic risk assessment, resiliency planning, recovery strategies, stakeholder engagement, and leading practices from communities across British Columbia and beyond.

Community Recovery Planning Program

A guided, hands-on program that helps communities develop a practical economic recovery plan. Participants work through facilitated exercises, planning templates, and action planning activities that can be customized to local priorities and circumstances.

Who Should Attend?

•  Economic development practitioners
•  Local government staff
•  Emergency management personnel
•  Chambers of commerce
• Community organizations
• Indigenous communities

Benefits

•  Improve community preparedness
•  Identify economic vulnerabilities and opportunities
•  Strengthen recovery planning capacity
•  Develop practical recovery actions
• Build long-term economic resiliency

Contact BCEDA to discuss the option that best fits your community's needs.