The City of Coquitlam is experiencing significant growth and investment at a faster pace compared to most of the Metro Vancouver region. Coquitlam’s economy is booming and is home to a growing business community. Learn why businesses find Coquitlam an excellent place to invest, innovate and prosper.

Economic Development in the News

• City of Coquitlam's growth opportunities are profiled in BC Business. 
• Coquitlam Works on Cutting Red Tape. 
• Coquitlam to Host Canadian Women's Open Golf Tournament in 2012 - Viewership for the Tournament is 117 million, worldwide. 
• Coquitlam’s International Web Express places 62nd on Business in Vancouver’s Top 100 fastest-growing Companies in B.C. 
• Douglas College Coquitlam Campus Set to Grow by 850 Students. 
• QNet to Connect with Coquitlam Schools. 

Our business community is driving job creation and economic growth with their entrepreneurship, commitment, and innovation.Read about what we’re doing to help.

Testimonials

"The Express are pleased to call the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex in Coquitlam home and look forward to continuing to work with the community and providing entertaining hockey for our fans."
- Darcy Rota Governor, Coquitlam Express Jr A Hockey

"Our decision to locate in Coquitlam was made easier by the city's commitment to developing a positive business climate. For WebExpress, working with the City has been a very good experience. In other jurisdictions, we are used to having an anonymous relationship with local governments, with the City of Coquitlam it is like talking and working with your neighbour."
- Byron Sheardown, President and CEO, WebExpress

"Our company has found the openness, progressive thinking and professionalism of the Council and staff at the City of Coquitlam to the development approvals process to be very unique. The attitude and approach of City representatives has facilitated the continuing improvement of the Coquitlam Centre property."
- Geoff Nagel, Director of Development, Western Canada, Morguard Investments

"Coquitlam has a number of advantages ranging from a central location in the Lower Mainland, to close proximity to the City of Vancouver, to an innovative and supportive business environment. We strongly encourage you to examine the many advantages of growing your business in the City of Coquitlam."
- Irene Barr, President, Business Centre Solutions

For further information on tourism development opportunities, please contact:

David Munro
Manager, Economic Development
City of Coquitlam
3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2
Phone: 604-927-3442