Project Description
K’ómoks Economic Development Corporation (KEDC)
“We are in the business of developing the economic possibilities of the nation for the future.”
The K’ómoks Economic Development Corp (KEDC) is a key economic stakeholder in the Comox Valley. The community has always relied on the rich bounty from land and sea. Today, Band owned and operated businesses focus on tourism and natural resources, weaving past and present into a strong economic future for the K’ómoks people.
The KEDC has a number of high-profile investment and joint-venture opportunities for progressive investors looking for business ventures.
OUR TEAM
Guy is a K’ómoks member. His given name is wa’kadzi ala’kila, which translates to ‘good great man and giver of elk blankets’.
He’s been in the forest industry for more than 20 years, mainly working as a Forestry Engineer. He enjoys the fast-paced work environment and evolving with the ever-changing industry…
April Shopland is a member of the K’ómoks First Nation. She has a Master’s Degree in Education from Simon Fraser University and a strong commitment to assisting young people with their educational goals. From 1986 to 1997, she was the Education Coordinator for the KFN, and served a two-year term on K’ómoks Council…
Bruce Billie is a member of the K’ómoks First Nation and has worked in the fishing industry for years. He has worked for BC Ferries for the past 35 years and has been a second officer for 20 years. In addition, he has looked after his family-owned business Boatways. Bruce has been on the board of directors since the start of Pentlatch Seafoods…
Lynnel was born and raised in the Comox Valley, where she graduated from Vanier Senior Secondary School. She continued her studies in accounting and business law at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo. After completing her diploma, she moved back to the Comox Valley where she has worked mainly in administration…