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

Jen is a proud Coast Salish member of the K’ómoks First Nation. She is passionate about entrepreneurship and marketing, but what she is most whole-heartedly fervent about is happiness, health and inclusion for all our members…

Jennifer Knox, KEDC CEO
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…
Guy Wright, KEDC Natural Resource Manager

Sharon relocated to the Comox Valley from Victoria in 2016. Sharon has spent more than 30 years in Finance, Accounting and Human Resources in the private sector, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to her position as the Finance Officer of K’ómoks Economic Development Corp (KEDC)… 

Sharon Killbery, KEDC Financial Officer

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…

April Shopland, KEDC Director, President
Interested in working with us?

The K’ómoks First Nation Economic Development Corp. has a number of high-profile investment and joint-venture opportunities for progressive investors looking for business ventures.

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