Metal Tech Alley is a facilitating regional transition towards the ‘Circular Economy’ model. This supply chain based approach develops the local economy while simultaneously improving our relationship with the environment. Learn all about it here. The first 5 projects listed here are Metal Tech Alley initiatives…
R&D Support for Circular Economy Innovation
Providing local companies with the resources and opportunities to work with academics on circular economy innovation opportunities. Companies will be matched with students and faculty who are conducting research related to their industry. This project will allow students to experience applied research in an industry setting, and make the R&D process more accessible for local companies.
Industrial Land Inventory and Zoning Standardization
For investors to be successful it is crucial to reduce complications and red tape. The LCIC has developed an easy to access inventory of industrial and commercial land in the Lower Columbia. As part of this process, standardization of zoning bylaws will be a priority to reduce complications for investors.
View the Industrial Land Inventory Map HERE
Shared Initiatives
West Kootenay Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot Program
Led by Community Futures Central Kootenay, the LCIC is supporting the implementation of the Rural & Northern Immigration Program in the West Kootenay. This pilot project aims to give communities more opportunities to help immigrants who are already living in them. This approach is more successful in helping immigrants integrate into rural communities where they are often more isolated. CFCK is working closely with Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy who provides settlement services in the West Kootenay to support all applicants. LCIC staff sit on the steering committee of RNIP program in the West Kootenay and assist with assessing applications.
BC Provincial Nominee Program – Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot
This immigration program is designed specifically to attract entrepreneurs to rural communities in industry sectors that match with community needs. The LCIC is managing this program for Trail and Rossland. The LCIC has assisted a total of 5 immigrants through the initial phase of application so far. Currently, this project is mostly on hold due to COVID-19 travel restrictions which are preventing potential entrepreneurs from visiting our communities.
Trail and Area Economic Resilience Action Plan (ERAP)
Led by Community Futures Greater Trail, in close collaboration with the LCIC, and the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce, the ERAP provides guidance for the roles and activities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from economic disruption. Members from all three organizations and the RDKB currently form the ERAP Executive Committee. The COVID-19 pandemic is an excellent demonstration of how important it is to have a plan in place to mitigate the effects of and support recovery from a major economic disruption. The ERAP is meant to cover many kinds of disasters including natural, technological, pandemics, recessions, etc.
