About the Company

Message from Venture Kamloops’ Executive Director Jim Anderson

 

“For me, the key message in the mission statement of Venture Kamloops is that we are to “create economic growth.” I take that job very seriously and we have developed a strategy that targets the key areas to create the growth our city needs.

 

As a part of the Kamloops community, we at Venture Kamloops believe our mission starts with the support of local businesses. We make it our goal to give every business in Kamloops, large or small, the best chance to succeed. Whether it is mentorship for a new entrepreneur, or guidance and research for an existing business, Venture Kamloops has the resources to guide the business owner through the opportunities and obstacles that are inevitable to any business.

 

We think of ourselves as a partner in business and view the success of Kamloops businesses as ours too.”

 

— Jim Anderson, Executive Director of Venture Kamloops

 

 

What Venture Kamloops Does

 

As the economic development arm of the City of Kamloops, Venture Kamloops’ focus is just that, economic development. The team works to provide the most up-to-date information to those interested in starting their business in Kamloops or expanding operations into the city.

 

Venture Kamloops’ mission is to create economic growth to establish the city as the premiere location for business development. This is done by featuring the city’s resources and offering comprehensive information plus a full spectrum of support services to investors and entrepreneurs. All of the services provided are complimentary and with no obligation.

 

Retention & Expansion

 

Predominantly, the largest percentage of a community’s job growth and capital investment comes from companies already doing business within the city. It is critical to not only monitor the health and expectations of these existing businesses, but to also understand the perceptions that could adversely impact their growth. An important part of what we do is to work with companies to help facilitate access to programs, individuals, partners and sources of funding to improve their chances of success. The lead at Venture Kamloops in this area is Colin O’Leary, Manager-Business Retention & Expansion.

 

Attraction

 

Venture Kamloops works with companies throughout the world to help expand or relocate them to the city of Kamloops. Our process of attraction consists of email, phone, site tours, familiarization tours, tradeshows and personal introductions to local business and community leaders. Lead generation is one of our biggest keys in finding the right businesses to compliment the Kamloops economy. The lead at Venture Kamloops in this area is Jim Anderson, Executive Director.

 

Support

 

One of the biggest needs facing business in today’s economy is the ability to partner with those who can assist in the growth of their company, to help with that “Next Step.” Targeted market analysis on business and economic conditions, along with the promotion of Kamloops business on a local, provincial, national and international scale, are some of the ways in which Venture Kamloops takes an advisory role in the business community.

 

Information

 

Being the “go to” source for business information is a key objective for Venture Kamloops. Our team provides the resources and information on the economic picture of the community through quarterly updates, periodic publications, and by assisting with research for businesses to help them make informed moves to keep their businesses on the right path.

 

Contact our team at Venture Kamloops and get the conversation started to find out how we may assist you.