FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 19, 2025
Save the Date: Quadra Island Economic Diversification Plan Release Event<
Quadra Island, BC — The Discovery Islands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the public release of the Quadra Island Economic Diversification Plan – Final Report, to be held at the Quadra Island Community Centre on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Community members, businesses, and organizations are warmly invited to attend this special event, which will include a lunch presentation unveiling the Economic Diversification Plan, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Please RSVP to EDC@dicc.ca by December 29, 2025, to reserve lunch.
Background
The Discovery Islands Chamber of Commerce has been actively engaging the Quadra Island community to develop a comprehensive Economic Diversification Plan. Over the past several months, the project has included:
- A community-wide survey
- Two facilitated workshops with economic sector representatives
- Ten interviews with key knowledge holders
- Review of relevant regional and sectoral economic research
This extensive engagement and analysis have informed the creation of the Economic Diversification Plan with a Directional Roadmap—a high-level strategy designed to guide Quadra Island’s economic diversification over the next one to two decades. As data analysis and summary reports are completed, findings are being posted to a purpose-built project website at www.quadraedp.ca. The site is currently a work in progress and will be finalized by January 3, 2026.
Why This Matters
As traditional economic sectors evolve and global challenges continue to shape local economies, Quadra Island is taking proactive steps to build a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economic future.
The Economic Diversification Plan:
- Reflects broad community input and local values
- Is guided by demographic and sectoral analysis
- Provides a long-term framework for economic sustainability
- Sets the foundation for a future Tourism Sustainability Plan, launching in 2026
Project Team
This initiative is being led by a dedicated and experienced project team:
- Dr. Farhad Moghimehfar, Project Consultant
- Jennifer Banks-Doll, Economic Diversification Coordinator
- Jason Wilson, Director of Economic Development, We Wai Kai Nation
- Discovery Islands Chamber of Commerce Steering Committee, including Carol Ann Terreberry, President
- Carol Perry, Treasurer
- Tina Oswald, Councillor
Funding for this project is provided by the Province of British Columbia through the Rural Economic Development and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) and the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICE-T).
Contact
Carol Ann Terreberry Discovery Islands Chamber of Commerce
Email: admin@dicc.ca
Website: www.dicc.ca