The City of Coquitlam is one of Metro Vancouver’s fastest-growing municipalities, with business owners and entrepreneurs drawn to the community for its strategic location, competitive business costs, access to a highly skilled workforce and the City’s commitment to supporting local businesses.
Located at the edge of nature and connected to the region through a growing transit network, Coquitlam offers businesses a rare combination: metropolitan opportunity with a strong sense of community.
Over the past decade, over $2 billion in transit, transportation and civic infrastructure has been invested into the city, helping create the conditions for long-term economic growth. These investments are positioning Coquitlam for the future as the community prepares to accommodate an expected 38 percent population increase by 2051.
But infrastructure is just one part of Coquitlam’s story.
Supporting business at every stage of growth
Across the city, more than 8,000 businesses contribute to a vibrant and diverse local economy, from entrepreneurs launching new ventures to established companies expanding their operations. Together, they are supported by a labour force of more than 80,000 people, offering employers access to a highly educated and skilled talent pool.
To support this growing business community, the City continues to invest in services designed to make starting, operating and expanding a business easier.
At the centre of that effort is Invest Coquitlam—Coquitlam’s Economic Development Office, which is a dedicated hub for businesses at every stage of growth. Through the Invest Coquitlam website, companies can access market data, research and strategic insights to help inform important business decisions. The office also connects businesses with local programs, organizations and resources that support innovation, workforce development and investment opportunities.
For business owners and entrepreneurs navigating the early stages of growth, Business LinQ is an additional resource. Located at City Hall, Business LinQ provides one-on-one guidance on starting and operating a business and helps entrepreneurs navigate the City’s permitting and licensing processes.
Together, these services reflect Coquitlam’s broader commitment to building a business-friendly community where companies can succeed.
And as the city continues to grow, the focus remains clear: creating the conditions that allow businesses to innovate, invest and build their future.
To find out more information on doing business in Coquitlam, contact the Economic Development Office at [email protected] or visit InvestCoquitlam.ca.
