Doing Business in Port Coquitlam

No longer the secret that it once was, Port Coquitlam has businesses of every size and type, ranging from home-based operations to national enterprises employing hundreds of people. Centrally located with excellent transportation links, Port Coquitlam is in the midst of an extended growth period that is seeing investment in both new and established business areas, accompanied by strong residential growth that is increasing the supply of ready-made customers.

Much of the city’s charming, walkable downtown has been re-built with new apartments and townhouses, and the Dominion Triangle shopping area is almost complete. In addition, the city unveiled its newly built 205,000 square-foot Port Coquitlam Community Centre in late 2021.

With a wide range of service and industrial businesses — located in both established and new commercial and industrial areas — local businesses have selected Port Coquitlam as the base for their business reasons including: • Proximity to transportation corridors • Availability of skilled workforce, services and amenities • Competitive lease rates • The City’s picturesque setting Knowing the value that local businesses bring, and the contributions they make to our city, the City’s government has taken steps to make the city more business-friendly. This includes streamlining regulations and approval processes, expanding online services, actively marketing area businesses, and supporting local business organizations. The City also introduced Biz Hub (portcoquitlam.ca/bizhub), a onestop shop for business and development services and one-on-one support. Port Coquitlam encourages business owners, operators and potential investors to communicate directly with the City regarding their questions and concerns. For more information on doing business in Port Coquitlam, contact the Development Services Department by emailing planning@portcoquitlam.ca.

PHOTOS:

TOP LEFT: Kyle O’Genski serves up a doggie bowl of water for thirsty four-legged visitors to the patio of his Port Coquitlam brewery, Patina. Photo by Mario Bartel, Tri-City News BOTTOM LEFT: Sadat and Siawash Noori of Dinakis Mediterranean Grill put together hundreds of lunches in their Port Coquitlam restaurant to be delivered to front line health care workers. Photo by Mario Bartel, Tri-City News BOTTOM RIGHT: Giggle Dam dinner theatre in downtown Port Coquitlam has been serving up dinner and entertainment in downtown PoCo for over 10 years. Photo by Mario Bartel, Tri-City News