The City of Coquitlam is a vibrant, diverse and growing community of 138,000, which is uniquely situated in the heart of Metro Vancouver. Coquitlam’s proximity to Vancouver, access to markets, transportation and housing options, recreation opportunities, highly educated labour force, open and accessible local government and innovative business community are some of the factors that are driving economic growth. The major sectors are: Technology; Professional Services; Retail / Wholesale Trade; Manufacturing; Public Administration; Transportation; and Construction.A variety of technology and knowledge-based businesses, such as Cantronic Systems, Seon Design, QMI Technologies, Arima Networks, eSecure Data, MedRay Imaging and Graytek, call Coquitlam home. Further, to stimulate growth in the technology sector, the City of Coquitlam has committed to develop progressive solutions that positively impact the community. This is demonstrated by QNet, a wholly owned subsidiary of the City of Coquitlam that has invested in fibre optic infrastructure - 60km to date. The network has allowed Coquitlam to connect the City’s traffic signal system and facilities and provide low-cost broadband services across the City for businesses and residents.The City of Coquitlam is committed to creating a business environment that fosters business growth. In 2013, the City of Coquitlam was honoured to receive the BC Small Business Roundtable’s Open For Business Award from the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training. The City received this award in recognition of its commitment to enhancing business success through innovative policy and program development.To learn more about what Coquitlam has to offer, contact the economic development office at:Economic Development DivisionP: 604.927.3442E:[email protected]/economicdevelopment