Part of our mandate is strengthening the economic well-being of the Columbia Basin. Over the years, CBT has done this in a variety of ways including training support and counselling for small businesses. We have also helped communities make major economic transitions and helped communities evolve with these changes, such as the Sullivan Mine project in Kimberley or partnering with College of the Rockies to deliver retraining support. In addition, CBT has supported research work in areas such as the skills shortage.

Currently, CBT is reviewing economic issues in the Basin and determining additional roles CBT can play in addressing those issues.