Economic Development

Our mission at the City of Langley is to help our existing businesses flourish and to invite new businesses to join our thriving community.

With a goal to eliminate the red tape, we are committed to providing "one-stop shopping." Whether you are a current or prospective Langley business operator, we will meet with you to learn more about your business, explore your wants and needs, and identify areas where we can help you grow. Our support might include:

  • Business Set-up and Development: We can coordinate communications with city hall officials, provincial and federal agencies, and local service providers to get you set-up.
  • Real Estate: We can help you identify hot opportunities for development and redevelopment, and connect you with area real estate specialists.
  • Government Support Programs: We can help you find government funding and/or support programs to aid in your human resources, training or marketing efforts.

Whatever your needs, the City of Langley is committed to helping you get your business rolling. To learn more you can view the City's Economic Development Strategy, Business Retention and Recruitment Strategy, NAIOP Industrial Development Cost Survey and/or Retail Trade Area Study.Feel free to browse our 2011 Economic Development Magazine (8.6MB PDF). Visit our Community Profile web page to view community, statistical and neighbourhood profiles.

Contacts

Gerald Minchuk

Director of Development Services & Economic Development

(604) 514-2815

Roy Beddow

Deputy Director of Development Services & Economic Development

(604) 514-2817

Manjit Sohi

Chief Building & Licensing Inspector

(604) 514-2816

vacant position

Oscar Sieg

Building Inspector / Plan Checker

Plan Checker / Inspector

(604) 514-2818

(604) 514-2831

Gail Wadd

Permits and Business Licensing Clerk

(604) 514-2804

Largest Employers

largest employers

Langley Partners

Downtown Langley Business Association

Website: http://www.downtownlangley.com/

The Downtown Langley Business Association is a business improvement association whose goal is to increase the success of Downtown Langley businesses through marketing to prospective customers, attracting new businesses and negotiating with government.

Greater Langley Chamber Of Commerce

Website: http://www.langleychamber.com/

The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce supports most of the City of Langley's business set-up.

Township Of Langley

Website: http://www.tol.bc.ca/

The Township of Langley is under a separate municipal jurisdiction from the City of Langley. However, the two jurisdictions work cooperatively on a number of initiatives.

City of Surrey

Website: http://www.surrey.ca/

A portion of Langley's functional business district is located in the City of Surrey. The City of Langley works cooperatively with the City of Surrey on many joint ventures.

Metro Vancouver

Website: metrovancouver.org

The City of Langley is a member municipality of Metro Vancouver. Information on the City of Langley can also be found on their website under Livable Centres