Green Business Development, Training & Economics
We support clients in planning and developing practical, sustainable business opportunities that align with community goals and ecological values. Our work encompasses feasibility assessments, economic analysis, site and infrastructure planning, and hands-on training to support the successful implementation of projects.
Areas of Focus
- Feasibility & Highest-and-Best-Use Reviews: Assessments of Land-Based and Nature-Based Business Opportunities, Including Eco-Tourism, Recreation, Nurseries, and Greenhouse Ventures.
- Business Planning & Analysis: Practical business cases, budgets, operating models, and funding strategies for new and expanding projects.
- Project Implementation Support: Assistance with permitting, site planning, design considerations, procurement, and construction coordination for green-business and eco-tourism builds.
- Training & Capacity Building: Hands-on training in horticulture, greenhouse operations, eco-tourism, and business start-up skills, along with one-on-one advisory support.
Our Experience Includes
- Native plant horticulture and nursery development
- Greenhouse and land-based business feasibility studies
- Eco-tourism planning (campgrounds, nature-based recreation, retreat spaces)
- Socio-economic baseline studies
- Sustainable construction planning and site development
- Market assessments and analysis
- Survey design and community research
- Business start-up consultation
- Certified BC Farm Business Advisory Services
- Green business planning and circular-economy initiatives
Training Programs
Our team designs and implements training courses with topics based around reclamation and native plant horticulture. (Growing our Futures, curriculum development at Royal Roads University)