Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - One of the winners in NexStream 3.0 comes from Cortes Island.

The Gathering Place was awarded $10,000 “For running an exceptionally community-minded business, that never compromises ethics for gain. Their ethically imported spices and regionally grown herbs are of exceptional quality. They are the epitome of what a local business can be.”

This is the third year that Campbell River has held a NexStream Competition.

According to Mayor Andy Adams, “NexStream 3.0 highlighted the innovation that’s happening right here in Campbell River and throughout British Columbia. In addition to its core challenges, this year’s competition also offered a community stream to showcase local, community-focused businesses. We’re proud to have a competition of this calibre to shine a spotlight on our incredible community and enrich the growing innovation economy. 

The competition is funded and administered by the Campbell River Area Angel Group (CRAAG), with support from the city of Campbell River.