Event hosting is an emerging market on the international stage and one that has recently been identified as a key sector market for the City of Williams Lake. Williams Lake is well positioned to take advantage of this emerging market with its central location in the heart of the Cariboo Chilcotin, a reputation for its strong community spirit, dedicated volunteers originating from a healthy non-profit sector, an active educational system, and an engaged corporate community.
Our goal as a community is to grow existing events as well as to attract new events and bring new opportunities to Williams Lake, helping to diversify the local economy and serve as a catalyst for both sport and cultural development. Currently there are two grants available from the City of Williams Lake that help provide funding to local organizations hosting events:
Tournament Incentive Grant Policy
Conference Incentive Grant Policy
Application Form
In order to maximize the City of Williams Lake’s hosting potential, we are currently in the process of developing materials to help assist event organizers, non-profits, and local organizations in the event planning process.
Stay tuned for more information in the coming months! For more information on Event Hosting please contact:
Kim Emsley-Leik
Events, Marketing, & Sport Tourism
City of Williams Lake
kemsley-leik@williamslake.ca
250.392.1771
