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The current COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly.
Economic Development Cowichan and community partners are conducting a series of surveys that will assess the progress of economic recovery within the regional district.
Results of the second survey are now available. Visit our COVID-19 business resiliency and recovery centre.
Keep your business up-to-date with the latest COVID-19 announcements, restrictions & resources.
Imagine waking up to misty green valleys, giant stands of cedar, spectacular ocean views, and rolling farmland.
Close to major population centres in Victoria, Nanaimo and the Lower Mainland, the region enjoys an inviting network of unique communities and landscapes combined with easy access to urban markets and cultural amenities. Cowichan is shaped by a vibrant, well-balanced economy, a strong labour force, a strategic location and progressive business and community organizations. Economic Development Cowichan blazes a new trail in Cowichan, with a bold entrepreneurial spirit that embraces new possibilities.
Business Survey Shows Modest Economic Improvements in the Regional Economy
In response to the unparalleled economic impacts of COVID-19, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and community partners have compiled the results of a "second survey" to assess the changing effects of the pandemic on the local business community. The survey, conducted in August, was completed by 101 owners and/or operators representing a broad cross-section of Cowichan businesses. The results show that the Cowichan economy has experienced a modest improvement since the first survey...
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Top five reasons to locate your business to Cowichan
- Central location that is easy to access and connected by air and sea.
- Growing population that is pushing demand for new services and products.
- Diversified workforce with access to skills development programs.
- Competitive property options for industrial and commercial land.
- The warmest year-round climate in Canada.
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Economic
Development
Cowichan
Economic
Development
Cowichan
135 Third Street
Duncan, BC
Canada V9L 1R9
[email protected]
T 250.746.7880
TF 1.866.746.2508