Mental Health and Wellbeing Coffee Chat

Tune in on July 23rd, 2020 at 10AM PST, to explore topics around what kind of expectations we should have on ourselves to perform at 100% during these times, plus mental health tools we can utilize to support ourselves and those in our business community. Further, we...
COVID-19 Support for Business –Update for July 10 – 16, 2020

COVID-19 Support for Business –Update for July 10 – 16, 2020

Stats Canada Releases June Labour Force Survey: The survey highlights positive signs of recovery in the BC economy.  According to the data, the number of people employed in BC rose by 118,000 in June, following an increase of 43,000 in May.  These gains have brought...
COVID-19 Support for Business –Update for July 10 – 16, 2020

Cowichan Valley Recognized as New Wine Producing Region

British Columbians shopping for a bottle of BC wine will see a new area recognized for their grape-growing and winemaking on the label – the Cowichan Valley. The Cowichan Valley is being recognized as a new sub-geographical indication (sub-GI), an official and...
COVID-19 Support for Business –Update for July 10 – 16, 2020

COVID-19 Support for Business –Update for July 1 – 9, 2020

FREE Tool and Programs to Support Cowichan Businesses Island Good License – Cowichan businesses making local products can get a free marketing boost from the Island Good Program. Economic Development Cowichan and Community Futures Cowichan have partnered with...