Business Walk to happen in Shawnigan this Thursday

Business Walk to happen in Shawnigan this Thursday

Economic Development Cowichan staff will be conducting a Business Walk in the Shawnigan area on Thursday, March 3, 2022. This will be the first of a series of Business Walks planned in communities in the Cowichan region. Staff members will be walking door-to-door from...
New Tech Curriculum Proposed for VIU Cowichan

New Tech Curriculum Proposed for VIU Cowichan

Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) and partners are pleased to report that the Cowichan Tech Training Initiative has reached a milestone – the completion of an inclusive industry-focused tech curriculum for Cowichan. The initiative, launched in 2019, aims to develop...
Providing a Living Wage to Attract and Retain Employees

Providing a Living Wage to Attract and Retain Employees

As businesses continue to struggle with the labour shortage, providing a Living Wage could be one action employers can take to attract and retain employees. But what is a “Living Wage”? It’s the calculated hourly amount a family needs to cover basic living expenses to...