Call for Local Artisans to Design Bicycle Racks for Shawnigan Village

The Shawnigan Residents Association (SRA), with support from Economic Development Cowichan (EDC), is seeking qualified artisans and metal workers in the Cowichan Valley to design and fabricate artistic bicycle racks. The bike racks will be installed as part of a...
Workforce Housing Survey: The results are in!

Workforce Housing Survey: The results are in!

The Workforce Housing Survey closed on July 3, 2022. The feedback gathered from both employers and employees provides an overview of the existing housing impacts, needs and preferences. This information will be used as a baseline for the development of the regional Workforce Housing Strategy.

Cobble Hill Business Walk happening next Thursday June 16

Cobble Hill Business Walk happening next Thursday June 16

Economic Development Cowichan staff, partners and elected officials will be conducting a Business Walk in the industrial and commercial areas of Cobble Hill on Thursday, June 16, 2022. This is the third in a series of Business Walks in communities around Cowichan. The...
Help us find housing solutions for Cowichan’s workers

Help us find housing solutions for Cowichan’s workers

We’ve heard from businesses across the Cowichan region: the housing crisis is affecting employers’ ability to attract and retain employees. Economic Development Cowichan is working on a Workforce Housing Strategy to find solutions to housing Cowichan’s workers,...