Aug 14, 2023
Build resiliency into your business with help from the Rural Advisory Program Recognizing the importance of small and medium sized business in our regional economy, Community Futures Central Island has launched a program for businesses that provides free one-on-one...
Sep 10, 2020
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....
Jul 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...
Jul 14, 2020
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...
Jul 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...