Rethinking Construction Waste: A Community Validation Session on Circular Solutions
Join Synergy Foundation’s Project Zero team on February 19 for a virtual session exploring circular opportunities for construction and demolition (C&D) waste. The Validation Session is part of the Circular Economy Hub Project, an initiative to turn C&D waste...
Public Sector Buyers Expo: A Practical Entry Point to Federal Procurement for Smaller Businesses
Selling goods or services to the federal government can offer stable, long-term opportunities for smaller businesses, but the procurement process can feel complex. To help demystify federal procurement, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is hosting a Public...
Boosting BC’s Food and Agriculture Exports: A New Provincial Program
British Columbia’s vibrant food and agriculture sector now has a major new opportunity to expand its global footprint through the BC Agriculture and Food Export Program (BCAFE). This initiative, funded jointly by the governments of Canada and British Columbia and...
Join the Conversation on the Future of Tourism Investment
Tourism activity influences far more than visitor experiences alone. From retail and food services to arts, agriculture, transportation, and professional services, many businesses and organizations benefit from a strong and well-managed visitor economy. With that in...
From Field to Future: Why Cowichan Producers Should Attend the Islands Agriculture Show
The upcoming Islands Agriculture Show is back at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds on January 30–31, 2026. Whether you run a small farm, a greenhouse, a value-added business, or supply services to the agriculture sector, this show offers a unique, face-to-face space to...
Love at First Sweep: Supporting Food Security Through Community Fun
This February, Cowichan residents are invited to lace up their grippers, grab a broom, and sweep for a good cause. Love at First Sweep is a playful, community-focused fundraiser supporting the development of the Beverly Street Food Hub, an important new piece of food...
2025 Living Wage for the Cowichan region rises to $25.75
Social Planning Cowichan has released the 2025 Living Wage for the Cowichan region, confirming that the hourly rate needed to cover basic expenses has increased to $25.75 per hour. This is the highest rate reported since the calculation began, and slightly above last...
Cowichan Valley Draft Cycling Tourism Strategy & Public Survey
UPDATE: This survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the draft strategy. The final Cycling Tourism Strategy is currently being finalized and will be published upon completion. Let's talk cycling! Are you interested in cycling tourism...
AI Upskilling for Small Business: Unlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just for tech giants — it’s transforming how small businesses operate, innovate, and grow. From automating routine tasks and improving customer engagement to streamlining marketing and enhancing decision-making, AI tools are...
What the BC Labour Market Outlook for 2025–2035 Means for Businesses in the Cowichan Region
WorkBC has published the 2025-2035 BC Labour Market Outlook, which provides a 10-year forecast of the flow of supply and demand for labour in the province. This ten-year forecast offers important insights into hiring, skills development, and operational planning for...
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Economic
Development
Cowichan
135 Third Street
Duncan, BC
Canada V9L 1R9
edc@cvrd.bc.ca
T 250.746.7880
TF 1.866.746.2508