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, and...
New State of the Cowichan Economy report highlights the latest trends in our region
Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) has relaunched its recovery dashboard as the State of the Cowichan Economy report. This new report takes a broader view than the previous series, highlighting the latest data and economic trends for the Cowichan Valley Regional...
Circular economy project to accelerate business innovation
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) will participate in an island-wide pilot project to support local businesses to include circular economy concepts in their operations. The Vancouver Island Coast Economic Developers’ Association (VICEDA) is leading this...
Cowichan Bay Business Walk to happen May 5 & 6
Economic Development Cowichan staff will be conducting a Business Walk in the Cowichan Bay on Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6, 2022. This is the second in a series of Business Walks planned in communities in the Cowichan region. Staff members will be walking...
Prepare for the Unexpected with Community Futures’ Business Continuity Planning Tool and Workshop
Community Futures Cowichan is hosting a free online Business Continuity Planning Workshop on April 27 from 8-10am. The workshop coincides with the launch of the Business Continuity Planning Tool, a free online resource that guides business owners through the creation...
Participate in the Cowichan Internet and Cellular Connectivity Strategy
Internet speeds and cell connectivity matter to your business. Whether you’re running an e-commerce website or communicating with your team in the field, you need fast, reliable, and affordable solutions, and we want to help. Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) is...
Shape the future of the Cowichan region by participating in CVRD Community Circles
Is there enough industrial land in Cowichan? Should agricultural properties be permitted secondary dwellings? If these questions caught your attention, now is the time to share your thoughts on how the Cowichan region should grow and develop in the future. Have your...
Become a certified inclusive employer with training from the new Inclusive Employers Hiring HUB
ETHOS Career Management Group has launched the Inclusive Employers Hiring HUB (The HUB), a free resource for Vancouver Island employers to help with hiring, employee retention, and to support staff with disabilities. The HUB provides training and resources to get you...
Lunch n’ Learn | A Brave New Employment World with Ingrid Vaughan
Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch n’ Learn with Ingrid Vaughn from My Smart HR & Leadership exploring the new normal for employers, and what they need to be aware of in the current labour landscape. Over the last two years, workers have...
Uncover why employees stay, why they leave, and what you can do to improve retention
This blog is part of our Employer Resource Guide series. In today’s competitive market, it’s easy to focus solely on talent attraction and forget another equally-important part of your HR strategy: retention. “Between job hopping and the gig economy, it’s increasingly...
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Economic
Development
Cowichan
Economic
Development
Cowichan
135 Third Street
Duncan, BC
Canada V9L 1R9
edc@cvrd.bc.ca
T 250.746.7880
TF 1.866.746.2508