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Navigating Tariffs: What Cowichan Businesses Need to Know

Navigating Tariffs: What Cowichan Businesses Need to Know

The impending tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump—25% on most Canadian goods and 10% on Canadian energy exports—have set off alarm bells in business circles on both sides of the border. With 30 days until implementation, Canadian industries are scrambling...

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The Reel Deal: How Film Cowichan is Boosting the Local Economy

The Reel Deal: How Film Cowichan is Boosting the Local Economy

Set amidst Vancouver Island’s awe-inspiring landscapes and steeped in a rich cultural tapestry, the Cowichan region is evolving into a captivating destination for local and global filmmakers. Film Cowichan, an initiative of Economic Development Cowichan (EDC), is at...

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Upcoming Cowichan Job Fair: Connecting Talent with Opportunity

Upcoming Cowichan Job Fair: Connecting Talent with Opportunity

Local businesses in the Cowichan region have an exciting opportunity to connect with job seekers at the WorkBC Cowichan Valley Job Fair, which will take place on March 6th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Cowichan Community Centre. This event provides a platform...

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Boosting B.C.’s Film Industry: What It Means for Cowichan

Boosting B.C.’s Film Industry: What It Means for Cowichan

The Province of British Columbia has announced significant updates to its motion picture tax incentives, a move that will strengthen the province’s position as a global filming destination and benefit communities like Cowichan. Starting January 1, 2025, tax credits...

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Building Resilience: Emergency Preparedness for Small Businesses

Building Resilience: Emergency Preparedness for Small Businesses

As a small business owner—or someone who supports local entrepreneurs—have you thought about how a sudden emergency could impact your livelihood or the services you rely on? Just last month, many areas in Cowichan lost power due to a bomb cyclone, disrupting homes and...

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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