Workforce Housing Strategy Update – Spotlight on rental match program Happipad
It’s no secret: with the local elections, housing is still top of mind. Economic Development Cowichan has been hearing loud and clear that it’s an issue facing businesses and impacting Cowichan’s local economy. The Cowichan Workforce Housing Survey responses...
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...
Roadmaps to improved internet and cellular connectivity being developed for Cowichan’s most underserved communities
Economic Development Cowichan is seeking public input in the creation of roadmaps to improved internet and cellular connectivity for four of the region’s most underserved communities. Earlier this year, we launched the Cowichan Internet and Cellular Connectivity...
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.
New Circular Economy Accelerator Program Seeks Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast Business Participants
Vancouver Island Coast Economic Developers Association and Synergy Foundation support Vancouver Island businesses to become green economy leaders VANCOUVER ISLAND – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 7, 2022 – A Circular Economy Accelerator Program is launching on Vancouver...
Islands Agriculture Show returns to Cowichan Exhibition Park in July
This year’s Islands Agriculture Show will explore food hubs, the cannabis industry, agritourism, and other exciting topics under the theme of “Thriving in a Climate of Change”. The event will take place at the Cowichan Exhibition Park on July 6 and 7, 2022. The...
New coworking space opens in Duncan
The Grid Coworking and Executive Offices is launching its newly designed space at 435 Trunk Road in Duncan. The Grid is a shared office space for forward thinking companies and independent workers in the tech industry and related sectors to work in an inspiring...
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...
Agricultural Land Social on June 5 brings farmers and landowners together
The BC Land Matching Program (BCLMP) delivered by Young Agrarians provides personalized land matching and business support services to farmers looking for land to start or expand their farm, and landholders interested in finding someone to farm their land. The program...
Access global talent through Canada’s immigration programs
Foreign workers are a key component of Canada’s labour force, and they could be the right fit for your business. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is hosting a series of virtual sessions in June to help businesses in Western Canada learn about...
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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