Embracing community challenges collaboratively in Cowichan
This article was originally published by Island Coastal Economic Trust in their series highlighting the work of those hired under their RECOVER Program. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of...
Cowichan businesses are tackling innovation and resiliency with the new Circular Economy Accelerator Program
A group of forward-thinking Cowichan businesses have been accepted into the Circular Economy Accelerator Program delivered by Vancouver Island Coast Economic Developers Association (VICEDA) in partnership with Synergy Foundation. These future circular economy leaders...
Living wage increases in Cowichan and across BC
Social Planning Cowichan recently released the results of their living wage calculation for 2022. Cowichan’s living wage has increased 21% from last year’s rate of $19.13 per hour to $23.53 per hour. The living wage increased in all areas of BC where it has been...
Explore options for agricultural land sharing at Young Agrarians’ Online Land Forum
Young Agrarians is hosting their third annual Land Forum online from November 14 to 30 to discuss agricultural land sharing in BC. Young Agrarians deliver the BC Land Matching Program, which provides personalized land matching and business support services to farmers...
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...
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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