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...
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...
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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