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The new Launch Online Grant program is designed to help eligible small- and medium-sized BC businesses adapt to changes in consumer behaviour and pivot to market their products online. People have increased their reliance on online shopping with over $305 billion in...

Update: A recording of this meeting can be found here: https://youtu.be/u3lGROLyzjU On Thursday February 4 at 6.30 pm, Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) will host a virtual town hall for Thetis Island community members to explore a last-mile (Internet) connectivity...

Are you a tech or innovation company looking for some guidance to “level up” in 2021? The Tech Resiliency Program (TRP) can help. TRP is a no-cost, no-obligation program for qualified companies that connects you to Subject Matter Experts and Executives in Residence to...

Small Scale Food Processor Association (SSFPA) has developed a unique online employment training opportunity. The Ag-Food Entrepreneur & Supervisor Training Program is targeted towards ag-food entrepreneurs looking to start a new business and those currently...

WorkBC has launched a new and improved Wage Subsidy that provides funding for eligible employers to subsidize wages for new hires and re-hires for up to 24 weeks. The WorkBC Wage Subsidy program is an opportunity for employers to re-hire laid off employees, hire new...

Community Futures Cowichan has partnered with Chambers of Commerce, Business Improvement Associations, and Tourism Cowichan to provide local businesses access to Wait Queue Management Solution, the most cost-effective and safest way for businesses to automate lineups...

Small Scale Food Processor Association has launched Food Business Refresh, a program specifically designed to help rejuvenate food processing businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19. Eligible participants receive guided, hands-on support, tailored to their...