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Stats Canada Releases June Labour Force Survey: The survey highlights positive signs of recovery in the BC economy.  According to the data, the number of people employed in BC rose by 118,000 in June, following an increase of 43,000 in May.  These gains have brought...

British Columbians shopping for a bottle of BC wine will see a new area recognized for their grape-growing and winemaking on the label – the Cowichan Valley. The Cowichan Valley is being recognized as a new sub-geographical indication (sub-GI), an official and...

FREE Tool and Programs to Support Cowichan Businesses Island Good License - Cowichan businesses making local products can get a free marketing boost from the Island Good Program. Economic Development Cowichan and Community Futures Cowichan have partnered with the...

FREE Island Good Licenses – Cowichan businesses making local products can get a free marketing boost from the Island Good Program. Economic Development Cowichan and Community Futures Cowichan have partnered with the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) to offer...

Cowichan COVID-19 Business Survey #1 results are in: In response to the unparalleled impacts of COVID-19, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and its community partners have compiled the results of an initial survey to assess the effects of the pandemic on...

Business Re-Open Toolkit: Buy Local Cowichan has designed a Re-Open Toolkit for businesses using the Buy Local Cowichan brand and colors.  The toolkit includes print ready signage templates for occupancy, front entry checklist and social distancing floor stickers. ...

Be sure and register your business on the buylocalcowichan website to reach the thousands of locals looking to spend locally, and help Cowichan recover from COVID-19. Employment Opportunity - Economic Development Analyst: Are you a dynamic, progressive,...