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Employment Opportunity - Economic Development Analyst Are you a dynamic, progressive, business-minded team-player with a passion for supporting community and economic development?  We have a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the Economic...

CVRD and Community Partners Launch COVID-19 Business Recovery Needs Assessment In response to the unparalleled economic impacts of COVID-19, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and its community partners are reaching out to the business community to assess...

Economic Development Cowichan has some exciting news to share about a new made-in-Cowichan collaboration – Buy Local Cowichan website. Buy Local Cowichan connects consumers to local businesses while COVID-19 restrictions are in place.  Registered businesses can share...

Economic Development Cowichan has some exciting news to share about a new made-in-Cowichan collaboration -  Buy Local Cowichan website. Buy Local Cowichan connects consumers to local businesses while COVID-19 restrictions are in place. Registered business can share...

Attention local small business owners: London Drugs wants to help you sell your products! London Drugs is offering up shelf space in select stores to local small businesses who have had to close their doors due to COVID-19. Beginning April 28, small businesses in...

If you are a small-medium sized business that is considering entering or expanding in the digital economy then this is the place for you! The Digital Economy Response Program: (DER3) is a free service supported by Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) and powered...

Cowichan Strong has issued its first newsletter which provides highlights of support programs available to help businesses and entrepreneurs. This weekly newsletter is one way Cowichan Strong is working to support our business community, by compiling support programs...

A new BC Business COVID-19 Support Service will serve as a single point of contact for businesses throughout the province looking for information on resources available during the COVID-19 pandemic. This dedicated website and resource area will be operated by Small...

A game-changing free service is now available for Cowichan businesses to participate or expand their presence in the digital economy. In partnership with Island Coastal Economic Trust, the Innovation Island Technology Association has launched the Digital Economy...

Economic Development Cowichan, in partnership with the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce  and Community Futures Cowichan, are pleased to provide a FREE webinar with MP Alistair MacGregor, who will specifically speak to recent legislation of the Canada Emergency Wage...