LIFT Committee Rises Up in Cowichan Lake Region
A new group is beginning to take shape to explore economic development issues in the Cowichan Lake region. Known as the LIFT Committee (for Lake Cowichan, Electoral Areas I and F, and the Ts’uubaa-asatx First Nation) the group has held three informal meetings to...
For the Love of Nonprofits
The Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce, is delighted to present For the Love of Nonprofits. This one-day professional development and networking symposium will be held at the Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Similar to the Small...
Community Revitalization Expert Storm Cunningham is Coming to Cowichan
On Thursday April 11, Storm Cunningham - author, publisher, workshop leader, coach and cheerleader for a new model of economic development through regeneration and ecological restoration is coming to Cowichan Valley as part of the CVRD’s Placemaking Vancouver Island...
Celebrated Presenter Doug Griffiths Comes To Shawnigan Lake This April
On Thursday April 4, renowned author and former Canadian politician, Doug Griffiths will be coming to Cowichan as part of the CVRD’s Placemaking Vancouver Island Speaker Series. The event is being co-hosted by Economic Development Cowichan and various community...
British Columbia Economic Development Association Provides Highlights of the 2019 Provincial Budget
The 2019 BC Budget, released on February 19, is catching the attention of the British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA), an organization that provides support and advice to Economic Development Cowichan. BCEDA is committed to working with the...
Save the Date: Digital Readiness Seminar
Date/Time: March 13, 2019 | 6 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Microtel Oyster Bay Refreshments will be provided. In the age of digital marketing, it's important to make sure that you are utilizing the tools available to you to reach your target customers. More people are...
Investment Attraction? There’s an app for that!
On the heels of a recent economic development strategy, the Town of Ladysmith is championing a new approach to attract investment, supported with funding from ICET. With participation from a broad set of local stakeholders, the Ladysmith area is working to enhance...
Fall in Love with Cowichan
There’s no better place to celebrate love and get romantic than Cowichan, where the endless adventures await in any season! Tourism Cowichan has recently released their “Cuddle Up in Cowichan” date itineraries and “Top 10 Cowichan Date Ideas” just in time for...
EDC Hosts Sip & Share Event at Blue Grouse Winery!
On January 24, 2019, Economic Development Cowichan hosted a Sip & Share event at Blue Grouse Winery to present the key findings from the Cowichan’s Wine, Craft Brewery, Cider and Distilleries Industries Report. At the event, EDC staffers Amy Melmock and Janae...
The Island Agriculture Show Returns to Saanich!
The 2019 Islands Agriculture Show returns February 1-2, at the Saanich Fairgrounds The two-day show features a trade show, young farmer’s day for kids, and conference sessions that are focused around this year’s theme “Prospering in a Time of Uncertainty.” The Island...
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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