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...
Nexus Global Introduces New Adaptable Modular Structures
Nexus Global, an emerging modular construction firm in Cowichan is setting its sights on building a sustainable future for the region. The company, formed by Dave Slang and Al Jackson in 2017, incorporates current building codes and sustainability into its modular...
New Videos to Boost Profile of the Cowichan Region in 2019
Just in time for the dawn of a new year, Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) is releasing two exciting new videos. “Cowichan: Hipper than You Think” celebrates a new generation of business owners and trendsetters attracted to the lifestyle, recreational and cultural...
Land Linking Workshop Well Attended in Cobble Hill
The Vancouver Island Land Linking Workshop in Cobble Hill on November 24, 2018 was an inspiring day! Cowichan Land Matcher Azja Jones Martin, was thrilled with the attendance of 65 farmers and landowners from across Vancouver Island. Participants were keen to learn...
Rural Design–A New Design Discipline; Dewey Thorbeck in the Island Speaker Series
On November 29, 2018, renowned architect Dewey Thorbeck was the latest guest in the CVRD’s Place-Making Vancouver Island Speaker Series. Professor Dewey Thorbeck is a practicing architect, emeritus adjunct professor of architecture at the University of Minnesota,...
Cowichan Lake Region – Hiking & Cycling Tourism Action Plan
In 2018, Community Futures Cowichan took the lead in bringing together the CVRD, the Town of Lake Cowichan and Ts’uubaa-asatx (Lake Cowichan) First Nations to create a Tourism Action Plan focused on hiking and cycling for the Cowichan Lake Region. The now completed...
Ladysmith’s 31st Festival of Lights Kick Off November 29
Come join the 31st annual Ladysmith Light Up celebration! From the last Thursday in November until the second Sunday in January, Ladysmith is ignited with the life of thousands of twinkling Christmas lights. Since 1987, each year, over 1,000 volunteer hours are put...
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Canada V9L 1R9
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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