Free Business Continuity Planning Program Launches in Cowichan
Economic Development Cowichan and Community Futures are teaming up to help local businesses build their Plan B. The Cowichan region has been selected as one of three communities to take part in a new Business Continuity Planning Program led by Community Futures...
Celebrate Island Good Days: Spotlight on Cowichan’s Local Retailers
Island Good Days | Now until June 6 Cowichan is brimming with local pride, and this week, we’re celebrating it in full force for Island Good Days! Running until June 6, Island Good Days shine a spotlight on the incredible businesses that make buying local on Vancouver...
Turning Tariffs into Opportunity: Insights for Cowichan Businesses
Economic Development Cowichan was pleased to host Brady Calancie from Export Navigator for an engaging and informative free webinar on the ever-evolving global tariff landscape on May 22, 2025. The session offered Cowichan-based businesses timely guidance on...
Now Accepting Applications: Circular Construction Accelerator Cohort Two
Is your Cowichan-based business working in the construction or building sector—and looking to innovate, scale, or adopt more sustainable practices? The Circular Construction Accelerator (CCA), led by Light House, is now accepting applications for its second cohort....
Science Horizons Youth Internship Program: Empowering the Next Generation in Cowichan’s Green Economy
Are you a Cowichan-based business or organization seeking to expand your team with fresh talent while contributing to Canada's green economy? The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program offers an exceptional opportunity to do just that. What is the Science Horizons...
Supporting Local, Together: 50% Off Island Good Memberships for Cowichan Businesses
Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) and Community Futures Cowichan (CFC) are joining forces to support local businesses through a shared sponsorship of Island Good, Vancouver Island’s flagship shop-local branding initiative. Any business in the Cowichan region that is...
Growing the Next Generation: What the New Farmer Framework Means for Cowichan’s Agricultural Future
Cowichan’s agricultural sector is rooted in deep knowledge, resilient communities, and a growing appetite for sustainable, land-based livelihoods. But as the national farming population continues to age and shrink, a new report signals that much more must be done to...
Matt Huotari Doesn’t Just Build Businesses—He Reimagines What They Can Be
In Cowichan, where small businesses shape the rhythm of community life, Matt Huotari has quietly become one of the region’s most imaginative entrepreneurs. But his path here wasn’t paved with tidy five-year plans or startup incubators—it began in the fast-paced,...
Upcoming Webinar: How Cowichan Businesses Can Navigate Rising Trade Uncertainty
Unpredictable U.S. tariffs. Changing trade policies. Shifting consumer behaviour. Join Economic Development Cowichan for an essential webinar with Brady Calancie from Export Navigator, designed specifically for local businesses navigating the realities of...
Bill 7 and the Business of Resilience: What B.C.’s Tariff Response Means for Cowichan
In early 2025, a jolt in global trade relations reached British Columbia’s legislative floor—breaking from the relative stability that has defined Canada – U.S. commerce for over four decades. With the introduction of Bill 7 – the Economic Stabilization (Tariff...
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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