A Decade of Resilience: How the Cow-op is Cultivating Cowichan’s Local Food Culture
In the Cowichan Valley, where verdant farmland meets the ocean, a quiet revolution is unfolding. At the heart of this movement is the Cowichan Valley Cooperative Marketplace, affectionately known as the Cow-op—a collective of over 60 active members working together to...
Building Resilience: Emergency Preparedness for Small Businesses
As a small business owner—or someone who supports local entrepreneurs—have you thought about how a sudden emergency could impact your livelihood or the services you rely on? Just last month, many areas in Cowichan lost power due to a bomb cyclone, disrupting homes and...
Small Business, Big Impact: Creating Value from Waste
Are you a small business looking to make a big impact in sustainability? Join BC Green Business for a free online webinar, Small Business, Big Impact: Creating Value from Waste, where you'll learn how to turn waste into opportunities that benefit both the environment...
Advancing AI: Empowering Cowichan’s Future Economy
Artificial intelligence (AI), once the stuff of science fiction, has become the linchpin of modern industry. Conversations at the recent VIEA Economic Summit made one thing clear: AI isn't just a trend; it's the blueprint for future growth. Against this backdrop, a...
Join the Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshop- November 16, 2024
Economic Development Cowichan is pleased to spread the word about an exciting opportunity for farmers, landholders, and anyone passionate about regenerative agriculture in the Cowichan region. The Young Agrarians will be hosting their Land Linking Workshop on...
BMEx Challenge: Business Pitch Showcase is Coming to Nanaimo & Victoria This November
This November, attend the BMEx Challenge: Business Pitch Showcase—an event reimagining the future of construction on Vancouver Island! The BMEx Challenge will take place in Nanaimo on Tuesday, November 5th, and Victoria on Wednesday, November 6th, bringing together...
Stephanie Farrow of plentiFILL – Cultivating a Sustainable and Inclusive Future in Cowichan
As we celebrate Small Business Week, Economic Development Cowichan would like to take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on a new small business owner who is leading the way in the refillery and circular economy movement in Cowichan. British Columbia’s small...
Support for Cowichan Innovators with the Transition to Tourism Entrepreneurship Program
A key factor in driving economic development and creating sustainable communities is supporting local entrepreneurs. The Firecircle’s Transition to Tourism Entrepreneurship (TTE) program is an exciting initiative designed to equip individuals in the tourism and...
CVRD Seeks Public Input on New Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw for Electoral Areas
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is inviting community members and businesses to provide input on the new Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw (CZB) aimed at consolidating and modernizing the region's nine existing zoning bylaws. This streamlined bylaw will make...
Unlock Your Potential with the Savvy CEO Program by Community Futures Cowichan
Are you a female entrepreneur who's been in business for over four years, has a team of staff, and is looking to take things to the next level? Community Futures Cowichan is offering the Savvy CEO Program- an 8-month workshop series designed to help women business...
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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