
What defines a Cowichan Changemaker?
Our Changemakers are the influencers, activators, connectors and innovators within the Cowichan Valley. Whether working in business or volunteering for community organizations, they are the builders and collaborators who embody new ways of doing things. Changemakers see the potential that others miss and they connect the dots between people and ideas. Join us in celebrating and learning about the people who are shaping the future of the Cowichan Region.
Film Cowichan
The Reel Deal: How Film Cowichan is Boosting the Local Economy
Set amidst Vancouver Island’s awe-inspiring landscapes and steeped in a rich cultural tapestry, the Cowichan region is evolving into a captivating destination for local and global filmmakers. Film Cowichan, an initiative of Economic Development Cowichan (EDC), is at the forefront of this transformation, fostering an environment where cinematic creativity thrives alongside economic development.

Cowichan Valley Co-Operative Marketplace
A Decade of Resilience
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 reimagine how communities feed themselves…

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 businesses employ nearly 1.2 million people—over half of the province’s private sector workforce—and this week…

Remedy Eco Design
Leading Sustainable Design in Cowichan
Remedy Eco Design is making strides in sustainable agriculture and ecological design in Cowichan through innovative techniques aimed at enhancing the natural ecosystem while promoting agricultural productivity. Founded by Kurtis Howes, the company focuses on creating resilient natural landscapes that address the pressing challenges of climate change and food security…

BioFlame Briquettes Ltd.
Spearheading Sustainable Heating Solutions in Cowichan
Marcus Woernle embodies the essence of a Changemaker, steering innovative pathways toward a more sustainable future in the Cowichan Valley. His journey began at a wood processing tradeshow in Europe, where serendipity introduced him to a biomass briquetting system. At the time, Woernle, a seasoned power engineer at the Crofton Mill, found himself intrigued by the simplicity …

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Duncan, BC
Canada V9L 1R9
edc@cvrd.bc.ca
T 250.746.7880
TF 1.866.746.2508
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