All SMALL BUSINESS BC AWARDS nominees get access to exclusive business tools, education and support. The farther you get in the competition, the more your business benefits. And if you win, you’ll receive the Premier’s Prize of $1500 cash, an All Access Pass to Small Business BC education and experts, and ongoing business mentorship. As well as the honour of … Continued
For release: 18th September 2013 Contact: Petronella Tyson, petronella@sustainabilitysolutions.ca The Municipality of North Cowichan was awarded the Community Energy Association’s Community Planning and Development Award at this week’s UBCM conference. Sustainability Solutions Group (SSG) performed North Cowichan’s unique and innovative Climate Action and Energy Plan, launched earlier this year. The plan, with funding support from … Continued
Hello all, Please take a moment to read about our food co-op’s call-out for the Board of Directors and consider applying or sharing it with your networks. Thank you! In this pivotal moment of the store’s 38-year history, the East End Food Co-operative (EEFC) is excited to seek nominations for new board members. About the … Continued
Tracy Redies tapped for UVic board and named among Top 25 Women of Influence of 2013 SURREY, BC, Sept. 18, 2013 /CNW/ – Coast Capital Savings president and CEO Tracy Redies has been appointed to the board of governors of the University of Victoria effective September 7 and also named one of the Top 25 Women of Influence of 2013. Redies’ appointment to the University … Continued
Realize Opportunity Building BC’s Social Economy: A Better Future Together Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue October 7-8, 2013 Realize Opportunity will explore the role of BC’s social economy sector as a contributor to jobs and economic development, and will also explore opportunities for partnerships with the Province and the private sector. Bringing together … Continued
*Support the YES Camp at the upcoming CUMIS Insurance Okanagan Golf Classic!* Back by popular demand, the 5th Annual CUMIS Insurance Okanagan Golf Classic is here! Sunset Ranch Golf and Country Club September 23rd, 2013 Kelowna, BC We hope that you will be able to join us for a fun day and round of … Continued
Michael H. Shuman is an economist, attorney, author, and entrepreneur, and a Fellow at the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), Cutting Edge Capital, and Post-Carbon Institute. He is one of the world’s leading experts on community economics. He makes a compelling case for focussing limited economic development resources on building local living economies. … Continued
Please join Cowichan Co-op Connections on May 31 to hear Adrian Legin, one of Vancouver Island’s top business leaders, speak on his experiences in Emilia-Romagna, one of Europe’s most prosperous regions, and lessons that could be applied to Vancouver Island and the Cowichan Valley. Mr. Legin, who is President and CEO of Coastal Community Credit … Continued
Making our Message Heard – BC Election 2013 A New Vision for BC To All BCCA Members & Co-op Supporters: As the election draws near, BCCA has been in discussion with the provincial parties to highlight the role that co-operatives can play in fashioning a new vision for economic and social development in BC. We … Continued
The Gathering Committee of the BC Food Systems Network has started preparing for another Gathering. We are thrilled to announce that Diane Elliott-Buckley will be back this year as coordinator of the Gathering. Welcome back, Diane! Please make a note of the dates of the Gathering: July 5-7, 2013. The Gathering will happen at Camp … Continued