December 12, 2023 – This FREE five-part interactive webinar series will illustrate the transformative potential of data, communities in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. Data is not merely numbers; it’s the key to informed decision-making, strategic planning, and sustainable growth. This webinar series aims to empower smaller rural communities that often face challenges in accessing and interpreting relevant community and economic development data.
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Regional Transportation Enhancement Funding Awarded to 21 Recipients
December 12, 2023 – ETSI-BC is pleased to announce today that in the first phase of funding awards, 21 organizations across the Southern Interior of BC have been allocated over $608,000 in funding.
Economic Development Projects in BC’s Southern Interior Receive Support
December 12, 2023 – Communities in the Southern Interior of British Columbia have a reason to celebrate this winter season. The Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI-BC) just announced the successful applicants of its Fall Funding Intake and has awarded over $522K in funding to support 27 projects that will help build and diversify the region’s economy.
Carolyn Gibson
We’re pleased to feature Carolyn Gibson, a Forest Impact Recovery (FIR) Advisor hosted by Community Futures Revelstoke, with funding from ETSI-BC. Carolyn’s journey has encompassed a wide range of roles,…
Read MoreMeagan Preston
We’re pleased to feature Meagan Preston, a Forest Impact Recovery (FIR) Advisor who was engaged by the Interior Logging Association (ILA), with funding from ETSI-BC, to work with ILA members…
Read MoreJerry Ericsson
We are delighted to feature Jerry Ericsson, a Forest Impact Recovery (FIR) Advisor hosted by the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce. Arriving in Golden in 1979 and completing most of his…
Read MoreAction Plans to Foster Investment in Key Sectors in Grand Forks
The community of Grand Forks, in Boundary Country, is seeking to grow its local economy by attracting new investment in key sectors. The Grand Forks Sector Development Project has completed action plans for the Agriculture, Hospitality, and Health and Wellness sectors along with dynamic investment marketing tools. The project is expected to generate new investment into the local economy across each key sector, and it was carried out with financial support from ETSI-BC, the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior.
KORE Summit Success
The Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise (KORE) Summit took place from October 11-13, 2023, at Kimberley Mountain Resort, bringing together more than 120 individuals, including outdoor gear manufacturers, business consultants, academic professionals, and government representatives. Throughout the three-day event, attendees were exposed to a diverse range of topics presented by various speakers, covering areas such as product development, circular economy practices, expanding manufacturing capabilities, academia’s role in the sector, and ample networking opportunities. ETSI-BC was pleased to be a sponsor of this dynamic rec-tech industry event, which is paving the way for increased collaboration and support for rec-tech entrepreneurs.
Tourism Management Plan helps drive growth in the South Kootenays
A growing number of visitors are discovering the diverse communities, small town charm and spectacular outdoor recreation of the South Kootenays, also known as the Lower Columbia. To harness the economic potential of tourism in the area, the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce is leading the creation of a long-term Tourism Management Plan. The research phase of the project, supported with funding from ETSI-BC, will provide the foundation for a robust tourism sector to grow in the area.