Creston & District BRE Completed June 2016

A Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) report is complete for Creston & District. During the Community Business Pulse initiative, a trained researcher collected thousands of responses from over 80 local businesses between Yahk and Riondel. Kootenay Employment Services coordinated the Creston & District Business Retention & Expansion Study with financial and … [More]

Regional Innovation Chair Presents at National College Conference

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The theme Inspiration is the creative spark and breath that leads to great achievements. The 2016 Colleges and Institutes Canada (CiCan) Conference focused on this important theme, which drives innovation, development and discoveries. Presentations revealed how colleges and institutes promote change through innovative practices and approaches in teaching and learning, applied … [More]

Mining and Metallurgical Sector Explored

The RDI supported the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology and the Metallurgical Committee of the Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society’s recent Business Retention and Expansion project by providing research training, data analysis and report writing support. In total, 40 businesses were interviewed to identify the needs, concerns, and opportunities of … [More]

Nelson Business Retention and Expansion Report Released

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The RDI supported the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership’s recent Business Retention and Expansion project by providing research training, data analysis and report writing support. In total, 100 businesses were interviewed in order to identify the needs, concerns and opportunities of existing local businesses in order that, where appropriate, local action can … [More]

Planned Business Expansion Represents Over $420 Million in Investment

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It is likely of no surprise that Retail Trade and Accommodation and Food Services are the most represented sectors in the Basin-Boundary economy, but did you know that Professional, Scientific and Technical Services also plays a huge role in our economy (with Manufacturing following closely)? Or, that nearly half of the businesses surveyed in the Basin-Boundary region plan to … [More]