Economic Development
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What is Unique and Awesome in your Community? Promoting Amenities as an Economic Development Strategy
Tourism can be a double-edged sword. While many small communities, such as Whistler, depend on it for our livelihoods, some small/rural communities are seeing it …
Thinking about Shared Value Local Economies
In all of the communities we work with, creating a more robust local economy is always identified as one of the most important goals. So …
Five things you can do to help strengthen your local economy and support your community
The foundation of a healthy community is a strong economy. When people are employed and financially secure they are better/more able to positively contribute to …
Sustainable Prosperity
What do we mean by ‘sustainable prosperity’, and how do you measure it, you may ask? “In short, “sustainable prosperity” would come as a result …
Imagine Invermere and Economic Development
“Sustainability planning means using a different and more comprehensive lens for economic development,” asserts Susan Smith, the Executive Director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of …
iShift Business Breakfast to Feature Two Business and Sustainability Experts
The November 18th iShift Business breakfast will feature two nationally-recognized sustainability-savvy business experts as they present the business case for sustainability. Whistler businesses are invited …
New program to help Whistler businesses shift toward success and sustainability
The Whistler Centre for Sustainability (WCS) and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) are launching iShift a year-long Whistler2020 take action challenge that will help …