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Economic Development Cowichan

Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) connects businesses, governments and community organizations to build a strong regional economy. Guided by its Strategic Plan, EDC works to support local companies and the region’s workforce, attract investment, and foster innovation with the aim of ensuring our region thrives now and into the future.

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Visit the Economic Development Cowichan website to find resources for investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses, as well as information for workers considering relocation to the region. The site also features a blog with the latest economic development updates and Changemaker profiles that showcase innovation and leadership in the Cowichan region.

Visit the Economic Development Cowichan website here.

Contact Us

NameTitleEmailPhone
Barry O’RiordanManager, Economic Developmentbarry.oriordan@cvrd.bc.ca250.709.1119
Brittany TaylorEconomic Development Analystbrittany.taylor@cvrd.bc.ca250.510.0958

Land Acknowledgement
The CVRD is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including (but not limited to) Quw'utsun (Cowichan Tribes), MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), c̓uubaʕsaʔtx̣ (Ts'uubaa-asatx), xeláltxw (Halalt), Spune’luxutth (Penelakut), Stz'uminus, Leey’qsun (Lyackson), Diitiidʔaaʔtx̣ (Ditidaht) and P’a:chi:da?aht (Pacheedaht) Peoples. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands of this region since time immemorial. The CVRD is committed to the ongoing journey of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the region by strengthening cooperation, collaboration, and relationship building.