The wood manufacturing sector is facing a critical labour shortage — and on Vancouver Island and the surrounding Gulf and rural islands, that shortage is felt acutely in small shops and family-run … [Read more...] about Wood Manufacturing Careers: A Youth Employment Opportunity for Vancouver Island and the Rural Islands
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Summer on the Islands: August Events, A-Z
Summer is when our remote and rural coastal communities really come alive! Local festivals, markets, and gatherings aren't just fun for residents and visitors – they're a direct line to the small … [Read more...] about Summer on the Islands: August Events, A-Z
’Na̱mg̱is-Led Initiative Explores New Future for Former Atli Wood Chip Facility
Rural Islands Economic Partnership is pleased to share this story published by Island Coastal Economic Trust. Warren Roberts, Wahkash Contracting (left), Doug Mosher, Atli Resources (centre), and … [Read more...] about ’Na̱mg̱is-Led Initiative Explores New Future for Former Atli Wood Chip Facility
Community Feedback Survey 1.0
March 2026 — Summary Report Overview This report presents the key findings from RIEP’s February 2026 Community Economic Well-Being Feedback Survey. The survey invited 42 community-building … [Read more...] about Community Feedback Survey 1.0
Introducing Communities Talking
RIEP's Communities Talking is a Pilot Project studying the economies of BC's rural islands. Here's an overview: Funded by the Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth through their REDIP grant, … [Read more...] about Introducing Communities Talking
RTB Celebrates Five Years of Serving Rural & Coastal Small Business
In 2021, as businesses across British Columbia’s coastal and rural regions were navigating unprecedented disruption, the Rural Islands Economic Partnership Society (RIEP) took a practical step … [Read more...] about RTB Celebrates Five Years of Serving Rural & Coastal Small Business
More Than a Destination: Building a Regenerative Visitor Economy in the Southern Gulf Islands
The Southern Gulf Islands Tourism Partnership Society is working to shape a regenerative visitor economy — one that gives back more than it takes. RIEP is a proud supporter of the Southern Gulf … [Read more...] about More Than a Destination: Building a Regenerative Visitor Economy in the Southern Gulf Islands
Introducing The Communities Talking Project
A new Pilot initiative, the Communities Talking Project, is set to transform how economic data is gathered and shared in rural island and rural coastal communities. Led by RIEP and backed by new … [Read more...] about Introducing The Communities Talking Project
Shine Online for the Holidays with Rising Tide Business
✨ Be Holiday Ready ✨ The holiday season is the perfect time to boost your business visibility and connect with your community — and RIEP’s Rising Tide Business Services is here to help you shine … [Read more...] about Shine Online for the Holidays with Rising Tide Business
RIEP Launches Phase I of the Info Hub
The Rural Islands Economic Partnership (RIEP) is excited to launch Phase I of the RIEP Info Hub — a new information and knowledge-sharing tool designed to strengthen BC’s rural, remote, and coastal … [Read more...] about RIEP Launches Phase I of the Info Hub
