Registration is now open for the 2023 RIEP Forum, taking place April 25-27 on Gabriola Island. Organizers of the 2023 Forum, a conference focused on the health and resilience of BC’s rural islands … [Read more...] about ‘Unconference Conference’ for BC’s Rural Islands Includes Pledge for Action on Economic, Environmental & Social Challenges
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#exploreBCruralislands Launches October 20
The Rural Islands Economic Partnership (RIEP) is excited to announce the multi-media launch of its Fall and Early Winter season #exploreBCruralislands initiative on October 20! This innovative pilot … [Read more...] about #exploreBCruralislands Launches October 20
RIEP Board Director, Julie Sperber, Appointed President and CEO of Vancouver Island Economic Alliance
The Rural Islands Economic Partnership (RIEP) is proud to announce exciting news – RIEP’s Board Director Julie Sperber has been appointed President and CEO of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance … [Read more...] about RIEP Board Director, Julie Sperber, Appointed President and CEO of Vancouver Island Economic Alliance
#exploreBCruralislands – RIEP’s Sustainable Tourism Initiative Awarded Destination BC Co-Op Grant
Being launched as a Pilot for Fall 2022, #exploreBCruralislands will support shoulder visitation for Cormorant, Cortes, Gabriola, Hornby, Quadra. The Pilot will focus on honouring each of these … [Read more...] about #exploreBCruralislands – RIEP’s Sustainable Tourism Initiative Awarded Destination BC Co-Op Grant
Check out Connection Café Highlights! Jan – May, 2022
British Columbia’s rural islands are social and cultural gems. They are home to diverse communities of changemakers, innovators, and creators. RIEP serves rural island communities—including Indigenous … [Read more...] about Check out Connection Café Highlights! Jan – May, 2022
RIEP Forum 2022 – SAVE THE DATE!
"SAVE-THE-DATE" November 18-19th, 2022 Strengthening Connections Across BC's Rural Islands: Exploring ways to overcome challenges, share opportunities, and celebrate the creative fabric of rural … [Read more...] about RIEP Forum 2022 – SAVE THE DATE!
Connection Café: Emergency Preparedness Recap
Nov 30 – Connection Café: Emergency Preparedness – Recap From the Frontline: BC’s Rural Islanders Organize For Immediate Solutions To Climate Emergency The Rural Islands Economic Partnerships … [Read more...] about Connection Café: Emergency Preparedness Recap
Connection Café Networking Showcase – Nov 30th!
Strengthening Connections Across BC's Rural Islands: After the success of the October 20-21, 2021 RIEP Forum, we are excited to keep the momentum going with the launch of RIEP monthly "Connection … [Read more...] about Connection Café Networking Showcase – Nov 30th!
RIEP Forum 2021 – SAVE THE DATE!
"SAVE-THE-DATE" October 20 - October 21 & November 30th, 2021 Strengthening Connections Across BC's Rural Islands: Exploring ways to overcome challenges, share opportunities, and celebrate … [Read more...] about RIEP Forum 2021 – SAVE THE DATE!
No Small Business Is An Island. Or At Least, It Doesn’t Need To Be
Rising Tide Business Services is a grassroots social enterprise specializing in digital marketing for small island businesses, entrepreneurs, and non-profit organizations. Launched in July 2021, the … [Read more...] about No Small Business Is An Island. Or At Least, It Doesn’t Need To Be
