Each new day, the sun rises and illuminates BC's rural island and coastal communities...and so too do the people who make them tick. (Suspend your disbelief if you will, for just a moment, about this … [Read more...] about What One Person Can Do
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Working Towards a Green Economy: Green Business Accelerator and RIEP Business Impact Survey
Up and down British Columbia's south coast, rural island communities serve as models for addressing the systemic challenges that affect communities of all sizes. Ecological challenges, like fire, … [Read more...] about Working Towards a Green Economy: Green Business Accelerator and RIEP Business Impact Survey
Community Members Come Together to Activate RIEP Resolutions
June 8 Connection Café Results in Three New Volunteer Working Groups to Act for BC’s Rural Islands Café attendees included participants of the RIEP Forum Network—members, past attendees of RIEP Forum … [Read more...] about Community Members Come Together to Activate RIEP Resolutions
That’s a Wrap! Takeaways from the 2023 RIEP Forum
Putting the Pieces Together for Healthy Rural Island Communities Over 125 islanders, stakeholders, allies, and representatives from all levels of government gathered at The Haven Centre—located on … [Read more...] about That’s a Wrap! Takeaways from the 2023 RIEP Forum
‘Unconference Conference’ for BC’s Rural Islands Includes Pledge for Action on Economic, Environmental & Social Challenges
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
#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!
