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Connection Café: Emergency Preparedness Recap

December 8, 2021

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

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Connection Café Networking Showcase – Nov 30th!

October 27, 2021

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!

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RIEP Forum 2021 – SAVE THE DATE!

September 10, 2021

"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!

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No Small Business Is An Island. Or At Least, It Doesn’t Need To Be

September 8, 2021

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

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RIEP Advocacy for Community Futures Inclusion

March 15, 2021

For some 30 years the Community Futures Programs of BC, funded Federally by the Western Economic Diversification (WD) agency, have had the mandate to support the economic well-being of rural … [Read more...] about RIEP Advocacy for Community Futures Inclusion

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Island Coastal Economic Trust Expands To More Communities

February 16, 2021

Island Coastal Economic Trust

The Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET), one of British Columbia’s three publicly funded regional trusts, is expanding the number of communities it serves to benefit more people. The expansion … [Read more...] about Island Coastal Economic Trust Expands To More Communities

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Island COMEBACK Bolsters Local Ventures

January 20, 2021

Island COMEBACK is a digital main street for the businesses and organizations of over 18 rural islands of British Columbia (BC). Francine Carlin is the project lead and founding chair of the Rural … [Read more...] about Island COMEBACK Bolsters Local Ventures

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The Rural Islands Economic Partnership Society (RIEP) of British Columbia (BC) is a thriving alliance of diverse settler and Indigenous rural island communities sustained through shared values and a united voice for achieving social, economic, and cultural well-being; environmental stewardship; and collaborative strength on behalf of BC’s rural islands.

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