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Here's What's Happening Now In BC's Lower Columbia
LCIC to Host Circular Economy Workshop
On October 9th, the Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation and the NISP® Canada team invite you to participate in our next Circular Economy Workshop in the City of Trail! What is the Circular Economy? Check out this video! Workshop Details: Time: 8:30am – 1:00pm Place: Muriel Griffiths Recital Room, 1501 Cedar Ave, Trail, BC This workshop…
West Kootenay Mills Weathering Industry Slump
In spite of the softwood lumber industry taking a hit this summer, West Kootenay mills are weathering the downturn very well. Compared to other mills in the province which are facing closures and lay-offs, local mills are just reducing their production at strategic intervals. The price of raw logs has dropped substantially in recent months…
New WorkBC Office Opens in Trail
This month, the new WorkBC office opened in downtown Trail across from the Riverfront Centre. The Kootenay Career Development Society (KCDS) was successful in securing the WorkBC contract to supply services to the Greater Trail Area for both employers and job seekers. KCDS has received a warm welcome to Trail from employers who are looking…
Coming Up Sept 12 – Recruitment Workshop for Employers
Inside Job Consulting, the Skills Centre Human Resources consulting business, is offering a workshop on employee recruitment best practices for employers! Register by Sept 6 for $80 ($100 after Sept 6). To register email ijc@communityskillscentre or phone: 250-368-6360 For more information visit https://insidejobconsulting.ca/workshops-for-employers/ And stay tuned for more upcoming workshops!
Trail Inventors of Rod Sprocket Angling for TELUS Pitch Prize
Two enterprising Greater Trail residents are taking their invention and entrepreneurship to new heights this year! Brad Martin and Gary Dintheer designed, built and commercialized a fishing rod holder for any situation. Like many great inventions, Rod Sprocket was born of necessity in the moment on a fishing trip when there was no place to…
RFP for IT Consultant to Upgrade MTA Web Map
As the regional economic development agent that supports and drives growth and prosperity, the Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC) is committed to a cohesive, comprehensive, region-wide approach to the challenges and opportunities of economic development in the Lower Columbia Region. Capitalizing on the depth of resources available in the metals, recycling and technology sectors, the…
Economic Development Resources
Podcasts and Videos
Metal Tech Alley
Trail Silver City Days Video
(BRE) Business Retention & Expansion Project Videos
Podcast – How to Follow your Dreams with Andrew Zwicker of AZcre8ive
Podcast – The Launch of MIDAS with Brad Pommen
Podcast – How to Sell Globally with Charlotte Ferreux & Marie Racine
Shaw Teck Segments
Stacked Films
LCIC Partnerships
