2024 Fall Webinars

Introducing EDD – the Economic Dependencies Dashboard

Date: September 18, 1:30 -2:30 pm Pacific time

Discover the power of data-driven decision-making with your new best friend – EDD! EDD is a new Economic Dependencies Dashboard. Using EDD will enable users to gather a better understanding of the regional economy of the Southern Interior, at both the regional district and local levels. It is intended to provide all residents, including economic development practitioners and local governments with a tool to understand the impact of economic changes and industry transitions in their communities, to help them respond and adapt.

You can  use the Dashboard by clicking here https://edd.etsi-bc.ca/ .  Here is a link to more information including the User Guide.

Speakers:

  • Laurel Douglas, CEO, ETSI-BC
  • Mike Stolte, President, Centre for Innovative & Entrepreneurial Leadership (CIEL)
  • Sasha Bogdanovic, CEO, CityViz

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Regional Transportation Initiatives & Updates

Date: October 9, 2024, 1:30 -2:30 pm Pacific time

Regional transportation and connectivity between our communities has been a long-standing challenge in the Southern Interior of BC. ETSI-BC has been proud to help address gaps and bolster existing transportation services through its Regional Transportation Enhancement (RTE) Funding Program, offered with financial support from the Province of BC.

  • Laurel Douglas, CEO, ETSI-BC
  • Erin Toop, Principal, Toop Consulting Ltd.
  • Community Futures Central Kootenay: Rural Ride-Hailing Feasibility Study
  • Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association: Thompson Okanagan Transportation Connectivity Engagement
  • Okanagan College: Okanagan College Transportation Review
  • RTE Funding Recipients

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