Jul 3, 2013 | Community Planning, Economic Development, Tourism
Tourism can be a double-edged sword. While many small communities, such as Whistler, depend on it for our livelihoods, some small/rural communities are seeing it grow, whether they like it or not, and whether they are ready for it or not. Attract future residents and...
May 13, 2013 | Collaboration, Community Planning, Economic Development
In all of the communities we work with, creating a more robust local economy is always identified as one of the most important goals. So what exactly is a local economy, and what are the benefits? A common definition of a local economy is one in which businesses are...
May 13, 2013 | Economic Development
The foundation of a healthy community is a strong economy. When people are employed and financially secure they are better/more able to positively contribute to their community in a more meaningful way. A stable and balanced economy creates safety and security that...
Jan 15, 2013 | BC, Economic Development, Monitoring
What do we mean by ‘sustainable prosperity’, and how do you measure it, you may ask? “In short, “sustainable prosperity” would come as a result of sustainable development that enables all human beings to live with their basic needs met, with their dignity...
Jun 21, 2011 | Action Planning, Alberta, Community Planning, Economic Development, Shared Vision
“Sustainability planning means using a different and more comprehensive lens for economic development,” asserts Susan Smith, the Executive Director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. Smith is one of the sixteen CSAT – Community Sustainability Action Team –...
Nov 10, 2010 | BC, Business, Economic Development, Events, iShift, Sustainability, Whistler, Whistler 2020
The November 18th iShift Business breakfast will feature two nationally-recognized sustainability-savvy business experts as they present the business case for sustainability. Whistler businesses are invited to attend the event where they will also learn about how...
