NEWS RELEASE: Shuswap Economic Development Society continues to serve the rural Shuswap into the future... Read More
Fostering the Next Generation of Workers Across Canada, the world of work is changing, and here in the Shuswap we’re feeling it too. Employers are finding it harder to fill positions, even as unemployment has edged upward. This may seem like a contradiction, but it reflects a bigger shift underway: the needs of the labour… Continue reading Fostering the Next Generation of Workers
From Global Disruption to Local Strength Global supply chains are facing challenges they haven’t seen in years. One of the biggest disruptors has been the rising use of tariffs that can quickly increase costs for businesses and consumers alike. While these impacts are felt worldwide, they hit smaller communities like the Shuswap in unique ways.… Continue reading From Global Disruption to Local Strength
New Co-ops Taking Root in the Shuswap Building stronger, more resilient communities, is a primary focus for us at the Shuswap Economic Development Society (SEDS) and through cooperatives we can foster economic growth and shared prosperity. With this in mind, we are excited to announce the formation of two new co-ops in our region.… Continue reading New Co-ops Taking Root in the Shuswap
The Power of Community-Led Economic Growth Economic growth often brings to mind big projects led by governments or outside investors. But what if the best ideas—and the strongest growth—actually come from within our communities? Community-Led Economic Growth is an approach that puts local voices, collaboration, and shared ownership at the heart of how our region… Continue reading The Power of Community-Led Economic Growth
Falkland Businesses Shine with New Façade Upgrades We are thrilled to announce the completion of the Shuswap Economic Development Society’s (SEDS) 2025 Business Façade Improvement Program in the Salmon River Valley area! Thanks to funding provided by the Economic Trust of Southern Interior BC (ETSI-BC), four local businesses have undergone remarkable transformations, enhancing not only… Continue reading Falkland Businesses Shine with New Façade Upgrades
The Heart of Cooperation Cooperatives (co-ops) represent more than just an alternative business model; they are a way of building stronger, more resilient communities. Through shared ownership and collective action, these organizations bring unique solutions to the Shuswap. By focusing on collaboration over competition, they address local challenges, foster economic development, and create opportunities for… Continue reading The Heart of Cooperation
SEDS Introduces New Investment and Attraction Strategy At the Shuswap Economic Development Society (SEDS), our core mission is to foster sustainable growth and prosperity for the communities within the Rural Shuswap and North Okanagan areas. To achieve this, we’ve developed a focused Investment and Attraction Strategy (IAS) aimed at enhancing our region’s economic vitality, creating… Continue reading SEDS Introduces New Investment and Attraction Strategy
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