This report describes findings from a 94-question Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) survey conducted at 46 businesses in the Nakusp area in between January and May 2013. BRE is an action-oriented and community-based approach to strengthening relationships with business and informing...Read more
"The Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST) and the Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC) undertook a survey, consisting of over 120 questions, of 82 businesses in the manufacturing sector and 97 businesses in the technology sector. Businesses represented communities across...Read more
This report describes findings from a 94-question Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) survey conducted at 147 businesses in the Lower Columbia Region in 2012. Research participants were drawn from the communities of Trail (104), Rossland (34), and Fruitvale/Montrose (12). BRE is an action-...Read more
This report describes findings from a 110-question Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) survey conducted at 58 businesses in the Boundary region in 2012. BRE is an action-oriented and community-based approach to business and economic development. It promotes job growth by helping communities...Read more
Kootenay Lake Eastshore is rich in natural resources. Sunlight, water, and forest can each provide the energy needed to light and heat homes and businesses. This is especially relevant as electricity prices continue to rise; there has been a cumulative 9.9% increase since 31 Dec., 2012. The...Read more
This paper aims to contribute to the Learn More Program by preparing a literature overview of the community well-being concept. The objective of the paper is to provide communities who are interested in exploring community well-being with a broad overview of the concept and a set of resources...Read more
Summary report of indicator tracking of the number of bears destroyed by conservation officers in the Columbia Basin-Boundary region from 2009-2013.Read more
Short slideshow outlining BC senior demographic information, BC government legislation (Seniors Advocate Act), housing, medical care, and other challeneges faced in this province.Read more
Powerpoint presentation illustrating the importance of data accuracy and integrity.Read more
Survey results of study conducted by McAllister Opinion Research of province-wide online survey encompassing 1,704 BC residents (18 +)Read more
