RDI takes on Local Water Reporting

The Columbia Basin Trust’s Water Smart initiative drew to a close in 2016 (http://ourtrust.org/innovative-water-conservation-model-proved-successful/). Part of the Water Smart program included the collection, analysis, and reporting of local water demand and consumption data. When several Water Smart communities expressed interest in continuing with data reporting the RDI was … [More]

Regional Innovation Chair Presents at National College Conference

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The theme Inspiration is the creative spark and breath that leads to great achievements. The 2016 Colleges and Institutes Canada (CiCan) Conference focused on this important theme, which drives innovation, development and discoveries. Presentations revealed how colleges and institutes promote change through innovative practices and approaches in teaching and learning, applied … [More]

Transitioning Youth Into the Workforce

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Youth are vital to the success of rural communities and regions, however rural youth can face a range of challenges. As part of a project entitled Training, engagement, and retention: a ‘learning region’ approach to rural youth consultation was done in November-December 2015 in the West-Kootenay Boundary region to gather information specific to the local youth population in … [More]

Planned Business Expansion Represents Over $420 Million in Investment

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It is likely of no surprise that Retail Trade and Accommodation and Food Services are the most represented sectors in the Basin-Boundary economy, but did you know that Professional, Scientific and Technical Services also plays a huge role in our economy (with Manufacturing following closely)? Or, that nearly half of the businesses surveyed in the Basin-Boundary region plan to … [More]

RDI Brokers Business-Student Learning Partnerships

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College of the Rockies students pursuing a BBA in Sustainable Business Practices is required to complete a capstone project that involves application of program material to the real-world business environment. Students work with businesses, organizations or communities to solve an identified problem or introduce a specific change related to sustainable business practices. Each … [More]