BC Ideas Exchange Webinar Series
Last updated on January 17, 2024Our webinars offer a peer-to-peer space to share knowledge, opportunities, successful practices, tools and resources for local economic development in B.C.
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What to Expect
BC Ideas Exchange webinars are an interactive place to share economic development knowledge, successful practices, tools and resources. The webinars are hosted through GoToWebinar and include a live presentation and an opportunity for people to ask questions.
Our Speakers
We partner with speakers from a variety of economic development backgrounds to share:
- Successful economic development stories happening in B.C.
- New programs and initiatives supporting economic development in B.C.
- Economic development trends in B.C.
- The latest economic development tools and resources
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed on BC Ideas Exchange Webinars are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Province of BC.
Our Audience
The BC Ideas Exchange webinars are designed for:
- Local government staff and elected officials
- First Nations leaders, councils and elders
- Economic development organization leadership and staff
- Provincial government staff
- Anyone interested in helping to realize their community's economic development potential
Browse Webinars by Topic:
Building Economic Development Capacity
Communities in B.C. are growing their skills and knowledge by using tools and resources to reach their goals. This section shares stories and resources to help communities create plans and develop strategies, measure results, collaborate, access funding and more.
Watch Ride-Hailing: What Can Local Governments Expect? | Oct 10, 2019
- Ride-Hailing presentation slides (PDF, 1.4 MB)
Watch How Can Free Trade Agreements Benefit Your Community? | Oct 3, 2019
- Free Trade Agreement presentation slides (PDF, 1.6MB)
Watch Rural Dividend 6th Intake Info Session: Application Tips and FAQ's | Jul 15, 2019
Watch 2018 Local Economic Development Survey - Explaining the Survey Findings | Jun 17, 2019
Watch Rural Dividend Info Session: 6th Intake Overview & Updates | Jun 19, 2019
Watch Community Gaming Grants: 2019 Capital Project Grants Info Session | Apr 25, 2019
- 2019 Capital Projects presentation slides (PDF, 2MB)
Watch Regulation and Opportunity in the Recreational Cannabis Industry | Feb 5, 2019
- Cannabis Industry presentation slides (PDF, 1.6MB)
- Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch presentation slides (PDF, 3.5MB)
Watch Strategic Planning for Economic Development | Dec 4, 2018
Watch Rural Dividend Program: 2018 Intake Info Session | July 17, 2018
Watch Economic Reconciliation: Charting the Pathway | June 7, 2018
Watch Crowdfunding for Economic Development | May 3, 2018
Watch BC Economic Atlas: New features and functionality | Nov 2, 2017
Watch Economic Development 101 | Mar 30, 2017
Watch Indigenous & Local Government Collaboration on Economic Development: A Dialogue of Understanding | Mar 23, 2017
Watch Economic Development Disaster Planning and Recovery | Mar 21, 2017
Watch Smart Economic Development with the Strategic Planning and Performance Measurement Toolkits | Mar 16, 2017
Watch Economic Development 101 | Mar 9, 2017
Watch Smart Economic Development with the Strategic Planning Toolkit | Mar 2, 2017
Watch the BC Rural Dividend Fund: Q&A II | Sept 15, 2016
Watch the BC Rural Dividend Fund: Q&A | May 17, 2016
Watch Navigating Performance Measurement in Local Economic Development | May 16, 2016
Watch Back to Basics Refresher on CARIP: Carbon Neutral Reporting | Mar 3, 2016
Watch British Columbia Economic Atlas | May 28, 2015
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Community Economic Development Initiative
Community economic development is a process of improving quality of life for the whole community. This section shares stories of community projects based on the needs of all people that are building economies and creating long-term jobs.
Watch Building Resilience | Apr 4, 2019
- Building Resilience presentation slides (PDF, 3.6 MB)
Watch Social Enterprises | Oct 16, 2018
Watch BC Ideas Exchange Story Showcase: Great Taste, Great Opportunity | Mar 22, 2018
Watch The Power of Buying Local | Apr 26, 2016
Watch Social Enterprise and Enterprising Non-Profits | June 11, 2015
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Developing Lands and Community Amenities
Land use planning can improve the economy of a community and create a clear path forward for developing community amenities. Some examples of this are building recreation centres or transportation networks. This section shares stories of land development work around B.C. and gives you tools to use in your community.
Watch creating Economic Development Opportunities with Local Government Legislation | Oct 24, 2019
- Economic Development Tools for Local Government presentation slides (1 MB)
- The Town of Gibsons presentation slides (496.7 KB)
Watch The More We Get Together: Innovation Spaces | Apr 12, 2018
Watch Growing BC's Tourism Sector with RV Parks and Campgrounds | Apr 5, 2018
Watch Save Money by Connecting Asset Management to Land Use | Nov 24, 2016
Watch Development Approvals Made Easy | Oct 29, 2015
Watch Ideas for Engaging Neighbourhoods on Affordable Market Housing | Nov 27, 2014
Watch Rental Renaissance: How to Support a Flourishing Rental Housing Sector in Your Community | Oct 30, 2014
Watch Growth Pressures: Housing Needs in Communities Experiencing Industrial Growth | Oct 2, 2014
Watch Secondary Suites: What Works, What Doesn't? | Jan 30, 2014
Watch Where do Housing Costs Come From: A Developer's Inside Peek | Nov 28, 2013
Where Drivers Affecting Housing Affordability | Oct 23, 2013
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Indigenous Economic Development
Indigenous organizations and communities are finding unique partnerships around B.C. to grow their economies. Creativity and collaboration are key to their success. This section shares stories and resources to support First Nations and Indigenous communities reach their economic development goals.
Watch Indigenous Self-Determination through Fiscal Governance - First Nations Tax Commission | September 15, 2020
- First Nations Tax Commission presentation slides (PDF 807.9 KB)
- Backgrounder: First Nation Taxation, the First Nations Tax Commission, and the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (PDF 117 KB)
- Closing the Indigenous Systemic Gaps with a First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA) Indigenous Recovery Strategy (PDF 184 KB)
Watch Indigenous Self-Determination through Fiscal Governance - First Nations Financial Management Board | June 24, 2020
Watch Economic Reconciliation: Charting the Pathway | June 7, 2018
Watch Indigenous & Local Government Collaboration on Economic Development: A Dialogue of Understanding | Mar 23, 2017
Watch Working with Indigenous Businesses: Building Partnerships in Tourism | Apr 12, 2016
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Promoting Your Community
Local economic development and promotion go hand in hand. Investment attraction, tourism marketing, and resident attraction are important for a successful economy. In this section you can learn how to promote your community from others who’ve had success.
Watch What to Say to Foster Visitation: Post-Wildfire Marketing Messages and Strategies | June 6, 2019
- DestinationBC Disaster Recovery Research presentation slides (PDF, 5MB)
- BCEDA Making Resilience and Recovery the New Norm presentation slides (PDF, 3MB)
- Community Futures Wildfire Business Transition Project presentation slides (PPT, 500KB)
Attract Investment and Promote your Community with BritishColumbia.ca | Nov 15, 2016
Building community through Social Media | Mar 31, 2016
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Supporting Business and Entrepreneurship
A strong local economy needs a dynamic and growing business sector. This section shares stories and resources to support businesses and entrepreneurs in your community.
Watch B.C.’s Venture Capital Tax Credit Program - Helping Small Businesses Raise Investment Capital | Aug 20, 2020
- Venture Capital Tax Program presentation slides (PDF, 483 KB)
- Cascadia Seaweed presentation slides (PDF, 773 KB)
Watch Harnessing the Power of Collaboration: Support Local BC| July 23, 2020
- Support Local BC presentation slides (PDF, 513 KB)
- City of Prince Rupert presentation slides (PDF, 572 KB)
Watch Insights on Small-Scale Licenced Cannabis Production in B.C. | Nov 7, 2019
- Cannabis Legalization & Regulation Secretariat presentation slides (PDF 254.9 KB)
- Community Futures Cannabis Business 101 presentation slides (PDF 882 KB)
- Construction of GPP Compliant Propagation Room presentation slides (PDF 4 MB)
- Perimeter Fence Security Features presentation slides (PDF 12.5 MB)
Watch Accessing Capital in Small Communities: Debt Capital | Jun 20, 2019
- Accessing Debt Capital presentation slides (PPT, 900KB)
Watch Accessing Capital in Small Communities: Equity Capital | Mar 21, 2019
- Equity Capital presentation slides (PPT, 1.7)
- Employee Share Ownership Program Infographic (PDF, 345KB)
- Small Business Tax Credit Infographic (PDF, 2.8MB)
Watch BC Ideas Exchange Story Showcase: Working with Industry and Business | Nov 22, 2018
Watch Supporting Business Succession in Your Community | Nov 6, 2018
Watch Economic Development with Business Improvement Associations | May 31, 2018
Watch Business Retention and Expansion Basics | Mar 13, 2017
Watch Youth Entrepreneurship: Raising Business in your Community | Nov 23, 2016
Watch Working with Indigenous Businesses: Building Partnerships in Tourism | Apr 12, 2016
Watch Growing Export Markets in Agrifoods Manufacturing | June 25, 2015
Watch Resources from Small Business BC | Apr 23, 2015
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Technology and Innovation
The tech sector is growing in B.C. and innovative uses of technology are helping to breathe new life into many industries. This section shares stories and resources to support the growth of technology and innovation in your community.
Watch CivicLabs: Learn How you can Implement and Tailor a Variety of Apps to Serve your Community | Feb 13, 2020
Watch CleanBC for Local Governments and Economic Developers: A Clear Path to a Cleaner Future | Dec 5, 2019
Watch TechDev101: Benchmarking Your Community and Measuring Its Progress | Oct 3, 2018
Watch Community Readiness for Rural Connectivity | Sept 27, 2018 (re-recorded Oct 5, 2018)
Watch TechDev101: Building a Supportive Community and Culture for Technology and Innovation | Sept 18, 2018
Watch TechDev101: Innovation Ecosystem Canvas | June 19, 2018
Watch Innovation Partnerships with Post-Secondary Institutions | Mar 6, 2018
Watch Geothermal: Heating up Rural Economic Development | Feb 28, 2017
Watch Technology: The BC Venture Acceleration Program | Nov 13, 2014
Watch Green Energy as an Economic Development Tool | Feb 20, 2014
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Workforce Development
Communities around B.C. are trying different ways to help businesses meet their workforce needs. In this section, see how communities are supporting workers by creating partnerships, supporting skills development, building immigration programs, increasing job access, and more.
Watch BC Ideas Exchange Story Showcase: Working with Industry and Business | Nov 22, 2018
Watch BC Ideas Exchange Story Showcase: Workforce Development Stories | June 28, 2018
Watch Attracting International Students to your Community | Oct 1, 2015
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