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Issue # 11 May 2016 |
RDI Presents at Local Government Conference |
 Preliminary findings from the 2016 Local Economic Development in BC survey were shared with over 100 local government representatives at this year’s AKBLG conference. Learn more. |
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The RDI will be working with communities to measure climate change adaptation, poverty reduction, and economic development performance. We’ll also be working with communities to better understand how to use assets as an attraction tool. 
The State of the Family report draws on data generated from last year’s TeckServ Summer Student Research Internship and from indicators research compiled by the RDI research team. 
A series of Knowledge and Research Briefs are now available highlighting findings from RDI’s research project that identified opportunities to enhance regional food production. 
RDI’s research highlights that there is no single approach or single solution to improving youth transition to the workforce. There is need for a range of youth specific resources, supports, and programs that are consciously and collaboratively established. There is also a need to raise awareness of existing supports. 
A total of 40 metals and metallurgical related business were interviewed to identify needs, concerns, and opportunities within the emerging metals cluster in the Lower Columbia region. 
One hundred businesses were interviewed during the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership’s Business Retention and Expansion Project. Over half plan to expand! | EVENTS |
| MAY 16. Webinar: Navitaging Performance Measurement in Local Economic Development
MAY 25. Learning Event (Revelstoke): Social Sector Solutions MAY 26. Learning Event (Valemount): Social Sector Solutions |
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| DIGITAL BASIN |
 Research Areas
A tool to identify, monitor, and report on information relating to well-being within the region.
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| FEATURED |
| Fraser Basin Council – Survey Invitation to Local Governments (closing soon)
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Webinar & Speakers Series
Rural Youth Workforce Development
Business Retention & Expansion
Myths & Trajectories: Readiness in Workforce Transition __________________________
Knowledge Briefs
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Research Reports & Briefs
Underutilized Agricultural Land
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Conditions & Trends
Gender Differences and Income Inequality
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| STATE OF THE BASIN POLL |
| Do you have an emergency preparedness kit that includes adequate food and water for 3 days? |