2025 BC Economic Summit
The 2025 BC Economic Summit will be held in-person at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre from May 12th to 15th, 2025.
Agenda PreviewPacked with valuable professional development from Canadian speakers, a solutions-focused MarketPlace, Canadian-based event app, networking opportunities, Canadian-sourced food products, and exciting activities in Canadian Tuxedos, BCEDA is preparing to welcome delegates back to Penticton.
Posted 2025/Mar/17
2BC Common Ground Alliance
BCCGA’s Special Invitation – FREE Ground Disturbance Breakfast :
March 12th in Coquitlam – Register Now!
The BC Common Ground Alliance (BCCGA) and our partners invite you to attend our highly acclaimed FREE ground disturbance breakfast focused on safe digging practices to ensure the safety of your crews and the protection of underground utilities.
Join us for an informative morning that will equip you with the latest insights, best practices, and tools to enhance safety on your job sites.
Posted 2025/Mar/8
Resilient Transportation for the Future: Fri May 09
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade invites you to the Transportation Forum 2025, presented by Deloitte, which will explore the most pressing transportation challenges of our time, including rising costs, workforce shortages, and the urgent need to deliver transportation and supply chain infrastructure projects on time and on budget. Discussions will also focus on supply chain resiliency, electrification, and the interconnectedness of transportation modes—air, land, sea, and rail. The forum will emphasize Vancouver's role as a vital gateway to provincial and national economic success.
https://www.boardoftrade.com/events/7929?highlight=WyJ0cmFuc3BvcnRhdGlvbiIsImZvcnVtIl0=
Posted 2025/Mar/8
For Registered Onsite Wastewater Practioners:
Training and Continuing Education for the Onsite Sewerage Industry
The Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) are the certifying body for ROWPs in British Columbia.
Their requirements for ROWP certification include achievement of an extensive list of occupational competencies and minimum experience requirements under the oversight of a suitably qualified ROWP or Professional. They also require successful completion of the ASTTBC Jurisprudence exam. Our curriculum was developed to support your pathway to your initial ROWP certification or to add an endorsement category.
Our training is also suitable for achievement of ASTTBC’s requirements for continuing professional development.
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Continuing Education Forum (no fees!) March 26, 2025
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Pacific Time).
Panel Discussion: BC Sewerage System Standard Practice Manual – Concerns and Potential Revisions
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ONSITE Technical Resources Association
Posted 2025/Mar/01
2025 BC Economic Summit: Connecting the Dots - Collaboration. Innovation. Resilience.
May 12th to 15th, 2025 | Penticton, BC
Act Now & Save! Early Bird Rates End December 31st
Mark your calendars and join us at the BC Economic Summit in Penticton, BC. Immerse yourself in a vibrant community committed to driving sustainable development, fostering inclusive growth, and unlocking the full potential of British Columbia's economic landscape. This year’s theme, "Connecting the Dots: Collaboration. Innovation. Resilience.," emphasizes the importance of collaboration and innovation in building a resilient and thriving economy across the province. Join EDOs, Elected Officials, Chambers, Tourism DMOs, Federal and Provincial Government, Community Futures, Industry Partners and more to expand your network, share your knowledge, and forge meaningful connections that will propel your community and organization forward.
Posted 2024/Nov/28
BCEDA OFFERS CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES!
Start your journey to becoming a Certified Economic Development Professional of BC
The Certified Economic Development Professional of British Columbia (CEDP.BC) certification prioritizes evaluating practical skills over rigid educational requirements. This emphasis is crucial in the diverse and interdisciplinary community and economic development field. The Certification aims to encompass a broad spectrum of industry-relevant practices, including community development, business development, traditional economic development, and any related professions that align with its framework. Participation in the certification process is optional.
CEDP.BC Certification Manual
The new Certification Manual provides all of the information required to assist you in your CEDP.BC journey. Learn about the certification criteria, how to apply professional competencies, and understand the application and exam process.
Download the CEDP.BC Certification Manual
CEDP.BC Grandfathering
BCEDA will allow applications from existing EcDs and CEcDs for Certification with no requirement for exams or other certification requirements from September 1, 2024, until May 12, 2025. Following the CEDP.BC designation, "grandfathered" CEDP.BCs must meet BCEDA recertification requirements (see Section 4 of the CEDP.BC Certification Manual).
Start your application
Visit the new Certification webpage or contact BCEDA today for more information.
-The BCEDA Team
BCEDA respectfully acknowledges the traditional and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan People, where we work and live, and the over 200 Nations throughout British Columbia.
Posted 2024/Aug/21
Continuing CPD Opportunity
Builders Code: Online Training for Construction Professionals
This organization provides online construction industry training for Leaders and for Everyone. The courses vary from 1 to 2 hours in length and are either paid per individual learner or paid as delivered to a group. Builders Code was originally formed in 2018 with a partnership between government funders and other organizations such as WorkSafeBC, the BC Construction Association and SkilledTradesBC.
Refer to the webpage links with the listing for all the courses:
For Everyone: https://www.builderscode.ca/for-everyone/
For Leaders: https://www.builderscode.ca/for-leaders/
Posted 2024-May-10
