April Is Dig Safe Month In BC!
There is an underground network of gas lines, electricity, telephone, internet and TV cable wires, as well as water and sewer connections that could be damaged if you dig in the wrong spot.
When it comes to underground utilities, the smallest incident can cause serious damage. Disturbing the ground in your backyard can be just as serious as ground disturbance at a construction site. Whether you’re planning to build a retaining wall, plant a tree or put in fence posts, remember to PLAN AHEAD and click or call before you dig to protect yourself, your family, neighbours and property.
Posted 2025/Apr/21
For Registered Onsite Wastewater Practioners:
Training and Continuing Education for the Onsite Sewerage Industry
Continuing Education Forum (no fees!)
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Pacific Time).
Topic: Cumulative Impacts to Freshwater Bodies (and what to do about it!).
Facilitator: Bryer Manwell, MSc., P.Eng., Hydrogeological Engineer.
Bryer will provide a presentation regarding the impact to freshwater bodies from wastewater dispersal on adjacent land.
Bryer will outline the challenges posed by excess nutrients and other contaminants. She will also share her vision for how our industry can become part of the solution.
Posted 2025/Apr/21
Creating Inclusive Spaces for People with disabilities
Accessibility Training: Creating Inclusive Spaces for People with Disabilities
Join The Greater VancouverBoard of Trade on May 30 for a virtual workshop that takes a person-centred approach to universal design and the creation of inclusive spaces for people with disabilities. Facilitated by the Rick Hansen Foundation, this workshop will explore how access is approached and equip participants with tools for day-to-day operations. From providing strategies to incorporate key aspects of universal design to connecting participants with one another to gain new perspectives and share tools and strategies, this workshop will support a deeper understanding of accessibility and help participants make meaningful changes in their workplaces and communities.
Posted 2025/April/08
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
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.
Posted 2025/Mar/8
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
