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Issue 1 July 2012

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RDI Launches Website

The Columbia Basin Boundary region will soon have better access to data on their area as a result of the launch of the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute?s website.

Employment Lands Project Launched

Decision-making around economic growth in the Columbia Basin Boundary region will soon be easier, thanks to a new project now underway.

Business Retention & Expansion Project

Spearheaded by the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute (RDI),the Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) pilot project aims to help Columbia Basin communities better understand the needs of local business and the challenges they face.

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May 16 ? September 12

BC Ideas: Solutions for Stronger Communities. BC Ideas is an online competition that is seeking innovative solutions to strengthen BC communities. Have an idea, program or partnership that addresses the health, social or environmental issues affecting BC communities? Enter your idea.

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STATE OF THE BASIN?-?A tool to identify, monitor?and report on information?relating to well-beingwithin the region.

TRENDS

Growth Corridors Fuel Population Rebound

Strong population growth in Nelson, Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston, Kimberley, Trail, Rossland and the Elk Valley helped the Columbia Basin Boundary region to rebound from population decline experienced between 2001-2006.

Regional Population Returns to 2001 Levels

Data from Census 2011 reveals the population of the Columbia Basin Boundary region has returned to 2001 levels, rebounding from a decline in population of 3,704 as reported in the 2006 census.

Second Home Ownership Over the Last 5 Years

The average increase of 4% in second home ownership over the past 5 years in the Columbia Basin Boundary region is substantially higher than the provincial average of 1%.

STATE OF THE BASIN POLL

How would you rate your sense of well-being today in comparison to 5 years ago?

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(Click vote to access the poll.)

Source: http://rdckareae.inthekoots.com/2012/07/12/columbia-basin-rural-economic-development-institute/

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