Community Economic Development (CED) can be defined as action by people locally to create economic opportunities and enhance social conditions in their communities on a sustainable and inclusive basis, particularly with those who are most disadvantaged. CED is a community-based and community-directed process that explicitly combines social and economic development and fosters the economic, social, ecological and cultural well being of communities. CED has emerged as an alternative to conventional approaches to economic development. It is founded on the belief that problems facing communities—unemployment, poverty, job loss, environmental degradation and loss of community control—need to be addressed in a holistic and participatory way.

For more information about Community Futures’ economic development role and initiatives, please contact Nikki Bradshaw, Community Economic Development Coordinator, at 250-489-4356 or 1-800-661-2293.

The Road to Techtopia: 

A creative solutions event for the digital media and information technology industry

February 28, 2012

11:00am - 4:00pm (MST)