FREE! Creative Marketing Workshop for Business

Since January, we've been actively assisting Cortesian solopreneurs, artists, makers, and small businesses, and it's been incredibly rewarding to witness the emergence of new ventures and to provide support to those of you who have been navigating this journey independently.

Throughout this process, we've identified common areas where Cortes Island businesses require the most support. As a result, we've been diligently working on developing FREE curated workshops tailored to the needs of the business and entrepreneurial community.

Our first workshop in the series is on Creative Marketing and will take place on May 11th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Manson's Hall in the Pioneer Room, hosted by expert in her field, Sachia Kron.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to identify your ideal customer

• Develop your brand identity

• Develop simple, effective messaging

• Define the value of your product/service

• Write for web, social and email campaigns

A note from our facilitator:

‘If you're like most small businesses or entrepreneurs, you've poured your heart and soul into your work. You believe in the value of what you offer, but you may struggle with promoting yourself without feeling too pushy or worry that your message isn't hitting the mark.

Rest assured, you're not alone—many of us grapple with these thoughts.

Crafting a compelling message that resonates with our customers and effectively communicates how we can fulfill their needs requires skill and practice.

This workshop is designed to help you cultivate a deeper understanding of your customer base and lay the groundwork for developing straightforward, impactful messaging across various platforms, including in-person sales, websites, social media, and email campaigns.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP if you plan on attending: tamlyn@cceda.ca

Stay tuned for more FREE workshops, including one focusing on bookkeeping!

In the meantime, if you're self-employed, an entrepreneur, a small business owner, or an

artist or maker seeking support for your business, please don't hesitate to reach out to

Tamlyn with any questions at tamlyn@cceda.ca.

Business Mentorship Program

In January of 2024, CCEDA hired a Business Mentorship Coordinator to help meet the local business needs of existing and aspiring entrepreneurs on Cortes Island. Coordinator Tamlyn Collingwood will assist in helping develop and strengthen skills and abilities, while also assisting to identify resources through one-to-one advising, workshops, and training. This program will run until early 2025.

Tamlyn has been actively assisting Cortesian solopreneurs, artists, makers, and small businesses, and it's been incredibly rewarding to witness the emergence of new ventures and to provide support to those of you who have been navigating this journey independently.

We've identified common areas where Cortes Island businesses require the most support. As a result, we've been diligently working on developing FREE curated workshops tailored to the needs of the business and entrepreneurial community.

Please contact Tamlyn for updates and with any questions at tamlyn@cceda.ca.

Passenger Transportation Project

CCEDA was fortunate to have secured funding to launch a public engagement for both Cortes and Quadra to devise a community-led plan to bring greater passenger transportation options to our area.

This project aims to provide an opportunity for residents of Quadra, Cortes and nearby underserved islands to come together in a facilitated community consultation to confirm:

1. The best alternative transportation option(s) that would meet the needs of both communities (including but not limited to a community bus), and

2. Routes, schedules, potential non-profit organisation structure and service details for implementation to move forward to support these options.

Please go to our Transportation Consultation page for all the details.