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Community Economic Development (CED) is about working together as a community and with partners towards a diverse local economy that helps all of Sooke to thrive. It’s also about learning from all sectors of the community, and supporting local businesses, organizations, professionals, service providers and citizens. Council’s commitment to take action on climate change will drive community economic development in Sooke. We are striving for Low Carbon Resilience, and the achievement of social, economic and environmental co-benefits for all Sooke citizens.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the summer/fall 2021 development of the CED Strategy and Action Plan through the business Walk, telephone interviews, discussions about town, and surveys. We have posted an Engagement Summary here.
Read the CED Strategy and Action Plan that District Council that Council approved on December 13, 2021. Watch for updates, and let us know if you have ideas or feedback on the Strategy.
Community Economic Development (CED) is about working together as a community and with partners towards a diverse local economy that helps all of Sooke to thrive. It’s also about learning from all sectors of the community, and supporting local businesses, organizations, professionals, service providers and citizens. Council’s commitment to take action on climate change will drive community economic development in Sooke. We are striving for Low Carbon Resilience, and the achievement of social, economic and environmental co-benefits for all Sooke citizens.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the summer/fall 2021 development of the CED Strategy and Action Plan through the business Walk, telephone interviews, discussions about town, and surveys. We have posted an Engagement Summary here.
Read the CED Strategy and Action Plan that District Council that Council approved on December 13, 2021. Watch for updates, and let us know if you have ideas or feedback on the Strategy.
Take 5-minutes to let us know about your local spending habits, what would make it easier to spend more money locally, and what types of businesses/services are missing in Sooke. Your input will help inform how we grow a strong and vibrant local economy! This survey will remain open until August 20, 2021. We encourage you to invite others to participate.
We're looking to understand more about the perspective of local not-for-profit organizations and Sooke's economy. Please take 5-10 minutes to share your perspective in this 9-question survey. This survey will remain open until August 20, 2021. We encourage you to invite others to participate.
Community Economic Development Strategy has finished this stage
Survey open July 15-August 20, 2021
July 22 Business Walk/Visit - Findings will inform CED Strategy
Community Economic Development Strategy has finished this stage
July 22, 2021 - CEDC will visit local businesses to assess needs and resources of the business community.
Draft CED Strategy
Community Economic Development Strategy has finished this stage
September 29 to October 18, 2021 - A draft of the CED Strategy is posted in the Documents Section. Please use the Guestbook section to provide your comments.
District of Sooke CED Strategy
Community Economic Development Strategy is currently at this stage
Winter 2021 - The CED Strategy will be considered by District Council.