EXCITING NEWS!
WE'RE GROWING OUR MEMBERS & SERVICES
Hello Friends & Supporters Of The Rural Islands Economic Partnership (RIEP)
 
 
We’re writing to you today, as representatives of the newly formed RIEP Membership Committee to share the latest Rural Islands Economic Partnership news.
 
Over the past 20 months, during these challenging pandemic recovery times, RIEP volunteers have been steadfastly working to grow the ‘Partnership’.

As of March 2021, our organizational capacity has significantly increased!

  • Engaged an expanded Board
  • Completed our 3-year Strategic Business Plan
  • Hired two staff professionals, supported by a top team of contractors
 
And throughout these times, we continue to engage with representatives from local island businesses and community organizations to move forward with initiatives in support of rural island economic and social recovery.

The launch of our new social enterprise,
Rising Tide Business Services (RTB).

RTB is providing affordable marketing services through pooled demand to empower local island businesses and organizations through the pandemic and beyond.
Learn more, click here

 
September 1st Roll-Out of the Rural Island Economic Partnership Membership Drive.
We have grown our capacity and now have the ability to offer excellent member services to ‘roll-out’ our Membership Drive.


Planning the popular Rural Islands Economic Forum, set for October, 20, 21 - with online sessions, regional in-person sessions, and an All-Forum Webinar follow-up on October 26

We Value Your Input!
To help us to continue to grow, we’re inviting you to help us determine preferred membership incentives that will:

  • Contribute to a successful membership campaign
  • Reinforce the value of RIEP membership
  • Foster inter-island community building

Please take a moment to click and complete this
ONE QUESTION SURVEY
WITH THANKS!
On Behalf of the RIEP Membership Team,
Rod Marsh, Bowen Island, Squamish Traditional Territory
   Julie Sperber, Gabriola Island, Snuneymuxw Traditional Territory
Marjorie Giroux, Malcolm Island, Kwakwakw'akw Traditional Territory
Francine Carlin, Salt Spring Island, Tsawout Traditional Territory

BECOME A RIEP VOLUNTEER

ARE YOU?

  • Passionate about supporting island communities to be able to thrive year-round

  • Excited by working to leverage the combined strength of an Island network to achieve collective resilience and vibrancy

• Contact us to discuss current volunteer and committee roles •
The Rural Islands Economic Partnership (RIEP) promotes economic resilience across the 18 + rural islands of British Columbia.  RIEP, together with partners and supporters, fosters community engagement, coordination and collaboration to achieve local economic goals sustainably.
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