Galiano Community Development Office (CDO)

Vision
A sustainable, diverse and vibrant community (with a healthy economy) where entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations thrive side by side, offering a unique culture for the benefit of all on Galiano Island and demonstrated to a wider world

Mission
To significantly improve entrepreneurial and community development on Galiano Island. To assist Galiano individuals, businesses and non-profits in the development of enterprises that are socially, environmentally and economically sustainable year round by providing a shared, multipurpose office, work and meeting space and through fostering collaborative projects and partnerships both locally and regionally

Values
Communication; collaboration; integrity; trust; creativity; accountability; responsibility; results; continuous improvement; respect; sustainability; energy; enthusiasm


DROP-IN OFFICE HOURS FOR PROJECT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

Friday & Saturday, 10am - 12pm


SERVICES

Shared Workspace Rental:

-High Speed Internet
-Laser Printer/Fax/Scanner
-Ergonomic work stations
-Large white board
-Meeting table and chairs
-Phone and voicemail

Monthly membership: $100/mo
Single use during bookable hours: $25/use


CURRENT MEMBERS

Individuals

- Michael Hoebel, Co-founder
- Justin Stephenson, Co-founder
- Christian Nally, Sticks Allison Internet Technologies, Co-founder
- Karen Ausrine, Jam Jar Media, Co-founder
- Avi Bryant
- Ed Andrusiak

Non-profit Organizations

- Galiano Land & Community Housing Trust
- Galiano Loan Fund

The CDO is the Galiano satellite office of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) for the Southern Gulf Islands under the auspices of the Capital Regional District (CRD) (based at Hope Bay, North Pender Island)


PARTNERSHIPS

- Economic Development Commission (EDC) for the Southern Gulf Islands
- Galiano Chamber of Commerce
- Community Collaboration Group


CURRENT PROGRAMMES & PROJECTS

"Experience the Gulf Islands" Regional Programme
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The "Experience" initiative will enable the development of a system of major trails and water routes interconnecting communities, events, amenities and supporting businesses throughout the Islands and is expected to be a catalyst for community and economic development.

www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks_lscr/ExperiencetheFraser/Pages/default.aspx

Contact: Ed Andrusiak
ed.andrusiak@gmail.com.


TEDx Galiano Island
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Created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading,” the TEDx program is designed to give communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level. TEDx events are fully planned and coordinated independently, on a community-by-community basis.

TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design.

Video: What is TEDx? www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjisSInTmYo
http://community.tedxgalianoisland.com
www.facebook.com/TEDxGalianoIsland
https://twitter.com/TEDxGaliano

Contact: Kris Krg
kriskrug@gmail.com


Selling Galiano Fine Arts & Crafts to the World...On-line!
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- Research & Development
- Galiano Etsy Team
https://www.etsy.com/teams/14073/galiano-island-collections/members
- Galiano Island Virtual Art Gallery
- Individual support

Contact: Karen Ausrine
karen@jamjar.ca