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 ------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------ 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! ------------------------------------------------------------------- - 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