Galiano Community Development Office (CDO)

The Galiano CDO is a community project office for individuals, entrepreneurs and community-based groups focused on working together positively and constructively on socially, environmentally and economically sustainable activities on Galiano Island, BC. 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. 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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjisSInTmYo
http://community.tedxgalianoisland.com
www.facebook.com/TEDxGalianoIsland
https://twitter.com/TEDxGaliano

Contact: Kris Krg
[email protected]


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
[email protected]

12/07/2022
11/11/2019

The Galiano Island Community Resource Centre is located at the Galiano Community Development Office.

The Galiano Island Community Resource Centre is a satellite office of the SGI Community Resource Centre Society which provides SGI residents with resources, referrals, information and support for employment, education, social purposes and well-being.

06/08/2017

The kids on Galiano Island desperately need your help to win a new playground. Vote today and everyday at: galianoplayground.com. This might be our only chance for a new playground. Every vote helps!

Moving Around Galiano!Community MeetingSouth Galiano HallTuesday, September 157:00 pmEveryone welcome!We all need to tra...
09/07/2015

Moving Around Galiano!

Community Meeting

South Galiano Hall
Tuesday, September 15
7:00 pm
Everyone welcome!

We all need to travel back and forth on Galiano, some of us on a daily basis, and others less frequently, to shop, meet friends, attend community events, or get to the ferry. For those who have cars there are lots of trips with the only person in the vehicle being the driver, and for those without cars it's a matter of having to ask friends for a lift, or hitchhiking.

Could we do something to reduce the number of vehicle trips with only one person on board? Could we make it possible for islanders who want to leave their car at home, or who don't have cars, to count on being picked up, or be able to catch a ride on some form of public transit? Could we encourage visitors not to bring their cars to the island by providing other options?

Lots of ideas have been kicked around in the past -- car stops, organized ride-shares, a community shuttle van or bus -- it's time to focus on some possible action. If you agree, and would like to be part of a solution, please come to the community meeting at the South Galiano Hall on Tuesday, September 15 at 7 pm.

05/25/2013

Getting ready to launch our new website... it will have info and resources for small businesses on Galiano, a calendar, info on how to book the office for individual or groups, the scoop on all the organisations and projects that call the CDO home and a blog on sustainable business development in the Southern Gulf Islands and Galiano in particular. Should be good! What could put up on the website that would help your business thrive?

04/17/2013

Our website is taking shape... watch for launch announcements in the next week or two!

03/18/2013

Calling all Fine Artists and Craftpeople of Galiano - our next Etsy Team meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday March 19th at 10:30am. See you there! Click to view the agenda in Google Docs. Everyone welcome.

11/27/2012

Sorry everyone - the Etsy Team Meeting scheduled for tomorrow is postponed. New date and time to be posted.

11/26/2012

Reminder: Our next Etsy Team meeting is tomorrow, Tues Nov 27, from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Bring your lap top or tablet for some hands on search engine optimisation and Twitter marketing.

We're showing up on Shop Local now!
11/22/2012

We're showing up on Shop Local now!

11/22/2012

This is a website that Arnie Bell has created and just launched. It is for all those artists, craftspeople and cultural organizations on Galiano Island. Please check it out and pass it on!! And best of all let him know if you have something/someone going on that you think should be on here.

Quick to read "infographic" on what Etsy is all about. From Mashable.com, July 2012.
11/20/2012

Quick to read "infographic" on what Etsy is all about. From Mashable.com, July 2012.

Address

#6/33 Manzanita Road
Galiano Island, BC
V0N1P0

Telephone

+12505399910

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