"The BVI is a great tool & process. We need to have more people working with CIEL's tools to further Community and Economic Development in Canada."
- Hélène Deslauriers
Director General, Réseau des SADC in Quebec (Alliance of 63 SADCs)
Canadian Representative on the Organization for Economic
Co-operation and Development (OECD) Forum on Partnerships
“Process was dynamic & engaged the community”
- Rami Rothkop
Harrop Procter Community Forest Co-op, BC
CIEL - Initiatives & Activities
- CBC's Shelagh Rogers interviews CIEL's Mike Stolte on Sounds Like Canada - July 22nd, 2008
(LISTEN by clicking on CBC logo on Home Page) - Mike Stolte was interviewed by Shelagh Rogers on...
- CIEL Wins KAST Award for Most Innovative Organization - July 21st, 2008
The Kootenay Association of Science & Technology (KAST) Spirit of Innovation awards are intended to...
- Australia Turns to Canadian Organization for Small Town Economic Revitalization Solutions - May 4th, 2008
Nelson, BC - How do you revitalize a small town economy? In the state of Victoria, Australia, theyâ€...
- Mike Stolte interviewed by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation - February 27th, 2007
CIEL's Executive Director, Mike Stolte, is currently on a speaking tour in Australia. Mike is...
- Nelsonite to Share Knowledge and Expertise Down Under - January 10th, 2007
Nelson, B.C. - They're wondering how we do it here down under. Nelson’s Mike Stolte is leaving...
- Coping with Growth and Change: The State of Leadership in Rural BC - January 9th, 2007
BC rural communities are struggling to cope with dramatic growth and change and they need to learn...
- Tools, Techniques and Resources for communities - December 5th, 2006
CIEL is excited to introduce 69 Tools, Techniques and Resources for communities. There are many...
- Mike Stolte Becomes President-Elect of National Rural Foundation - November 15th, 2006
Co-Chairs National Think Tank on Future of Rural & Small Community Canada Nelson economist Mike...
- Call for host communities for Leading Communities BC training program - September 7th, 2006
Leading Communities BC is currently inviting Expressions of Interest from rural BC communities...
- Community Vitality Initiative (CVI) Reports - May 26th, 2006
The Community Vitality Initiative (CVI) Phase 1 Reports are now available. The Summary reports are...
- Community Vitality Initiative (CVI) Results to be Presented - May 25th, 2006
Residents Invited to Community Meetings to Vote on Actions from Community Vitality Initiative (CVI)...
- Community Entrepreneur and Innovative Community Organization Award Winners announced - November 2nd, 2005
The Centre for Innovative and Entrepreneurial Leadership and Community Futures are excited to...
- CIEL Executive Director elected to National Board - October 25th, 2005
Appointed to new National Rural Research Network, Stolte is excited by prospects to revitalize...
CIEL is seeking a joint sponsor for a Community Entrepreneurship Award Program; if you are interested, please contact the CIEL office.