"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 Wins KAST Award for Most Innovative Organization
The Kootenay Association of Science & Technology (KAST) Spirit of Innovation awards are intended to recognize those companies, organizations and individuals within the West Kootenay-Boundary Region that have demonstrated excellence in innovation in application, development and/or research of science & technology.
Out of 35 nominations in 4 categories CIEL was the recipient of the Most Innovative Organization award, presented on May 22, 2008 by the Columbia
Basin Trust.
Everyone here at CIEL is very proud of this achievement and our new title as award-winning organization. This award is on display at CIEL's new office above Oso Negro in Nelson, British Columbia.
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CIEL is seeking a joint sponsor for a Community Entrepreneurship Award Program; if you are interested, please contact the CIEL office.
