On May 18-19, 2016, Community Futures Revelstoke hosted the Community Economic Development Forum with the topic of “Understanding the Economics of Poverty Reduction. The following are the Powerpoint Presentations and video’s captured at the event.
The Socio-economic Benefits of Poverty Reduction
PowerPoint Presentation by Mark Holmgren, Director Vibrant Communities Canada, Tamarack Institute
Revelstoke-Economics of Poverty
Video of Mark Holmgren’s presentation
Poverty Reduction (Eradication?) thru Social Change
Presentation by Brian Smith, Executive Director, Community Futures Sunshine Coast
Video of Brian Smith’s Presentation
Exploration of Findings from the UBCO community-university research partnership project
Presentation by Mike Evans, Kenneth Carlaw, John Janmaat & Lindsay Harris
The Living Wage: How is it good for business? Why is it good for community?
Powerpoint Presentation by Catherine Ludgate, Manager Community Investment, Vancity
Living Wage 2016 Revelstoke
Video of Catherine Ludgate’s presentation
Community Employer Panel
Developing effective human resource strategies can be a good investment for both businesses and employees. Further, it has been said that employee spending makes up at least 70% of our economy. Discover how some local Revelstoke businesses promote employee retention and compensation:
- Malcolm Bott – Universal Footwear
- Steven Cross – Revy Outdoors
- Angus Woodman – Downie Timber/Selkirk Specialty
- Sonia Ratte – La Baguette
