A successful tourist industry may result in reduced privacy for some residences. Tourists can place additional demands on local infrastructure. Training opportunities are created though apprenticeships. Opportunities can be created for self-employment and creativity. Spin-off industry such as secondary manufacturing are supported.
Employment can be seasonal and cyclical.
Stimulated by other growth factors-does not create growth in and of itself. Following discussion about the sectors that the participants thought would expand, participants voted on which industry sectors have the greatest potential to benefit from local government policies and programs. The REDI organization has undertaken an economic profile of the Cowichan region, and a number of other publications and projects aimed at identifying the strengths of the region, and attracting business and industry to the area. Ms. Foster emphasized the benefits of having a central economic development agency that can respond efficiently and effectively to businesses that may be interested in locating to the region. The brand is intended to be used as a tool for economic development by fostering an understanding and enthusiasm about the region.