Our Mission
Golden Community Economic Development is inclusive, engages and supports residents with community-led development contributing to a vibrant and healthy social, economic, and environmental landscape where all residents have access to a good quality of life and a sustainable future.
What's New
Canyon to Confluence Initiative (C2Ci)
Join Us for a Movie Night!
Get ready for an inspiring evening at the Waterwalker Film Festival hosted by the Canyon to Confluence Initiative on May 1st at 7pm at Kicking Horse Movies.
This is your chance to get inspired for your summer paddling adventures, connect with old friends, and make new ones who share your love for the water. Plus, you’ll hear an update on the Canyon to Confluence Initiative and its progress.
Golden Jane's Walk 2025
Golden CED has joined with members of our community to host the Golden Jane’s Walks May 1st to May 4th 2025.
Join the walks: The Historical Downtown Walk, The Art Walk, The Library Block Walk and The Confluence to Canyon Initiative River Walk.
Learn more about the walks and see the schedule on the Jane’s Walk Page.
Community Conversations
Join us during our monthly events and share your hopes, dreams and concerns for Golden and Area A.
- Wednesday April 9th, from 10 to 11 am at Jita’s Cafe
- Wednesday May 7th, from 10 to 11 am at Bacchus Cafe
- Wednesday June 11th, from 10 to 11 am (location TBD)
Canyon to Confluence Initiative (C2Ci)
We’re excited to announce the launch of the first What We Heard Report for the Canyon to Confluence Initiative!
This initial report is based on the valuable insights we gathered from in-person engagement and our public survey last fall. Your voices contribute to shaping the future of this long-term important project!
Stay tuned for more updates and ways to get involved as we continue this exciting journey together!
Becoming an Early Childhood Educator
Interested in a rewarding career as an Early Childhood Educator?
We prepared an information package with information and contacts to assist you on your new career path, including information about:
- Certificate program
- Funding options
- Local cohort starting September 2025 at the College of the Rockies – Golden Campus.
Golden Living Wage 2024
The 2024 Living Wage is out!
This fall, our team has been working with Living Wage BC to update the living wage for our community.
Find out more about the calculation process:
Commercial Property Listings Page
Check out Golden’s Commercial Property listings page!
Includes commercial spaces, properties, land, and businesses that are for sale or lease.
It is free for owners or property managers to list their commercial properties.
Support Local Businesses
You can recommend your favorite businesses on finditingolden.com
What we're working on
From affordable housing to investment attraction, and a diversity of economic development initiatives, Golden CED is leading the charge. We are members of the community, serving our community.
Continue to check out our website and social media channels for regular updates on our activities.
