Golden Community Economic Development (Golden CED) is a resourceful organization that works with community members to build supportive systems for individuals and groups that live, work, and play in our small mountain town.
From developing the CED Strategy for Golden and area to creating community housing, Golden CED aims to build a sustainable future and improve the quality of life for all residents.
What is Community Economic Development (CED)?
It's a process where the community influences economic development initiatives through residents being able to identify and initiate opportunities to build an affordable, sustainable and inclusive community to live out healthy and meaningful lifestyles.
Our service area includes the Town of Golden and CSRD Area A (Rural Golden - Parson, Nicholson, Donald, Blaeberry, Field, and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort).
Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Golden is surrounded by six national parks and offers an unparalleled mountain lifestyle. We serve both urban and rural residents across this beautiful region.
our strategy
Our Strategic Priorities
Our work priorities are defined by the CED Strategy that was developed in partnership with the community.
Community Housing
Creating diverse, attainable housing options that meet community needs and support growth.
Workforce & Services
Strengthening the local workforce and essential services to support residents and businesses.
Investment Attraction
Attracting new investment and talent to drive sustainable economic prosperity in Golden.
Sector Development
Diversifying and strengthening key economic sectors to build long-term community resilience.
For thousands of years, the abundance of the earth’s lands and waters provided us to live, work and play is a result of the ecological wisdom, stewardship and reciprocal relationship of the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc peoples whose unceded territory we continue to live, work and play. The area is also the chosen home of the Metis Nation Columbia River.
