1. Project Overview

The Castlegar and District Economic Development Partnership (CADEDP), co-administered by the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce and Community Futures Central Kootenay is seeking quotes from qualified contractors to develop and support the delivery of a social media communications plan for 2026.

This work is focused on investment, attraction, and economic development project awareness for the City of Castlegar and RDCK Areas I and J. The selected contractor will develop a communications and content plan and support ongoing social media delivery aligned with the scope outlined below.

CADEDP is ideally seeking a contractor who is passionate and knowledgeable about the region and can reflect that authenticity in the tone and storytelling of posts, preferably someone who currently lives in or has lived in the Castlegar and District region.

2. Scope of Work

1. Develop a social media content plan
2. Provide guidance and insight on positioning, messaging, and content approach
3. Create and manage social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
4. Work with content ideas and source material provided by the CADEDP team, packaging it into polished posts which may include reel development (copy, layout, and light graphics as needed; contractor will have access to CADEDP digital assets)
5. Post regular content (approximately one post per week highlighting business news, developments, and regional opportunities)
6. Monitor local and regional news feeds to identify timely content opportunities
7. Draft and coordinate more immediate posts related to major announcements or developments
8. Participate in a monthly coordination meeting with the CADEDP team
9. Provide check-ins on timely draft posts as needed
10. Provide a brief monthly analytics report outlining reach, engagement, and key insights

3. Additional Requirements

• Please include pricing for occasional paid boosts or sponsored posts (management fee only; ad spend separate)
• All social media accounts, content, and digital assets will remain the property of CADEDP, and full administrative access will be required at all times

4. Project Timeline

Anticipated Contract Term:
March 23rd, 2026 – December 15, 2026

5. Submission Requirements

Proponents are asked to provide:

• A brief overview of relevant experience
• Examples of recent work
• Confirmation of availability within the proposed timeline
• Proposed approach to delivering the scope
• Fee structure (monthly or project-based)
• Optional pricing for boosted/sponsored posts

6. Submission Deadline

Proposals must be submitted by March. 9th, 2026
📧 Please submit electronically to: **@*******ar.com

7. For More Information

Tammy Verigin-Burk
Castlegar and District Economic Development Partnership
📧 cd*****@*******ar.com

Andrea Wilkey
Castlegar and District Economic Development Partnership
📧 aw*****@********bc.ca

If additional information is required, CADEDP may request clarification or further details from proponents.