Through wood industry stakeholder meetings, interviews, surveys, product research, economic analysis, and business case development, the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance has developed a starting point for meaningful dialogue about opportunities to generate more wealth and increase sustainable production on Vancouver Island. Access to fibre and access to markets are reoccurring themes.
At the 11th annual Economic Summit, October 25/26th, the VI Economic Alliance will be releasing findings from its year long process of assembling an inventory of wood manufacturers on Vancouver Island; gathering data to show the economic multiplier effect of value-added manufacturing in our local economies; and developing business cases for manufacturing 3 value-added wood products that are currently not made on Vancouver Island.
It’s time for Island stakeholders to come together to pursue 21st century solutions.
Join the conversation at the Summit with this expert panel:
— Chris Duncan, Partner & Regional leader, Forestry & Forest Products Services,
MNP
— Bill Collins, VIEA Business Case Analyst & Principal,
CollinsWorks Ventures Inc.
— Doug Pauze, Senior VP Operations, Coastland Wood Industries
Moderator: Larry Rumming, Principal Laurence Rumming Assessments
Thanks to Island Coastal Economic Trust for sponsoring this breakout session!
