46.2M For Port’s Duke Point Expansion
$46.2 million in funding just announced by the federal government will enable the Port of Nanaimo to make significant infrastructure improvements and expansions at its Duke Point facilities....
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Economic Summit – Some Program Features: Keynote – Export Development Canada VP, Peter Hall Keynote – MNP Senior Economist, Susan Mowbray – 2019 VI Economic Report Keynote – Robert Asselin of...
Food & Shelter to be Addressed at the Economic Summit
Food & Shelter – Inspiring Initiatives at the Economic Summit Food and Shelter are imperative to a quality of life that many find difficult to attain.  Summit...
Marine Tourism a Driving Force for Vancouver Island’s Economy
State of the Island Economic Summit takes place Oct. 23-24 Vancouver Island is an ocean-carved land of extremes ranging from majestic wilderness parks to sophisticated urban...
FTZVI Investors Forum at Economic Summit Oct. 23/24
Over the past three years VIEA has developed business cases aimed at gaining the attention of those wishing to invest in Island Business. Last year the Summit delivered a broad...
Island Exports Focus of Keynote at Economic Summit in Nanaimo
Peter Hall, vice president and chief economist with Export Development Canada (EDC) is one of four keynote speakers to present at the 13th annual State of...
‘Making Shift Happen!’ – A Spotlight on Campbell River & Region
The Strathcona Region with Campbell River at its hub has successfully diversified its economy over the past decade. Through a tailored economic development approach and initiatives such as CRAdvantage and the Modern Entrepreneur...
Circular Economy in Focus at the 13th Annual Economic Summit
A panel of Island-based thought leaders will provide overview and engage audience in an ‘ideas jam’ for advancing circular economy on Vancouver Island. Moderated by Julie Sperber of Gabriola...