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October 20 – 22, 2026. Join business, government, First Nations, and community leaders for three days of conversations, ideas, and connections shaping the future of our region.

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Data that drives better decisions. Access Vancouver Island’s latest economic indicators, interactive dashboards, and historical reports to better understand regional trends and opportunities.

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VIEA Supports
A balanced economy that is resilient, diverse, evolving, competitive, integrated, inclusive, equitable, urban and rural, wealth retentive, and export rich.
Vibrant, efficient, wasteless, regenerative use of natural resources, broad use of circular economic principles, disciplined, conservationist land use management.
Goods production capacity with coordinated supply chains sufficient to sustain the Island region population in case of emergency.
Development of a stronger ecosystem through advocacy and collaboration to address upstream challenges that prevent innovation from getting to market and contributing to the vitality of our economy.

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Request for Proposals: Trade & Investment Vancouver Island…

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19/08/2026
EDIT (August 27, 2026): This Request for Proposals (RFP) has been withdrawn by the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA). The procurement process has been cancelled, and no proposal submissions will be accepted or evaluated. All proponents who expressed interest...
EDIT (August 27, 2026): This Request for Proposals (RFP) has been withdrawn by the...
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Twenty Years of Island Collaboration

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10/02/2026
Read full article in the Feb/Mar 2026 Douglas Magazine Has there ever been a more crucial time for islanders to connect? Through connection we find common purpose, shared goals and new ideas, and form the relationships  that get real...
Read full article in the Feb/Mar 2026 Douglas Magazine Has there ever been a...
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VIEA Updates: Summit Moments, Economic Report & Member…

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02/12/2025
2025 VIEA Economic Summit Recap Over 550 business and community leaders came together at the 19th Annual Vancouver Island Economic Summit, held October 28–30 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo. Delegates explored new ideas, sparked meaningful connections,...
2025 VIEA Economic Summit Recap Over 550 business and community leaders came together at...
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