What We Do
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) is a registered non-government, non-profit society spearheading regional economic development for the entire Vancouver Island and rural islands region. The society is funded by memberships, sponsorships and gate receipts from events. Our initiatives that you might recognize include:
- Island Good product brand
- Foreign Trade Zone Vancouver Island
- ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit
- Economic Dashboard
- Island Wood Industries initiative
VIEA is a collaborative partnership providing opportunities for communities, First Nations, businesses, and other key stakeholders to collaborate on broad-based economic activities to improve the region’s capacity for economic vitality. Annual membership is scaled for accessibility ($185 – $1,100 per year) so that anyone interested in a balanced, resilient economy can afford to participate