CEO Sperber Raising VIEA to the Next Level
Story from Business Examiner – Business Examiner Staff NANAIMO – The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) has been promoting economic development throughout the region for nearly 20 years. Julie...
Shuttle coming to connect Nitinaht Village and Port Alberni
Robert Barron, Vancouver Island Free Daily, January 24, 2024 Ditidaht First Nation will soon be operating a shuttle between Nitinaht Village and Port Alberni. As a...
Happy 2024 from VIEA! Strategic Plan Update, Plus Funding, Opportunity and Events
VIEA Strategic Plan Update Guided by Ideas for Impact the VIEA Board convened at the Tigh-Na-Mara on January 12th and 13th to initiate VIEA’s strategic planning process. Over two inspiring...
Happy Holidays from VIEA
Reflecting on 2023 Island Good Milestone: 2023 marked the fifth anniversary of Island Good. We hosted the regional mix and mingles in May and the second annual...
‘Magic’ answer to mental health and addiction issues touted as a ‘brain reset’
Potential power of psychedelic psychotherapy discussed at Vancouver Island summit From: MANDY MORAES, Nov. 9, 2023 4:05 p.m., NEWS A possible solution for people looking to...
Summit Highlights, Digital Dashboard Link, Exciting New Strategic Direction and Transportation Fund
Summit Highlights With a remarkable turnout of nearly 600 registered Summit delegates and the support of 35 generous sponsors, as well as the invaluable assistance from PacifiCan,...
Land access an obstacle for first-generation farmers on Vancouver Island
Future of farming on Vancouver Island discussed at economic summit in Nanaimo   Karl Yu, October 28, 2023, Nanaimo News Bulletin Katie Underwood, owner of Peas...
Island’s growth and prosperity won’t take care of itself, says economist
Economic summit concludes with State of the Island address   Greg Sakaki, October 28, 2023, Ladysmith Chronicle   Susan Mowbray, partner and economist with MNP, delivers...