Showcase Features Vancouver Island’s Newest Tech
On October 24th, the two-day State of the Island Economic Summit in Nanaimo will kick off with a pre-summit bonus session from 8:30 – 10:30 am that is...
How is Marine Renewable Energy Being Utilized on Vancouver Island?
The ocean provides various methods of renewable energy, from wind power to the use of ocean currents to drive underwater turbines. Over the years, Vancouver Island...
Major Infrastructure and Personnel Investment on BC Coast—What Does This Look Like? How Will it Happen? Who’s Involved?
Get the full story on the $1.5 billion the government is investing in coastal emergency response in Canada and what this means for the Island at the State...
BC Premier John Horgan to Deliver Opening Keynote at Summit on October 24th
Premier Horgan assumed office just over a year ago leading an NDP/Green coalition bringing a different approach and a new agenda for BC. What have been the...
Vancouver Island Designated as Foreign Trade Zone
Championed by the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, Vancouver Island has received an official designation as a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) from the Government of Canada. “The Vancouver Island Foreign...
Summit Panel Shares the Secret Recipe of Resilient Entrepreneurs
Drawing on the experiences of four entrepreneurs from diverse industries and backgrounds, hear what it is that helped them bounce back higher after the inevitable hits...
The Inherent Wisdom, Cultural Importance & Economic Benefits of First Nation Tourism
As First Nation Communities develop business opportunities that create income and employment, so too are they working to share their cultural knowledge. Tourism can help to...
The Future of Electric Transportation and Its Impact on Vancouver Island
Join these panelists at the State of the Island Summit this fall to engage in thought and discussion of what massive conversion to electric vehicles will look like… Kelly...