Is Vancouver Island only ‘Alone’ in Film and Television?
Does opportunity exist to capitalize on industry growth elsewhere in BC? If yes, what is the opportunity and what do we need to do? “Vancouver Island...
Cowichan change makers have joined forces to move the dial on how the region is perceived. How do they do it?
Economic development, chamber organizations and members of the business community in the Cowichan Valley region have been working together to play to their collective strengths and...
Committee to launch “Made on Vancouver Island” pilot project at the Economic Summit
The rising tide really does float all boats. In spite of being each other’s main competition, 3 major players in the grocery business on Vancouver Island- Quality...
Summit delegates to receive ‘State of the Island’ Economic Report—the only third-party, non-government report of its kind in British Columbia.
Susan Mowbray, Senior Manager of Economics and Research at MNP, will present the 3rd annual State of the Island Economic Report at this year’s Summit in...
Leading Public Relations Guru Dan Tisch to tackle fake news at Vancouver Island Summit
In a broiling sea of information, how do people separate what is fake from what is real? In a recent Ipsos poll, data showed that a...
Futurescape
Innovation and technology is accelerating exponentially; changing our world faster than many of us can comprehend. Developments in digital manufacturing, advanced automation and AI (artificial intelligence)...
Clean Tech – a once in a generation opportunity…
Without much fanfare, over 100 clean-technology companies have taken root on Vancouver Island providing high-value, full-time jobs and strengthening local economies. They are working hard to...
International trade myths busted
Is high land value and dwindling supply of commercial property in Vancouver creating opportunity for the island? If you are like many who see Vancouver Island...