A first-timer at the Vancouver Island State of the Island Summit
Even though I attended high school and college on Vancouver Island, I had never heard of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) until I returned after...
Economic report for Vancouver Island seen as increasingly important tool
Nanaimo News Now, By Ian Holmes October 31, 2016 – 11:28am Updated: October 31, 2016 – 2:49pm   NANAIMO — The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Summit has...
Special 10th Anniversary Summit Giveaway… Win a Pedego Electric Bike!
In celebration of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance’s 10th Anniversary, and in keeping with the strong climate change theme in this year’s Summit program, delegates of...
The Changing Face of Aboriginal Business Development
Aboriginal business development is changing. It is transforming from primarily community-owned ventures, often connected to resource projects and Aboriginal rights and title, to more small and...
The Faces of Tech
Technology and Innovation is the fastest growing sector in the Province and is driving the economy. The regional tech sector is quietly leaving a lasting impact. In...
Island Leaders Changing How the World Views our Ocean
At the State of the Island Economic Summit this October, an expert panel will share the progress being made in the ocean monitoring tech field thanks to Canada’s $200M...
2nd State of the Island Report to be Released at 2016 Summit
2016 is the 10th anniversary of the ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit where hundreds of people gather to network, compare notes, learn of emerging trends, opportunities, and...
Carbon Neutrality — What is the Hard-Nosed Reality?
What if Vancouver Island as a region was to set an objective to become carbon neutral as a way to promote our reputation for one of...