Island’s business leaders hear how health-care investment can be an economic driver
November 4, 2024
Story by Jessica Durling, Nanaimo News Bulletin November 4, 2024   Nanaimo is positioned to grow as a central and north Island health hub, say stakeholders...
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Island faces challenges to meet rising energy demands under stricter emissions standards
October 30, 2024
Experts at economic summit discuss energy sources now and into the future By Chris Bush, Nanaimo News Bulletin October 29, 2024   Industry experts Ian Welle,...
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Complexity of Vancouver Island’s housing crisis highlighted at economic summit
October 29, 2024
Increased building costs, policy and labour shortage all part of the ‘housing equation,’ say panellists   By Tyler Hay Nanaimo News Bulletin October 28, 2024   Mark...
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Vancouver Island over-reliant on public-sector growth, say business leaders
Vancouver Island Economic Alliance summit being held Oct. 23-24 in Nanaimo   By Greg Sakaki, Nanaimo News Bulletin Oct 24, 2024 11:48 AM   Susan Mowbray,...
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Vancouver Island builders can work together to reduce construction waste
Building materials exchange program promotes circular economy By Chris Bush Oak Bay News Oct 25, 2024 11:30 AM Gil Yaron, explains a new Island-based recovered building...
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Vancouver Island needs to strengthen supply chain to withstand ‘shocks,’ experts say
Panelists discuss getting products to Vancouver Island at VIEA conference By Karl Yu, Nanaimo News Bulletin, October 28, 2024 Jason Michell, Nanaimo Port Authority vice-president of...
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Last Call for Registration
October 15, 2024
Registration closes at 5:00 PM October 16th Don’t miss out! Register Now!   Thank You to Our Premier Sponsor – the Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation! Nanaimo Prosperity...
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2024 VIEA Economic Summit Agenda Finalized: Register Now Before Prices Increase October 7th!
October 11, 2024
The 2024 VIEA ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit Agenda is Now Complete! We are excited to announce that the agenda for the 2024 VIEA ‘State...
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