46.2M For Port’s Duke Point Expansion
$46.2 million in funding just announced by the federal government will enable the Port of Nanaimo to make significant infrastructure improvements and expansions at its Duke Point facilities....
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Economic Summit – Some Program Features: Keynote – Export Development Canada VP, Peter Hall Keynote – MNP Senior Economist, Susan Mowbray – 2019 VI Economic Report Keynote – Robert Asselin of...
Food & Shelter to be Addressed at the Economic Summit
Food & Shelter – Inspiring Initiatives at the Economic Summit Food and Shelter are imperative to a quality of life that many find difficult to attain.  Summit...
FTZVI Investors Forum at Economic Summit Oct. 23/24
Over the past three years VIEA has developed business cases aimed at gaining the attention of those wishing to invest in Island Business. Last year the Summit delivered a broad...
‘Making Shift Happen!’ – A Spotlight on Campbell River & Region
The Strathcona Region with Campbell River at its hub has successfully diversified its economy over the past decade. Through a tailored economic development approach and initiatives such as CRAdvantage and the Modern Entrepreneur...
Circular Economy in Focus at the 13th Annual Economic Summit
A panel of Island-based thought leaders will provide overview and engage audience in an ‘ideas jam’ for advancing circular economy on Vancouver Island. Moderated by Julie Sperber of Gabriola...
Thriving Orcas, Thriving Communities to address Marine Tourism Challenges & Opportunities at 13th Economic Summit
Vancouver Island is world-renown as a marine tourism destination, known for its abundance of marine mammals, exceptional sports fishing, and unique coastal communities. Ensuring the continued...
Export Development Canada, a Premier Sponsor, at the 13th State of the Island Economic Summit
Vancouver Island is ‘on the map’ for international trade and export. Our Foreign Trade Zone designation (FTZVI) is increasing global awareness of Vancouver Island as a...