Renewable Energy on Vancouver Island
By Jenn McGarrigle  Finding ways to reduce the carbon footprint of communities, businesses and individuals is top of mind for many. Is there a future for...
Earthquake and Tsunami Risk Management
By Aly Winks Presenters: Peter Yanev, Prinicple EQE; Art Ringwald, Partner EQE Moderator: John Hankins, CEO, Mid-Island Business Initiative   There are moments when burying one’s...
Addressing Poverty on the Island
By Jenn McGarrigle The statistics are shocking – 21% of Vancouver Island’s youth are currently living below the poverty line. That is more than one in...
Financing a Venture: An Updated View of Options
By Aly Winks Panelists: Kath Britton, Business Advisor for Women’s Enterprise Centre (WEC); Paulina Cameron, Director BC & Yukon Futurpreneur Canada; Kara Zucker, Marketing Director FrontFundr;...
Trade and Transportation: Utilizing Trade Corridors
By Aly Winks Panelists: Peter Amat, General Manager, Vancouver Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd; Allison Boulton, Program Manager, Export Navigator; Adam Cook, Director of Supply Chain Sales,...
Vancouver Island – A Foreign Trade Zone
By Aly Winks Presenters: Pat Deakin, Economic Development Officer, City of Port Alberni; Mike Hooper, CEO, Nanaimo Airport Authority; David McCormick, Director, Public Relations and Business...
Vancouver Island can lead on clean technology
The transition to cleaner technology is coming one way or another The transition to cleaner technology is coming one way or another. But it could sure...
How will this new roster of Island-based Startups tackle industry problems to serve markets locally and abroad?
This year’s showcase will feature 7 local companies who have successfully moved past early-stage prototyping on their march to commercialization. From Ed-Tech to Med-Tech, mixed with...