Small, start-up tech companies and international education is helping to contribute to economic activity within the Parksville Qualicum Beach area says George Hanson. 

 

Hanson, the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) president, spoke at the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce’s Connect, Network and More at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre on Sept.8. 

 

Hanson said there’s definitely growth in start-up technology and small tech companies. “There’s more small start up technology than you might imagine,” Hanson said.