News & Media

FTZVI Investors Forum at Economic Summit Oct. 23/24

July 17, 2019

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...

Island Exports Focus of Keynote at Economic Summit in Nanaimo

July 16, 2019

Peter Hall, vice president and chief economist with Export Development Canada (EDC) is one of four keynote speakers to present at the 13th annual State of...

‘Making Shift Happen!’ – A Spotlight on Campbell River & Region

July 10, 2019

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

July 5, 2019

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

June 18, 2019

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...

5th Island Economic Report to be Released at Summit

Summit delegates will each receive a copy of VIEA’s 2019 ‘State of the Island’ Economic Report—the only third-party, non-government report of its kind in British Columbia...

Gender Equity = Good For Business

The 2019 Economic Summit (October 23/24) will feature 16 concurrent sessions. One of these will focus on Gender Equity. Numerous studies have demonstrated that ensuring gender equity on...