Supporting local Nanaimo businesses just got easier!
Island Good branding and a new directory at ShopLocalNanaimo.ca make local products easier to find   Source: Nanaimo Bulletin, January 31, 2022, 6:00 a.m. It seemed...
The City of Port Alberni and Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Partner for Island Good
Port Alberni businesses and Alberni Valley producers can now take advantage of free Island Good licensing for 2022 thanks to a $3,500 investment by the City of Port Alberni....
Make this an Island Good Friday. Shop for the Holidays. Good for Every Day!
With supply chain issues at the forefront of everyone’s mind this holiday season why not shop local for holiday entertaining, stocking stuffers and more.   You...
Think Local Gifting this Holiday Season!
Concerned about supply chain issues this year? This season try local gifting.  As Martha Barber, the creator of the most delicious shortbread and cookies at Martha’s Delectables,...
Give Island Goods this Holiday Season!
Think ‘Island Good’ when Holiday Shopping and send a ‘taste of Vancouver Island’ to friends and relatives anywhere in the world.   As Paul Gill, Owner...
Vancouver Island’s economy disrupted but adapting, State of the Island report finds
Vancouver Island Economic Summit was held Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 27-28 Source: Nanaimo Bulletin, GREG SAKAKI, Oct. 28, 2021 6:45 p.m. During COVID times, especially, the...
Province trying to keep worker shortage from limiting economic recovery, premier says
Horgan addresses business community at Vancouver Island Economic Summit Source: Vancouver Island Free Daily, GREG SAKAKI, Oct. 28, 2021 10:22 a.m. Making the most of economic...
Island Good Brand Proves Great for Island Business.
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) announced the results of their 2019 and 2020 sales survey at the 15th annual Economic Summit, which identified a 37%...