Vancouver Island business leaders talk about diversifying markets amidst trade uncertainy
Published 4:15 pm Friday, October 31, 2025 By Karl Yu, Nanaimo Bulletin Vancouver Island businesses need to expand their reach in order to combat tariffs from...
Vancouver Island to host first live hologram showcase at economic summit
by Erin Haluschak– CHEK News Science fiction is meeting reality in Nanaimo, where a new partnership will allow speakers from around the world to appear live as...
Business leaders will envision Island’s future at economic summit in Nanaimo
Story by Greg Sakaki Oct 24, 2025 9:05 AM   Vancouver Island’s business leaders will gather in Nanaimo to talk about the current state of the...
Indigenous Leadership, Innovation, and Reconciliation: A Central Thread at the 2025 Summit
A thriving and sustainable economy on Vancouver Island and the rural islands isn’t possible without Indigenous voices at the table. The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance’s 2025...
Agenda Highlights: Networking, Innovation, and the Future of Vancouver Island
Yes, the Summit will feature engaging, inspirational keynotes, thought-provoking sessions, and ample networking opportunities – but that’s just the beginning! We’ve packed in a range of...
What’s on the Agenda at the 2025 VIEA Summit?
The countdown is on! From October 28–30, 2025, the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) will host the 19th annual ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit at...
Don’t Miss Out! Early Bird Registration for the 19th Annual VIEA ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit ends Thursday August 28th.
  From Insight to Action – Your Ideas Belong Here Join us October 28 to 30 in Nanaimo for three powerful days of insight, inspiration, and...
Early Bird Tickets and Program Sneak Peek Now Live
  Join us October 28–30 in Nanaimo for three days of insight, inspiration, and connection. This year’s theme, A Sea of Change, speaks to the global...