Vancouver Island Good, Where the Living is Food
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing the strength of the local food economy. Titled ‘Island Good,’ it will...
A Letter from the VIEA President – 3 Big Reasons to Participate & 1 Reason to Sign Up Now for VIEA Business Match
Long-time VIEA members will remember when we first partnered with Raven Events on theAdvanced Business Match, a trade show that created unique connections between our First...
Island Good Campaign Creates Positive Change in the Community
When the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) piloted Island Good in spring 2018, they were betting that labelling and promoting Island-made foods and beverages at four...
VIEA Business Match – Connecting Business For Shared Prosperity
An interesting, diverse and forward-thinking group of businesses and communities will meet to forge new relationships at VIEA Business Match, March 11 – 13 at the Victoria...
Busy Days for VIEA
The Island Good pilot project is over and it’s become a permanent program administered by the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance.   President George Hanson said they...
Early Bird Deadline January 11 for VIEA Business Match
You qualify for the Early Bird rate if you register by January 11 for VIEA Business Match, taking place March 11 – 13 in Victoria. You’ll...
Duncan Cowichan Chamber: Reflecting on Small Business Month
The Duncan Cowichan Chamber wrapped up Small Business Month with a sold out event on October 30. Small Business BIG DAY was a smashing success! The one-day symposium...
Foreign Trade Zone Status for Vancouver Island Means Better Access to Deferral Programs and Foreign Markets
What does this all mean? VIEA is hosting a series of meetings so that export stakeholders across Vancouver Island can learn more and begin exploring how FTZVI might help...