Vancouver Island Economic Summit Panel to Address Gender Equity
Last month the Canadian government proposed amendments to regulations under the federal Employment Equity Act. One vital purpose of these proposed amendments is to bring attention...
Premier Horgan to Open Economic Summit October 23rd
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance is pleased to announce that Premier Horgan will speak at the Opening Luncheon of the 13th annual ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit. The Summit...
It’s All Good! Island Good
Savor Island Good Foods @ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Hear how Island Good producers & retailers are improving sales.  Last year, consumer response to Island Good was plain...
FTZVI Business Case Leads to Major Industry Partnership
Cascadia Seaweed Corporation and Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood Limited Partnership today announced that they have signed an agreement to cultivate high-quality seaweed for an expanding global market. “With pristine waters, favourable...
Vancouver Island Companies Launch New Seaweed Harvesting Business
A First Nation seafood enterprise and a South Island-based seaweed company have teamed up for what they hope will be a profitable venture off the waters...
Vancouver Island’s Future in Aquaculture
How will the world feed itself in 2050? What role will Canada play in marine food production? What barriers do we need to overcome? What are...
Summit to Address Digitally Enabling Communities by Design
Communities do not become digitally-enabled by chance, it happens by design. This year at the 13th Annual State of the Island Economic Summit, learn more about how...
Island Good Program Builds Confidence in Island Products
Island Good retail partner 49th Parallel has seen an increase in sales under the program. In 2018, the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, (VIEA), undertook a pilot...