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October 23, 2017
This week, hundreds of business and community leaders will gather at the State Of The Island Economic Summit in Nanaimo to share ideas, ask questions, sign...
Vancouver Island’s economy takes centre stage in the upcoming Island summit. People from communities across Vancouver Island will converge in Nanaimo next week for the 11th...
October 19, 2017
With the recent fluctuation in the Canadian dollar, increasing interest rates, the ongoing softwood lumber dispute, gains and decreases in the oil industry, and the steady...
This year’s showcase will feature 7 local companies who have successfully moved past early-stage prototyping on their march to commercialization. From Ed-Tech to Med-Tech, mixed with...
How can we generate more wealth and increase sustainable production in forestry on Vancouver Island?
October 18, 2017
Through wood industry stakeholder meetings, interviews, surveys, product research, economic analysis, and business case development, the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance has developed a starting point for meaningful dialogue...
Aboriginal business and economic development is in the midst of a transformational process with increasing opportunities to partner. Aboriginal Business Match is playing a significant role...
October 16, 2017
Those gathering at this month’s Island summit will have a chance to hear about the provincial government’s direction for the economy. B.C. Premier John Horgan has...
October 12, 2017
Change is in the air! After sixteen years of a Liberal-led government, Premier Horgan leads an NDP/Green coalition bringing a different approach and a new agenda...
