BC Premier John Horgan will address delegates at the Economic Summit Dinner, October 25
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...
Are your critical business decisions being made with a fact-based understanding of the Island economy?
It’s time for Vancouver Island businesses to take the pulse of the region to determine how we will position ourselves to succeed in quickly evolving markets....
Summit speaker returns from major earthquake investigation in Mexico City to deliver lessons learned first hand
“Is British Columbia ready? No, it is not. Is Vancouver Island ready? No, it is not – despite its even higher risk.” Peter Yanev, the author...
Is Vancouver Island only ‘Alone’ in Film and Television?
Does opportunity exist to capitalize on industry growth elsewhere in BC? If yes, what is the opportunity and what do we need to do? “Vancouver Island...
Cowichan change makers have joined forces to move the dial on how the region is perceived. How do they do it?
Economic development, chamber organizations and members of the business community in the Cowichan Valley region have been working together to play to their collective strengths and...
Economic summit will consider worst-case scenarios
You’ve heard it before – are you ready for ‘the big one?’ What does being ‘ready’ really mean? Maybe you’ve prepared yourself and your family by...
Committee to launch “Made on Vancouver Island” pilot project at the Economic Summit
The rising tide really does float all boats. In spite of being each other’s main competition, 3 major players in the grocery business on Vancouver Island- Quality...
Record employment growth drives the Island’s greatest job creation rate since 2010
According to CPABC Regional Check-Up, an annual economic report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, population growth, a rise in tourism, and a robust...