VI Economic Alliance

📊 Just released on the Economic Dashboard - the latest data on Labour Market participation on VI: viea.ca/economic-resou… An ageing population and low participation rates may be an ongoing challenge for VI. What strategies do you have to address these challenges?

Over the past 18 years, the @vialliance has played a significant role in shaping the economic landscape. We want to hear from YOU! How do you believe VIEA could contribute more effectively to Vancouver Island and our Rural Islands' economy? Let us know in the comments below.

🌐Read the "Connected to the World" article in the 2023 State of the Island Report to discover how the province plans to achieve its 2027 goal of connecting all communities to high-speed internet! ow.ly/Y0sS50QpChn

We are thrilled to share that Joanna Buczkowska-McCumber, CEO and Principal Sustainability Strategist of Ideas for Impact, has been awarded the contract to lead VIEA's development of an informed strategic plan for the next 3 years! #VIEAStrategicPlan #VIEA #SharedVision

🌟A happy holiday and new year to you and your family. Read the full newsletter here: viea.ca/happy-holidays… #VIEA #VancouverIsland #happyholidays

@gordwright @islandgoodbrand Agreed!!

@VIAlliance @islandgoodbrand The squash at lunch today was SO GOOD!!

Check out some of the outstanding @islandgoodbrand food featured at the State of the Island Economic Summit! 🤩

Thank you to all of the speakers, attendees, sponsors, volunteers and staff who made the summit the resounding success it was👏👏 We’re already looking forward to seeing you all again next year! 📸 @DirkHeydemann

Susan Mowbray from @MNP_LLP presenting the 9th annual State of the Island Economic Report & it’s new format, the Digital Dashboard which is open to the public and currently available for free for a limited time at viea.ca 📣 📸 @DirkHeydemann

Coming up soon at @vialliance’s #StateoftheIslandEconomicSummit, COAST’s Jason Goldsworthy shares what it takes to build a collaborative network of partners to grow B.C.’s ocean economy.

Attending ⁦@VIAlliance⁩ breakfast with ⁦@Dave_Eby⁩ to hear the latest from the ⁦@bcpremier⁩ ⁦@ChamberVictoria⁩

@UnitedWay_BC is honoured to not just attend but also take the stage at the 17th Annual State of the Island Economic Summit hosted by @VIAlliance in #NanaimoBC this week. Together, we're driving growth, innovation, and prosperity! @s_malcolmson @SignyMadden

Yesterday our Executive Director, Brian Kingzett, participated in a panel on ocean economy alongside @CanadaCOAST1 and @PacificSeaweed, moderated by Stephanie King from InWater Technologies at the @VIAlliance Summit. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to contribute!

The 17th Annual State of the Island Economic Summit by @VIAlliance opened at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in downtown Nanaimo on Wednesday. chly.ca/local-news/202… #VIsummit

One of the best parts of the #VIEconomicSummit is getting to see new & familiar faces! As the second round of sessions wrap up, please join us for another round of B2B exhibitors & networking sponsored by @meetarray!

‘VI Meets AI’ for the opening luncheon of the 17th annual State of the Island Economic Summit. Graham Truax with @InnovationIsl, Dr. Sean Mark & Lauren Evanow spoke about the impacts and future of artificial intelligence

We're currently at the 17th annual State of the Island Economic Summit, organized by the @VIalliance, right here in Nanaimo. Feel free to visit our booth and meet our team in person!

If you’re at the @vialliance #StateoftheIslandEconomicSummit in Nanaimo today, come visit our booth. We’re enjoying meeting delegates from across Vancouver Island at this popular annual event.

Excited to be at @VIAlliance Economic Summit for another great couple of days of learning & exchanging! Come by our booth to say hi & sign up to be entered into a draw for an amazing gift basket filled with local goodies 😀

Pleased to announce that we are developing a 3yr strategic plan with investment from @ICET_BC! “not only about defining a strategic direction for VIEA but also stimulating dialogue, and clarifying priorities among stakeholders in the region” - Katie Bishop, Chair, @VIAlliance