We're excited to welcome Wirk Consulting as a new member of Vancouver Island Economic Alliance! Wirk Consulting is a Victoria-based management consulting and executive coaching firm that partners with purpose-driven leaders, teams, and organizations to help you pursue your most exciting opportunities and address your most pressing challenges. Wirk Consulting specializes in: ➡️Strategy Formulation & Implementation: They partner with you through a collaborative approach to set your North Star, align your team to a shared purpose, commit to a handful of critical goals and priorities, and map a clear path forward. ➡️Succession Planning for Founder-led or Family businesses: They offer a service called SuccessionReady – a simple, effective, and real-world approach to succession planning for founder-led or family businesses. They partner with you, your family, and key employees and advisors to plan for the future of your business. Join us in supporting Wirk Consulting and all our members as we collaborate for economic vitality in our region. Discover more about VIEA and consider joining us too! Visit https://viea.ca/for details. #VIEA #VIEAmember #newmember #VancouverIsland
Vancouver Island Economic Alliance
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A collaborative partnership of dedicated Islanders, spearheading regional economic development. #KeepingGoodCompany
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Celebrating 18 years as an advocate for regional economic development in the region, the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance is the only non-government organization with a cross-sectoral, collaborative outlook on the Vancouver Island economy. As a collaborative partnership of dedicated Islanders, we spearhead regional economic development for the Vancouver Island region. In addition to hosting Vancouver Island's premier economic summit, we constantly provide a means for our multitude of communities, First Nations, businesses, and other key stakeholders to share insight and solutions to the issues we face, while facilitating cross-sectoral economic development programs that improves the region’s overall capacity for growth.
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http://www.viea.ca
External link for Vancouver Island Economic Alliance
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- 2-10 employees
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- 2006
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- regional economic development, community support, advocacy, advising, economic summit, networking, collaborative partnerships, and business resources
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Nanaimo, CA
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🌟 Join our team this summer! 🌟 📢 Job Posting: Project Assistant – Canada Summer Jobs Program Are you passionate about a thriving, sustainable economy on Vancouver Island and the rural islands? We're looking for an enthusiastic Project Assistant to join the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) team this Summer to help facilitate and advance our initiatives including the Economic Summit, Island Good, Economic Dashboard, Foreign Trade Zone Vancouver Island and Foreign Direct Investment. For full job details click here: https://lnkd.in/gfPPsD7q Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in regional economic development! #JoinVIEA #SummerJob #VIEA #JobPosting🌟
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Great news! VIEA has initiated, sustained, and expanded important projects that would never have been possible without Island Coastal Economic Trust funding: 🗺️ Developed the first regionally comprehensive clickable map in BC for all First Nations and primary Indigenous organizations in the Island region. This is still the most popular feature at www.viea.ca. 💼 Produced the first 'State of the Island' Economic Report in 2015 (now an interactive Economic Dashboard https://lnkd.in/gPfRCTD5), a unique resource for regional planning. 🌱 Launched Island Good in 2018 to boost local product sales 🌊 Wrote the business case for Seaweed Aquaculture in 2018, fueling a thriving, carbon-negative industry in our communities. 📌Now, VIEA has partnered with the Nanaimo Port Authority on a study to enhance our regional supply chain. This builds on our recent work with ICET and MoTI, highlighting the importance of transportation studies in shaping our region's economic future. Thanks to all our partners for their crucial support! #EconomicDevelopment #RegionalImpact #VancouverIsland #VIEA
🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 We are thrilled to share that the Province of British Columbia has invested $10 million into the future of the Trust and the communities we serve. Our commitment to inclusive economic development, diversification and partnership remains steadfast. "This strategic investment by the Province of B.C. supports us in developing a shared plan among First Nations, local governments, and the Province to transform the Trust into an impactful and co-governed institution that will be a catalyst for sustainable development for generations to come,” said Sayaač̓atḥ John Jack, Vice Chair of Island Coastal Economic Trust. The $10 million investment allows us to renew our funding programs with $2 million annual budget that will be invested in sustainable development projects focusing on impact priorities including food security, entrepreneurs, culture and nature-based tourism, innovation and technology, renewable energy, and more. Learn the full impact of this exciting announcement on our website: bit.ly/3UkM45Z
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What sessions do YOU want to see at the 2024 VIEA 'State of the Island' Economic Summit? We're gearing up for an impactful event and want YOUR input! In our last poll, 'Collaborations for Economic Development' led the way. Let us know in the poll below the aspects of Collaborations for Economic Development that interest you the most. Let's shape the future of Vancouver Island together. Feel free to add more ideas in the comments below. #VancouverIslandEconomy #VIEA #Summit #VancouverIsland
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The Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce has organized a Business Wayfinding Event on Gabriola Island on April 23rd to get support for their small businesses and work skill development. Take advantage of so many organizations being on the island to learn about the programs and services that are provided regionally/provincially for people wanting to enhance their entrepreneurship, or stay competitive with new career skills. This event is a wonderful opportunity for all sectors - artists, growers, trades people, tourism providers, there is advice and services for everyone. There will also be local representation for businesses that offer technical services like bookkeeping, marketing, website support, loans, and more. We hope to see you there!
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Reduce waste, attract talent and investment, and position yourself as a sustainable leader with the Circular Economy Accelerator Program! 🔄 ♻️ 💡 This program – the first of its kind in Canada – provides hands-on support to Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast-based businesses who seek to adopt circular economy principles, find operational efficiencies, reduce emissions, and develop innovative practices while increasing revenue and cutting operational costs. Through the program, you will complete a site visit with a circular advisor and receive an opportunities assessment detailing opportunities to incorporate circular economy solutions and reduce waste, energy use, and emissions. You will also receive environmental metrics to help you track your progress, attract investment, and build a reputation as a green leader. Intake for the Circular Economy Accelerator is now open! Businesses will be accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are full. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/geecssZ4 #thisisprojectzero #greenbusiness #businessinnovation #circulareconomy #greenleaders
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Congratulations to Island Good Tree Island Yogurt on their new facility! Truly an Island success story of scaling up a business while maintaining values of sustainable practices. 🌱 #IslandGood #Sustainability #LocalBusiness #CommunityBuilding
We are up and running at our new facility in #CumberlandBC and getting ready to host tours with friends, grocery partners and colleagues this spring. #TreeIslandYogurt #BevanBC #CumberlandBC #BuyBC
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🇨🇦🌎 Calling all Canadian businesspeople and entrepreneurs! 🌟 Don't miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime! Join us for the 2024 Canadian Trade Mission to Mexico, themed "Connecting Businesses, Powering Futures!" 🚀 📅 Mark your calendars: April 22nd to April 27th 📍 Locations: Mexico City & Nuevo Nayarit This mission is your gateway to building Canada-Mexico business relations, fostering collaboration, and unlocking new opportunities for growth. Don't wait any longer – register now before it's too late! Registration closes on Monday, April 8th. Don't miss your chance to connect, collaborate, and thrive in the Mexican market. Secure your spot today! 🌟 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gFg9UE8V #CanadaMexicoTradeMission #BusinessOpportunities #ExpandYourHorizons 🇨🇦🇲🇽 Mary Ng Roberto Velasco Alvarez Alejandro Adem Sue Paish Jorge A. Rave Greg Thomas Jagrup Brar Brenda Bailey Rechie Valdez Ian Faris Robin Guy Carlos Joaquín González Dallas Gislason Kieran Buggy Julie Sperber Francisco Javier Barajas Anita Huberman Jacquie Griffiths, ICD.D Loc Dao Juan Salvador Navarro Estrada Yasmin Becerra Uribe (Simpson) Cleveland Henning Michele Vincenti, MA, FCSI, CIM,C.Mgr, CM, CITP, CMC, CPHR, SHRM-SCP Farid Azar Fabian de la Fuente Juan Osuna Andres ☀️ Friedman Marilu Cisneros Vargas Yaa-Hemaa Obiri-Yeboah Colleen Arndt Colleen McCrank Cael Husband Kristina Lao Yaxal Canales López Sobhana (Shob-na) Jaya-Madhavan Susan Rae Blanchet 🌱 Fabiola Sicard Jacqueline Marquez Rojano Pedro G. Márquez P. Jeanette Jackson 🌱
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Congratulations on the official launch of Iskum Investments! This is a significant step forward in economic reconciliation for First Nations communities across Vancouver Island and the BC Coast.
Today, we are officially launching Iskum Investments - a business-focused Consortium of First Nations from across the Southern B.C. Coast that have come together in a unified modern partnership to make economic reconciliation work for Nations, workers and communities. Iskum’s mandate is to explore economic opportunities that will create new self-generated revenues and support certainty for continued investment in the forest sector in B.C. The Iskum Consortium plans to consider investments that advance B.C.’s efforts in economic and environmental reconciliation, whilst also supporting each Consortium Nations’ decision-making authority, self-determination and economic independence. Through Iskum, we are taking hold of our future - for the benefit of our Nations, communities, and all Canadians.
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📊 Just released on the Economic Dashboard! Check out the latest data on Labour Market participation on Vancouver Island :https://lnkd.in/gPfRCTD5 The data suggests an ageing population and low participation rates may be an ongoing challenge for our region. Tackling these issues will be crucial for sustaining long-term economic vitality on Vancouver Island and the rural islands. 💡What innovative strategies or thoughts do you have to address these challenges? Share your ideas in the comments below! #VIEA #EconomicDashboard #EconomicVitality #VancouverIslandEconomy
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