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Residential Construction Increases on the Island
Construction activity on Vancouver Island is showing strong gains except for a slight dip in the Nanaimo market. Greg Banyton, CEO of the Vancouver Island Construction Association, says building...
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Vancouver Island Construction Association Elects New Board
Outgoing chair Don Cameron speaks with board nominee Stewart Cuthbert Advanced video conferencing technology played a role in the election of new directors to the Vancouver Island Construction...
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Nanaimo’s Top Managers Leave for New Jobs
Nanaimo’s top manager is leaving in November to accept a new position at the City of Maple Ridge. City Manager Ted Swabey has announced his decision to leave and accept a new position as the chief...
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Transportation Issues Discussed at Economic Summit
Plans to improve the island’s transportation are being updated at the Economic Summit starting today, Oct. 28 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. The summit, hosted by the Vancouver Island...
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State of the Island Economic Report Points to Growth and Challenges
Vancouver Island’s economy is growing but it still has many challenges. That was the basis of a State of the Island Economic Report released today by Susan Mowbray, a senior economist with MNP, during...
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Local Businesses Benefit from Hiring MBA Students
MBA students Aamera jiwaji and Omar karim demonstrate what it’s like to hire an MBA student at VIU Local businesses can benefit in 4 ways from hiring an MBA student from VIU. Master of Business...
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Nanaimo Chamber Demands City Hall Improve Relationships with Petition
Kim Smythe, CEO By Marilyn Zink The Chamber of Commerce is presenting a petition to Nanaimo City Council tonight over concerns on behavior in council chambers and between councillors. The online...
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Fall Housing Sales Down Reflecting Market Conditions
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Sales of single-family homes declined in October, reflecting typically slower fall market conditions. But due to a robust spring and summer housing market, the Vancouver Island...
View ArticleMOUNT WASHINGTON ALPINE RESORT ANNOUNCES SALE
Owners Retire from Ski Business After 25 Years at the Helm COMOX VALLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA – On Tuesday, Vancouver Island’s Mount Washington Ski Resort, Ltd. (MWSR) announced the sale of all of the ski...
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Employees Give to United Way Campaign
David McCallum, United Way Campaign Cabinet , Eliza Gardiner and Christine Jenkins, Vancouver Island University Campaign Associates cutting the cake at the VIU Employee Giving Kick Off event on Friday...
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Business and Finance Invited to Arts and Culture Networking Event
Business people, financial institutions and non-profit organizations are invited to a networking opportunity at the Nanaimo Museum on Thursday afternoon. The City of Nanaimo Culture & Heritage...
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Expansion Plans for Nanaimo Airport with New Flights to Edmonton
Nanaimo Airport chairman John Craig and CEO Michael Hooper at Nanaimo Airport. By Marilyn Zink Expansion plans are underway for Nanaimo Airport with the addition of new services like non-stop flights...
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Graffiti and Parking Issues Tackled in Session for Chamber Members
Nanaimo businesses will learn how to combat graffiti problems and parking issues on Nov. 26 organized by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a serious problem in the city,” says Barry...
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Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Sheila Malcolmson Starts Her New Job
Sheila Malcolmson, the newly sworn in NDP MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith, is welcoming the Liberal win as potentially good news for the Central Island. Malcolmson says she welcomes the Liberals lead by...
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12 Nanaimo Businesses Nominated for Small Business B.C. Awards
Twelve Nanaimo businesses have been nominated for the 13th annual Small Business B.C. Awards. Small Business BC, the province’s premier resource centre for entrepreneurs, opened nominations and voting...
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Aborginal Entrepreneurship Program Starts January
Workshop presenter Ember Cathers giving door prizes to participants Susan Harney of Copper Moon Cafe (a print), and Rick Wyse a NEDC coffee travel mug. Jay Silverberg Aboriginal entrepreneurs will...
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Nanaimo Ranked as Better for New Business Growth
Nanaimo is being ranked as a better place for entrepreneurs as the city has moved up the scale in attracting new business. Kim Smythe, CEO of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, says small...
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Government Support for Small Business Hosted at Expo
Small business people can look for government support at the Small Business Information Expo on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. This free trade show connects business...
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Company Provides One of a Kind Christmas Light Program
It’s time to start setting up the Christmas lighting display. John Close, owner of Lush Eco Lawns and Gardens, says their Lush Holiday Lighting program is becoming more popular as it’s exactly what...
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