News Release
PacifiCan’s $3-Million Investment in South Island Prosperity Partnership a Major Boost for B.C.’s Blue Economy Growth Potential
Western Investor
‘Blue economy’ may transform commerce on the B.C. Coast
Business Examiner
South Island Prosperity Partnership Sees $3-Million Boost from Pacifican
Techcouver
Canada Invests Over $8 Million to Drive Innovation on Vancouver Island
Business Examiner
South Island Prosperity Partnership Announces Board for 2023/24
Times Colonist
On the Street: South Island Prosperity Partnership expands
Saanich News
Greater Victoria ocean organizations get $8.1M from feds for local projects
Times Colonist
B.C. low-carbon initiatives getting millions in grants from province
CHEK News
Rising Economy: Ocean Diagnostics
CHEK News
Rising Economy: Indigenous Economy
University of Victoria
$83.6M advances UVic-led vision for clean energy shift
News Release
COAST Receives Significant Funding Boost from BC Ministry of Energy, Mines & Low Carbon Innovation
Business Examiner
COAST and Open Ocean Robotics Receive Significant Funding Boost from Province
CHEK News
Two Victoria companies receive funding for ocean projects
News Release
South Island Prosperity Partnership Welcomes Mena Bhavsar as Events Manager
COAST
COAST Hires Jason Goldsworthy to Grow Next Phase of Ocean and Marine Innovation Hub
CTV News
Saanich ocean drone builder gets $1.7M boost from B.C
News Release
COAST Receives Significant Funding Boost from BC Ministry of Energy, Mines & Low Carbon Innovation
Douglas Magazine
The Indigenous Prosperity Centre’s Executive Director Christina Clarke plans for seven generations
Douglas Magazine
Rising Economy 2022 tackles critical issues facing us now
Times Colonist
SIPP CEO a finalist for national entrepreneur award
CHEK
Road to Recovery: Advancing Indigenous-led economic development
CHEK
Victoria is not scuzzy
CTV News
Victoria council approves 'missing middle' initiative
Our Native Land
Indigenous Prosperity Centre with Christina Clarke
Women of Influence
Announcing the 2022 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Finalists!
News Release
Executive Director named for new Indigenous Prosperity Centre on South Vancouver Island
Victoria Tech Journal
Victoria changemakers get international attention
News Release
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP joins South Island Prosperity Partnership’s regional economic alliance
Douglas Magazine
Fact and fiction in the age of doubt: Q&A with Shachi Kurl
Douglas Magazine
Budget 2022 aims to build a Canada where no-one is left behind
Victoria News
University of Victoria an economic driver with impact in the billions, new study finds
News Release
South Island Prosperity Partnership Announces Board for 2022/23
Victoria Tech Journal
A dozen innovators to watch at an upcoming Victoria business conference
CHEK News
Road to Recovery: Businesses share the impact of the pandemic as they attempt to recover
Times Colonist
South Island economic development agency wins international awards
News Release
Habitat for Humanity Victoria Joins South Island Prosperity Partnership to Advance Affordable Housing Solutions
Victoria Tech Journal
Economy Builders: VIATEC
Business Examiner
Rising Economy 2022 Tackles Critical Issues for BC and Greater Victoria
News Release
Emilie de Rosenroll named a 2022 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award Finalist
Victoria Tech Journal
How COAST seeks to take oceantech to the next level
Business in Vancouver
Q&A with Emilie De Rosenroll
News Release
First-of-its-kind Micro-credential promotes climate-ready workplaces and climate career professionals
Women of Influence
Meet Emilie de Rosenroll, CEO of South Island Prosperity Partnership
Business Examiner
Emilie de Rosenroll is one of the finalists at this year's RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards.
News Release
Hazelwood Joins South Island Prosperity Partnership
North Island Gazette
University of Victoria an economic driver with impact in the billions, new study finds
Saanich News
University of Victoria an economic driver with impact in the billions, new study finds
CTV News
Immigration key to make up for impact of low birth rates on Vancouver Island
Business Examiner
Habitat for Humanity Joins SIPP
Business Examiner
Habitat for Humanity Victoria has joined the South Island Prosperity Partnership
News Release
Greater Victoria’s Economic Development Alliance Finds Areas of Alignment for Southern Vancouver Island in BC’s New Economic Plan
Saanich News
South Island Prosperity Partnership wins 3 global awards for COVID economic response
Saanich News
Consulting firm to help Sidney build bridge to future prosperity
News Release
Pandemic economic recovery work earns gold and silver on international stage for Greater Victoria organization
Press Release
Rising Economy Week 2021 Tackles Critical Issues for B.C and Greater Victoria
Saanich News
Greater Victoria boasts third-lowest unemployment rate in Canada
CHEK News
Road to Recovery: Advancing solutions to the housing affordability crisis
Douglas Magazine
Rising Economy Week tackles issues affecting us now
Capital Daily
Planning Great Cities for the Future
Victoria News
Going blue in 2022: Greater Victoria positioned to make waves in blue economy: advocates
Saanich News
Greater Victoria boasts third-lowest unemployment rate in Canada
Business Examiner
Rising Economy Week 2021 Tackles Critical Issues for BC and Greater Victoria
Douglas Magazine
Designing livable cities key to solving affordability crisis says Jennifer Keesmaat
Times Colonist
Top 7 reasons to attend Rising Economy Week 2021
Times Colonist
Prosperity Partnership takes helm of ocean innovation hub
News Release
COAST Appoints South Island Prosperity Partnership to Lead Startup Phase of Region’s Ocean Innovation Hub
CHEK News
Road to Recovery: Economic recovery and growth focus of Rising Economy Week 2021
Douglas Magazine
Keynote Dan Breznitz reimagines innovation at Rising Economy Week
Business Examiner
South Island Prosperity Partnership Announces Board
Victoria Foundation
Vital Signs — Greater Victoria's 2021 Annual Checkup
News release
South Island Prosperity Partnership Releases Impact Report and Announces Board for 2021/22
Douglas magazine
Indigenous economy by design
Douglas magazine
A mission for many: changing the face of economic development
Times Colonist
Ottawa unveils new federal economic agency for B.C.
Victoria News
New economic development agency promises federal focus on Victoria
News Release
Greater Victoria will benefit from launch of new Regional Development Agency for British Columbia
Douglas magazine
Potential vs reality: Greater Victoria is at a critical turning point in bid to become a world class city
CFAX
New Reports Identifies What it Will Take To Transition Greater Victoria into a World-Class Region.
Saanich News
New economic development agency promises federal focus on Victoria
Victoria News
Lack of affordable housing undermines Greater Victoria’s global advantages
Policy Magazine
Indigenomics: Harnessing the Strength of an Economic Powerhouse
Press Release
New Benchmarking Reports Show Greater Victoria at a Critical Turning Point Relative to Other International Cities
The Discourse
Inside the effort to expand meat processing options for farmers
Times Colonist
Study calls for new Island meat-processing facilities
Saanich News
Lack of affordable housing undermines Greater Victoria’s global advantages
Oak Bay News
Lack of affordable housing undermines Greater Victoria’s global advantages
Sooke News Mirror
Lack of affordable housing undermines Greater Victoria’s global advantages
News release
Abattoir Final Report Identifies Critical Need to Support South Island Farmers
Douglas magazine
Victoria business leaders respond to government’s 2021 budgets
Capital daily
Examining the Federal and Provincial budgets' impact on Greater Victoria
Douglas magazine
Shooting for the Stars: The Unstoppable Growth of Island Films
Cando CONNECT magazine
Creating the Inclusive Economy on Southern Vancouver Island
BC Business
2021 Education Guide: Micro-credentials are catching on at B.C. universities and colleges
CHEK News
Road to Recovery: Emerging ‘blue economy’ to bring thousands of jobs to Victoria
Times Colonist
Lisa Helps: Can-do spirit of past year will help position city for the future
Douglas magazine
B.C. expected to outperform other provinces in economic rebound
Douglas magazine
Interim board announced for Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technology (COAST) ocean hub and cluster.
UVic
What’s behind the buzz about micro-credentials?
Times Colonist
Marine Innovation Hub Names executive and board
Press Release
COAST Ocean Hub Names Interim Board of Directors to Pursue Pacific Canada’s Blue Economy Potential
Northstar Meetings Group
Why Canada Is Making Waves in Ocean Sciences
Capital Daily
Victoria's Big Blue Opportunity
H2
The Resiliency Series Part Four: Emilie de Rosenroll
CFAX
Greater Victoria Film Commission Sees Reduced Funding After Banner Year
CTV Vancouver Island
Greater Victoria film commission sees reduced funding after banner year
CHEK News
Road to Recovery: Are the days of degrees and diplomas over?
CFAX
South Island economic recovery plan
Times Colonist
Greater Victoria business community sees hope and hurdles in 2021
Times Colonist
Work on ocean hub to begin next year with appointment of chief executive
CFAX
South Island economic recovery plan
NW News Network
Migration to booming 'Zoom towns' in Pacific Northwest sends home prices into overdrive
Vancouver Courier
Panel's report will outline strategy for economic recovery in Greater Victoria
CFAX 1070
Adam Stirling: Hour 3 Interview on Ocean Hub & Cluster
Douglas Magazine
Review: Rising Economy Week brings big ideas for Island’s recovery and growth
News Release
New report lays groundwork for Greater Victoria to Grow its Ocean and Marine Economy
CFAX 1070
Grumpy Taxpayers Announce 2020 "Candy Cane" Award Winners
Seattle Times
As border uncertainty grows, Canada’s U.S. ambassador urges patience
Victoria News
Greater Victoria economic ‘reboot’ plan tackles impacts of COVID-19
Vancouver Sun
Ottawa considers new economic development approaches for B.C.
UVIC
What does Greater Victoria need for long-term economic growth?
Goldstream Gazette
Greater Victoria economic ‘reboot’ plan tackles impacts of COVID-19
CHEK
Road to Recovery: Virtual event focuses on South Island’s economic future amid COVID-19
Douglas Magazine
Major plan to reboot Greater Victoria’s economy focuses on 10 critical areas
Media Release
Major plan to reboot Greater Victoria’s economy reveals 10 critical areas of recovery
Times Colonist
Panel's report will outline strategy for economic recovery in Greater Victoria
Douglas Magazine
Oceans technology, global mindset will accelerate Victoria’s recovery says Rising Economy Week keynote John Stackhouse
Media Release
Greater Victoria’s Economic Future in the Spotlight for Rising Economy Week
Media Release
South Island Prosperity Partnership Expands Alliances to Boost Regional Economy
Douglas Magazine
SIPP CEO says Business Recovery at Forefront of Rising Economy Week
Media Release
Rising Economy Week Spotlights South Island’s Economic Future
Douglas Magazine
Rising Economy Week Moves the Needle in Economic Recovery
Times Colonist
Frank Bourree to lead South Island Prosperity Project
Media Release
South Island Prosperity Partnership Announces Board Members for 2020/21
Media Release
Federal Funding Provides Boost to Ocean Innovation – Contractor hired for feasibility study and business plan for Ocean Futures Innovation Hub
Times Colonist
Comment: Willingness to co-operate will help build road to recovery
Business Examiner
South Island Prosperity Partnership Receives Government Of Canada Funding For Recovery Plan
Media Release
South Island Prosperity Partnership receives Government of Canada funding for Rising Economy Taskforce’s Regional Economic Recovery Plan
CHEK
Uptick in Greater Victoria tourism economy nowhere near recovery
Business Examiner
Multi-Sector Recommendations to Accelerate Regional Economic Recovery
Times Colonist
Rising Economy Taskforce releases committee recommendations as part of economic recovery planning
Douglas Magazine
Rising Economy Taskforce Releases Multi-Sector Recommendations to Accelerate Regional Economic Recovery
Media Release
South Island Prosperity Partnership’s Latest Economic Recovery Dashboard Finds Uneven Signs of Recovery in Region
Victoria News
Sidney mayor says economic impacts of COVID will reach into 2021, if not beyond
CHEK
Special feature: Road to Recovery
Business Examiner
Microcredentials To Play A Vital Role In South Island’s Economic Recovery
Douglas Magazine
Micro-credentials are the New Buzzword for Economic Recovery
Media Release
Microcredentials to Play a Vital Role in South Island’s Economic Recovery
Victoria News
Victoria seeks development proposals for Ocean Futures Innovation Hub
Times Colonist
Trevor Hancock: Building a stronger, One Planet regional economy
CHEK
Road to Recovery: What are micro-credentials and are businesses on Vancouver Island offering them?
Times Colonist
A hub for ocean innovation pitched for Victoria
Business Examiner
Microcredentials To Play A Vital Role In South Island’s Economic Recovery
Media Release
South Island Prosperity Partnership, City of Victoria and Marine Sector Take First Step Toward Ocean Futures Innovation Hub
CHEK News
B.C. deficit a ‘staggering’ $12.5B due to COVID-19 pandemic, says finance minister
Vancouver Island Free Daily
Unemployment surpasses historic high in Greater Victoria, tourism hit hard
Saanich News
Greater Victoria records highest unemployment in post-war history with 11 per cent
CFAX
Unemployment Rate In Greater Victoria Hits Record High
Sooke News Mirror
Greater Victoria records highest unemployment in post-war history with 11 per cent
CFAX
Victoria Grappling With Highest Unemployment Rate Since The Great Depression
CTV
Victoria grappling with highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression
Media Release
South Island Prosperity Partnership's Economic Recovery Dashboard reveals region's highest-ever unemployment and indicates a prolonged recession
Douglas Magazine
How COVID-19 is Shaping the Victoria BC Economy
Vic News
Unemployment surpasses historic high in Greater Victoria, tourism hit hard
Media Release
Economic Recovery Dashboard reveals region's highest-ever unemployment and indicates a prolonged recession
Media Release
Rising Economy Taskforce welcomes Ruth Mojeed to its ranks
Media Release
SIPP welcomes Shaw to its membership
Times Colonist
Kerry Slavens to replace Bruce Williams as South Island Prosperity Partnership's Director of Engagement
CTV
Study looks at expanding South Island meat processing as demand for local products grows
CFAX
Is Vancouver Island a suitable place for a meat processing plant?
Victoria News
Study looks at feasibility of Vancouver Island abattoir
Media Release
SIPP appoints Douglas editor-in-chief as Director of PR and Engagement
Victoria News
South Island Prosperity Project launches new dashboard to measure effects of COVID-19
Douglas Magazine
South Island Prosperity Partnership releases its annual Prosperity Index
Victoria News
South Island Prosperity Index provides snapshot of region
Times Colonist
Study to look into feasibility of abattoir for South Island
Victoria News
Sooke joins regional economic partnership
Business Examiner
Boosting the local food supply chain with an abattoir
Media Release
Boosting the local food supply chain with an abattoir
Media Release
District of Sooke joins 10 other municipalities as newest member of SIPP
West Shore Voice News
COVID-19 brings five South Island Chambers under the wing of South Island Prosperity Partnership
Media Release
South Island Chambers of Commerce join forces to collaborate on economic recovery
Media Release
Global consulting firm contributes to growth of South Island Prosperity Partnership
CFAX
SIPP CEO talks about Rising Economy Taskforce
Goldstream Gazette
South Island leaders form taskforce to address economic crisis amidst COVID-19
Oak Bay News
South Island leaders form taskforce to address economic crisis amidst COVID-19
Douglas Magazine
Rising Economy Taskforce to boost economic recovery in Greater Victoria
Victoria News
South Island leaders form taskforce to address economic crisis amidst COVID-19
Business Examiner
South Island leaders unite to address economic crisis and recovery
Media Release
South Island leaders unite to address economic crisis and recovery
Douglas Magazine
Will Greater Victoria flatten the curve of a deep, long recession?
Times Colonist
OP ED: Let's rally behind local businesses
Douglas Magazine
Focus on recovery says SIPP
Times Colonist
OP ED: Willingness to co-operate will help build road to recovery
Media Release
SIPP continues to build membership with the addition of Mike Geric Construction
Media Release
Truffles Group joins SIPP
Times Colonist
OP ED: The Indigenous Economy is about to set sail
Media Release
RBC renews sponsorship of South Island Prosperity “Future Of…” Series
Sooke News Mirror
Sooke council votes to join SIPP
Media Release
Junior Achievement BC joins SIPP
Saanich News
Esquimalt, T’Sou-ke nations join more than 50 other members in South Island Prosperity Partnership
Goldstream Gazette
Esquimalt, T’Sou-ke nations join more than 50 other members in South Island Prosperity Partnership
Oak Bay News
Esquimalt, T’Sou-ke nations join more than 50 other members in South Island Prosperity Partnership
Victoria News
Esquimalt, T’Sou-ke nations join more than 50 other members in South Island Prosperity Partnership
Media Release
Esquimalt Nation and T’Sou-ke Nation join South Island Prosperity Partnership
Times Colonist
CIBC joins South Island Prosperity Partnership
Business Examiner
CIBC and South Island Prosperity Partnership
Media Release
South Island Prosperity Partnership welcomes TD to its mix of financial institutions
Media Release
CIBC and South Island Prosperity Partnership to collaborate on First Nations economic development initiatives
Times Colonist
South Island Prosperity Partnership claims three big wins
Business Examiner
Job attraction initiative in Greater Victoria is growing
