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PacifiCan’s $3-Million Investment in South Island Prosperity Partnership a Major Boost for B.C.’s Blue Economy Growth Potential

‘Blue economy’ may transform commerce on the B.C. Coast

South Island Prosperity Partnership Sees $3-Million Boost from Pacifican

Canada Invests Over $8 Million to Drive Innovation on Vancouver Island

South Island Prosperity Partnership Announces Board for 2023/24

On the Street: South Island Prosperity Partnership expands

Greater Victoria ocean organizations get $8.1M from feds for local projects

B.C. low-carbon initiatives getting millions in grants from province

Rising Economy: Ocean Diagnostics

Rising Economy: Indigenous Economy

$83.6M advances UVic-led vision for clean energy shift

COAST Receives Significant Funding Boost from BC Ministry of Energy, Mines & Low Carbon Innovation

COAST and Open Ocean Robotics Receive Significant Funding Boost from Province

Two Victoria companies receive funding for ocean projects

South Island Prosperity Partnership Welcomes Mena Bhavsar as Events Manager

COAST Hires Jason Goldsworthy to Grow Next Phase of Ocean and Marine Innovation Hub

Saanich ocean drone builder gets $1.7M boost from B.C

COAST Receives Significant Funding Boost from BC Ministry of Energy, Mines & Low Carbon Innovation

The Indigenous Prosperity Centre’s Executive Director Christina Clarke plans for seven generations

Rising Economy 2022 tackles critical issues facing us now

SIPP CEO a finalist for national entrepreneur award

Road to Recovery: Advancing Indigenous-led economic development

Victoria is not scuzzy

Victoria council approves 'missing middle' initiative

Indigenous Prosperity Centre with Christina Clarke

Announcing the 2022 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Finalists!

Executive Director named for new Indigenous Prosperity Centre on South Vancouver Island

Victoria changemakers get international attention

Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP joins South Island Prosperity Partnership’s regional economic alliance

Fact and fiction in the age of doubt: Q&A with Shachi Kurl

Budget 2022 aims to build a Canada where no-one is left behind

University of Victoria an economic driver with impact in the billions, new study finds

South Island Prosperity Partnership Announces Board for 2022/23

A dozen innovators to watch at an upcoming Victoria business conference

Road to Recovery: Businesses share the impact of the pandemic as they attempt to recover

South Island economic development agency wins international awards

Habitat for Humanity Victoria Joins South Island Prosperity Partnership to Advance Affordable Housing Solutions

Economy Builders: VIATEC

Rising Economy 2022 Tackles Critical Issues for BC and Greater Victoria

Emilie de Rosenroll named a 2022 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award Finalist

How COAST seeks to take oceantech to the next level

Q&A with Emilie De Rosenroll

First-of-its-kind Micro-credential promotes climate-ready workplaces and climate career professionals

Meet Emilie de Rosenroll, CEO of South Island Prosperity Partnership

Emilie de Rosenroll is one of the finalists at this year's RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards.

Hazelwood Joins South Island Prosperity Partnership

University of Victoria an economic driver with impact in the billions, new study finds

University of Victoria an economic driver with impact in the billions, new study finds

Immigration key to make up for impact of low birth rates on Vancouver Island

Habitat for Humanity Joins SIPP

Habitat for Humanity Victoria has joined the South Island Prosperity Partnership

Greater Victoria’s Economic Development Alliance Finds Areas of Alignment for Southern Vancouver Island in BC’s New Economic Plan

South Island Prosperity Partnership wins 3 global awards for COVID economic response

Consulting firm to help Sidney build bridge to future prosperity

Pandemic economic recovery work earns gold and silver on international stage for Greater Victoria organization

Rising Economy Week 2021 Tackles Critical Issues for B.C and Greater Victoria

Greater Victoria boasts third-lowest unemployment rate in Canada

Road to Recovery: Advancing solutions to the housing affordability crisis

Rising Economy Week tackles issues affecting us now

Planning Great Cities for the Future

Going blue in 2022: Greater Victoria positioned to make waves in blue economy: advocates

Greater Victoria boasts third-lowest unemployment rate in Canada

Rising Economy Week 2021 Tackles Critical Issues for BC and Greater Victoria

Designing livable cities key to solving affordability crisis says Jennifer Keesmaat

Top 7 reasons to attend Rising Economy Week 2021

Prosperity Partnership takes helm of ocean innovation hub

COAST Appoints South Island Prosperity Partnership to Lead Startup Phase of Region’s Ocean Innovation Hub

Road to Recovery: Economic recovery and growth focus of Rising Economy Week 2021

Keynote Dan Breznitz reimagines innovation at Rising Economy Week

South Island Prosperity Partnership Announces Board

Vital Signs — Greater Victoria's 2021 Annual Checkup

South Island Prosperity Partnership Releases Impact Report and Announces Board for 2021/22

Indigenous economy by design

A mission for many: changing the face of economic development

Ottawa unveils new federal economic agency for B.C.

New economic development agency promises federal focus on Victoria

Greater Victoria will benefit from launch of new Regional Development Agency for British Columbia

Potential vs reality: Greater Victoria is at a critical turning point in bid to become a world class city

New Reports Identifies What it Will Take To Transition Greater Victoria into a World-Class Region.

New economic development agency promises federal focus on Victoria

Lack of affordable housing undermines Greater Victoria’s global advantages

Indigenomics: Harnessing the Strength of an Economic Powerhouse

New Benchmarking Reports Show Greater Victoria at a Critical Turning Point Relative to Other International Cities

Inside the effort to expand meat processing options for farmers

Study calls for new Island meat-processing facilities

Lack of affordable housing undermines Greater Victoria’s global advantages

Lack of affordable housing undermines Greater Victoria’s global advantages

Lack of affordable housing undermines Greater Victoria’s global advantages

Abattoir Final Report Identifies Critical Need to Support South Island Farmers

Victoria business leaders respond to government’s 2021 budgets

Examining the Federal and Provincial budgets' impact on Greater Victoria

Shooting for the Stars: The Unstoppable Growth of Island Films

Creating the Inclusive Economy on Southern Vancouver Island

2021 Education Guide: Micro-credentials are catching on at B.C. universities and colleges

Road to Recovery: Emerging ‘blue economy’ to bring thousands of jobs to Victoria

Lisa Helps: Can-do spirit of past year will help position city for the future

B.C. expected to outperform other provinces in economic rebound

Interim board announced for Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technology (COAST) ocean hub and cluster.

What’s behind the buzz about micro-credentials?

Marine Innovation Hub Names executive and board

COAST Ocean Hub Names Interim Board of Directors to Pursue Pacific Canada’s Blue Economy Potential

Why Canada Is Making Waves in Ocean Sciences

Victoria's Big Blue Opportunity

The Resiliency Series Part Four: Emilie de Rosenroll

Greater Victoria Film Commission Sees Reduced Funding After Banner Year

Greater Victoria film commission sees reduced funding after banner year

Road to Recovery: Are the days of degrees and diplomas over?

South Island economic recovery plan

Greater Victoria business community sees hope and hurdles in 2021

Work on ocean hub to begin next year with appointment of chief executive

South Island economic recovery plan

Migration to booming 'Zoom towns' in Pacific Northwest sends home prices into overdrive

Forty Under 40 2020

Panel's report will outline strategy for economic recovery in Greater Victoria

Adam Stirling: Hour 3 Interview on Ocean Hub & Cluster

Review: Rising Economy Week brings big ideas for Island’s recovery and growth

New report lays groundwork for Greater Victoria to Grow its Ocean and Marine Economy

Grumpy Taxpayers Announce 2020 "Candy Cane" Award Winners

As border uncertainty grows, Canada’s U.S. ambassador urges patience

Greater Victoria economic ‘reboot’ plan tackles impacts of COVID-19

Ottawa considers new economic development approaches for B.C.

What does Greater Victoria need for long-term economic growth?

Greater Victoria economic ‘reboot’ plan tackles impacts of COVID-19

Road to Recovery: Virtual event focuses on South Island’s economic future amid COVID-19

Major plan to reboot Greater Victoria’s economy focuses on 10 critical areas

Major plan to reboot Greater Victoria’s economy reveals 10 critical areas of recovery

Panel's report will outline strategy for economic recovery in Greater Victoria

Oceans technology, global mindset will accelerate Victoria’s recovery says Rising Economy Week keynote John Stackhouse

Greater Victoria’s Economic Future in the Spotlight for Rising Economy Week

South Island Prosperity Partnership Expands Alliances to Boost Regional Economy

SIPP CEO says Business Recovery at Forefront of Rising Economy Week

Rising Economy Week Spotlights South Island’s Economic Future

Rising Economy Week Moves the Needle in Economic Recovery

Frank Bourree to lead South Island Prosperity Project

South Island Prosperity Partnership Announces Board Members for 2020/21

Federal Funding Provides Boost to Ocean Innovation – Contractor hired for feasibility study and business plan for Ocean Futures Innovation Hub

Comment: Willingness to co-operate will help build road to recovery

South Island Prosperity Partnership Receives Government Of Canada Funding For Recovery Plan

South Island Prosperity Partnership receives Government of Canada funding for Rising Economy Taskforce’s Regional Economic Recovery Plan

Uptick in Greater Victoria tourism economy nowhere near recovery

Multi-Sector Recommendations to Accelerate Regional Economic Recovery

Rising Economy Taskforce releases committee recommendations as part of economic recovery planning

Rising Economy Taskforce Releases Multi-Sector Recommendations to Accelerate Regional Economic Recovery

South Island Prosperity Partnership’s Latest Economic Recovery Dashboard Finds Uneven Signs of Recovery in Region

Sidney mayor says economic impacts of COVID will reach into 2021, if not beyond

Special feature: Road to Recovery

Microcredentials To Play A Vital Role In South Island’s Economic Recovery

Micro-credentials are the New Buzzword for Economic Recovery

Microcredentials to Play a Vital Role in South Island’s Economic Recovery

Victoria seeks development proposals for Ocean Futures Innovation Hub

Trevor Hancock: Building a stronger, One Planet regional economy

Road to Recovery: What are micro-credentials and are businesses on Vancouver Island offering them?

A hub for ocean innovation pitched for Victoria

Microcredentials To Play A Vital Role In South Island’s Economic Recovery

South Island Prosperity Partnership, City of Victoria and Marine Sector Take First Step Toward Ocean Futures Innovation Hub

B.C. deficit a ‘staggering’ $12.5B due to COVID-19 pandemic, says finance minister

Unemployment surpasses historic high in Greater Victoria, tourism hit hard

Greater Victoria records highest unemployment in post-war history with 11 per cent

Unemployment Rate In Greater Victoria Hits Record High

Greater Victoria records highest unemployment in post-war history with 11 per cent

Victoria Grappling With Highest Unemployment Rate Since The Great Depression

Victoria grappling with highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression

South Island Prosperity Partnership's Economic Recovery Dashboard reveals region's highest-ever unemployment and indicates a prolonged recession

How COVID-19 is Shaping the Victoria BC Economy

Unemployment surpasses historic high in Greater Victoria, tourism hit hard

Economic Recovery Dashboard reveals region's highest-ever unemployment and indicates a prolonged recession

Rising Economy Taskforce welcomes Ruth Mojeed to its ranks

SIPP welcomes Shaw to its membership

Kerry Slavens to replace Bruce Williams as South Island Prosperity Partnership's Director of Engagement

Study looks at expanding South Island meat processing as demand for local products grows

Is Vancouver Island a suitable place for a meat processing plant?

Study looks at feasibility of Vancouver Island abattoir

SIPP appoints Douglas editor-in-chief as Director of PR and Engagement

South Island Prosperity Project launches new dashboard to measure effects of COVID-19

South Island Prosperity Partnership releases its annual Prosperity Index

South Island Prosperity Index provides snapshot of region

Study to look into feasibility of abattoir for South Island

Sooke joins regional economic partnership

Boosting the local food supply chain with an abattoir

Boosting the local food supply chain with an abattoir

District of Sooke joins 10 other municipalities as newest member of SIPP

COVID-19 brings five South Island Chambers under the wing of South Island Prosperity Partnership

South Island Chambers of Commerce join forces to collaborate on economic recovery

Global consulting firm contributes to growth of South Island Prosperity Partnership

SIPP CEO talks about Rising Economy Taskforce

South Island leaders form taskforce to address economic crisis amidst COVID-19

South Island leaders form taskforce to address economic crisis amidst COVID-19

Rising Economy Taskforce to boost economic recovery in Greater Victoria

South Island leaders form taskforce to address economic crisis amidst COVID-19

South Island leaders unite to address economic crisis and recovery

South Island leaders unite to address economic crisis and recovery

Will Greater Victoria flatten the curve of a deep, long recession?

OP ED: Let's rally behind local businesses

Focus on recovery says SIPP

OP ED: Willingness to co-operate will help build road to recovery

SIPP continues to build membership with the addition of Mike Geric Construction

Truffles Group joins SIPP

OP ED: The Indigenous Economy is about to set sail

RBC renews sponsorship of South Island Prosperity “Future Of…” Series

Sooke council votes to join SIPP

Junior Achievement BC joins SIPP

Esquimalt, T’Sou-ke nations join more than 50 other members in South Island Prosperity Partnership

Esquimalt, T’Sou-ke nations join more than 50 other members in South Island Prosperity Partnership

Esquimalt, T’Sou-ke nations join more than 50 other members in South Island Prosperity Partnership

Esquimalt, T’Sou-ke nations join more than 50 other members in South Island Prosperity Partnership

Esquimalt Nation and T’Sou-ke Nation join South Island Prosperity Partnership

CIBC joins South Island Prosperity Partnership

CIBC and South Island Prosperity Partnership

South Island Prosperity Partnership welcomes TD to its mix of financial institutions

CIBC and South Island Prosperity Partnership to collaborate on First Nations economic development initiatives

South Island Prosperity Partnership claims three big wins

Job attraction initiative in Greater Victoria is growing