LEADERSHIP THROUGH LISTENING
Everything we do at South Island Prosperity Partnership begins with listening.
At SIPP, we believe in the transformative power of listening to the ideas, dreams and challenges of people, businesses and governments in every part of Greater Victoria. This dynamic connection deepens our commitment and guides our actions.
“We believe SIPP is making a difference in our community by leading the diversification of our economy — and creating a more resilient economy.”
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Sandra RichardsonCEO, Victoria Foundation
Commitment to people & the planet.
SIPP represents a new approach to economic development that breaks free from the "growth for growth's sake" mindset and recognizes that resources are finite.
We are deeply committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and thrive on integrating economic, social and environmental sustainability to create sustainable communities.
We believe that an economy can only be truly successful when it is an inclusive economy. That’s why we’re committed to supporting the self-directed economic vision of First Nations and Indigenous Peoples on Southern Vancouver Island and supporting the important work of the Indigenous Prosperity Centre.
DRIVEN BY OUR MISSION
SIPP is a collaborative regional alliance driving the economic future of Greater Victoria — locally grounded, values-aligned, future-facing and action-ready.
We implement priority projects and initiatives that steer the region toward our four strategic RISE goals: a resilient economy, an inclusive economy, a sustainable economy and an entrepreneurial economy.
INSPIRED BY A VISION
We envision Greater Victoria as a globally fluent and resilient metropolitan city-region, full of potential and open to transformation.
Our vision is to build a region where innovators and entrepreneurs thrive alongside local shopkeepers, where Indigenous and non-Indigenous people co-create prosperity, where young people and families have access to good jobs that enable them to afford to build their futures here, and where economic uncertainty is met with conviction, capability, collaboration and care.
We're guided by our values.
We bring people and sectors together to turn big thinking into meaningful action.
We own our work and know it has the power to create sustainable prosperity.
We serve our community, members and each other with trust and respect.
We celebrate diversity and honour our heritage, environment and future generations.
We lead collaboratively and chart our own authentic economic development course.
We are economic optimists, obsessing over transforming today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.
