By Greg Sakaki, Nanaimo News Bulletin
“Vancouver Island’s economy is stable in the short term, but can’t continue to rely on the public sector for growth over the long term, say business leaders.
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance’s annual summit is being held this week at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Conference Centre, and the keynote talk on Wednesday, Oct. 23, looked at potential over-reliance on the public sector as an economic driver.”
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