Don Hubbard

The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) is a registered non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the economic development of Vancouver Island and its surrounding rural islands. The private company is based in Nanaimo, Canada. VIEA serves as a collaborative hub connecting communities, First Nations, businesses, educational institutions, and government stakeholders to enhance the region’s economic vitality through research, data, and strategic initiatives. The organization provides economic resources including an economic dashboard with regional indicators, interactive maps, community profiles, and a comprehensive economic library featuring reports such as the annual "State of the Island" economic report and the Vancouver Island Regional Supply Chain Study. These resources cover sectors like forestry, aquaculture, agriculture, tourism, advanced manufacturing, clean technology, aerospace, marine industries, biotech, specialty agri-food production, and technology. VIEA supports initiatives focused on resource sector innovation and sustainability, targeted investment attraction, and programs promoting regional products and trade. The organization collaborates with local governments, First Nations, industry leaders, and educational institutions to build skilled workforces, foster research clusters, and optimize industrial land use and supply chains. A flagship activity is the annual economic summit, which provides a forum for discussing trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping Vancouver Island’s economic future. Membership offers access to resources, events, and a platform for regional economic collaboration.

Provides health care services

Secures and enhances waterfowl breeding habitats

Manufactures concrete products

Functions as a College/University