South Island Prosperity Partnership

"A District of North Saanich manufacturing facility is looking to scale up to a 500-person workforce by the end of next year, now that a billion-dollar water-bomber order from European customers is nearing completion." https://lnkd.in/giz8U_dm

We are proud to share that the Indigenous Prosperity Centre, a South Island Prosperity Partnership initiative, has been named to the Indigenomics Institute’s 2024 ‘10 to Watch’ List. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to Indigenous economic reconciliation and fostering long-term economic growth through innovative partnerships and community-driven initiatives. "As one of the attendees at the award ceremony, I found it to be a truly memorable experience," said Tarrin Sam, Communications and Engagement Coordinator. "Being surrounded by so many passionate individuals who share a vision for a thriving Indigenous economy was inspiring. Hearing the stories from fellow honorees reminded me why we do this work; it’s all about lifting each other up and making a real difference in our communities." The ‘10 to Watch’ List is an annual award recognizing leaders and initiatives that demonstrate excellence in advancing the Indigenous economy. Those named on the list are driving toward a $100 billion economic target by building unique and strategic businesses, partnerships, and initiatives that create value and innovation in the Indigenous economy. Being honored alongside other leaders shaping the future of the Indigenous economy highlights the importance of the work we do to strengthen Indigenous-led businesses and empower communities. A heartfelt thank you to the Indigenomics Institute for this acknowledgment, and congratulations to our fellow 2024 recipients.

I had an incredible time sharing the stage with Susan Mowbray and my good friends Brodie Guy, C.Dir., and John Jack at the Summit this week. The Summit theme, Convene. Connect. Collaborate. truly resonates with our core values here at the South Island Prosperity Partnership. We delved into the necessity of diversifying beyond public sector growth and emphasized the potential of First Nations economic opportunities and innovation in driving the region's economic future. Though we barely scratched the surface, the conversation was rich with ideas on how we can unlock the full potential of our beautiful Island and Coast. Maybe a podcast is in order to explore these topics in greater depth?! 🤔 Read more ⬇️ #VIEASummit #ConveneConnectCollaborate #VancouverIsland #EconomicGrowth #SIPP Vancouver Island Economic Alliance | Island Coastal Economic Trust Indigenous Prosperity Centre | MNP | MNP Digital COAST (Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies)

Dallas Gislason, our Deputy Director of Regional Economic Development, discusses “Building Resilience: Sustainable Economic Development for the Region” at #VIEA2024. Creating a resilient economy is a key driver of SIPP’s work on Southern Vancouver Island. (Pictured with Dallas is Brodie Guy, C.Dir. of the Island Community Economic Trust and Ben Clark of Delphi. Not pictured is panel member Duncan Mayor Michelle Staples .)

Our CEO Aaron Stone joined Susan Mowbray of MNP, Brodie Guy, C.Dir. of Island Coastal Economic Trust and John Jack of Huu-ay-aht First Nations for a lively discussion about the future of Vancouver Island’s economy at #VIEA2024 in Nanaimo.

It’s so great to be back at the #VIEASummit in Nanaimo, representing South Island Prosperity Partnership with the fabulous Amanda Wilson

The SIPP team is excited to be a silver sponsor for the VIEA Summit! Catch us at Booth 31 tomorrow to hear about our current initiatives to build regional prosperity for Greater Victoria. Don’t miss our team speaking at panels tomorrow, including: - Jason Goldsworthy on Riding the Wave: Challenges and Opportunities for Ocean Technology.  - Aaron Stone on the future of Vancouver Island’s economy with Susan Mowbray and Guests. - Dallas Gislason at Building Resilience: Sustainable Development for the Region. https://lnkd.in/gF9ZJA9P

Curious about coworking with COAST? Drop in tomorrow (October 22) for an Open House at the Ocean Innovation Hub in Victoria from 12-4pm! Check out our desk options and get some work done while you're at it. All coworking plans are subsidized well below market rate to ensure ocean entrepreneurs always have access to affordable workspace. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gpQigrsv And find us here: https://lnkd.in/gM_AfD68 See you tomorrow! 🌊

"A floating Indigenous welcome centre and exhibit would be 15,000 square feet, while the adjacent The Maritime Museum of British Columbia would be housed in 21,000 square feet in the historic CPR Steamship Terminal building" https://lnkd.in/gsmrqFST

NEW from the SIPP Blog: My latest piece takes a deep-dive (pun intended) into the strategy behind the Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies (COAST) and why it's so strategically aligned to SIPP's strategy and the future of the entire Greater Victoria metropolitan region. What a week it's been! After years of behind-the-scenes planning and assessing various locations, we were finally able to host the GRAND OPENING of the new COAST Ocean Innovation Hub on Herald Street this week! Hundreds of people attended various events this week, PitchFest in partnership with VIATEC and VILS (Vancouver Island Life Sciences), and the grand opening itself, and a COAST member mixer on Wednesday night. With all this energy, I wanted to give our SIPP members and supporters some detailed background information about why COAST is so important to us, and why it will benefit the entire region, including all of our 13 municipalities. Read on to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gKQN2nc4 #econdev #ecdev #blueeconomy #economicdevelopment #regionalcollaboration #collaborativegovernance #cities #urbanism #oceans #sustainability #BlueTech #OceanTech #CleanTech