Island Coastal Economic Trust

Project Zero Accelerator Supports Businesses into the Circular Economy Ecosystem

Watch how Vancouver Island businesses are transitioning into the circular economy

“When we started thinking about the business, we really wanted to have a focus on community, and we wanted to have a focus on sustainability. ” Jen Demler, Ground Up Cafe and Catering

Cross Regional

How Nanaimo’s Non-Profits Strengthen Communities and Drive the Economy

City of Nanaimo Study Reveals $67.5M Economic Impact and Key Opportunities for Growth

“What sets this study apart is that it goes beyond the numbers, it highlights how non-profits strengthen community health by serving a wide range of people, from seniors and youth to Indigenous communities and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.” Amrit Manhas, Economic Development Officer

City of Nanaimo

Small community, Big Volunteers in Shawnigan Lake

Volunteers don’t just build bike racks and museums – they build a stronger community

From bike racks to museum spaces, Shawnigan Lake’s volunteers continue to turn ideas into reality. As new families arrive and momentum grows, this small community is proving that big dreams are built together.

Shawnigan Lake

Vancouver Island Brings Hollywood North

How the Vancouver Island North Film Commission attracts films and boost the economy.

At INFilm, our mantra is that film is a sustainable industry. It creates jobs, generates revenue, and leaves only a film on screen six months later. Everyone loves entertainment.

Cross Regional

How the Community Passenger Transportation Fund Spurred Opportunity Across the Coast

From water taxis to car co-ops, discover the improvements to coastal transportation.

“This second vehicle in Sechelt helps lift access and reduces the burden of ‘unavailable cars’ when 2 people are seeking access at the same time,” says Johan Stroman, Board Member, Coast Car Co-Op. “This is critical to growing reach and access in the community.”

Vancouver Island and Coastal BC

Project Zero Accelerator Supports Businesses into the Circular Economy Ecosystem

Watch how Vancouver Island businesses are transitioning into the circular economy

How Nanaimo’s Non-Profits Strengthen Communities and Drive the Economy

City of Nanaimo Study Reveals $67.5M Economic Impact and Key Opportunities for Growth

Small community, Big Volunteers in Shawnigan Lake

Volunteers don’t just build bike racks and museums – they build a stronger community

Vancouver Island Brings Hollywood North

How the Vancouver Island North Film Commission attracts films and boost the economy.

How the Community Passenger Transportation Fund Spurred Opportunity Across the Coast

From water taxis to car co-ops, discover the improvements to coastal transportation.

Tlatlasikwala Launches New Tourism Business on Hope Island

Naas a to aks “Place of the Rising Sun” Celebrates Ts’uubaa-asatx Culture at Cowichan Lake

Bamfield Majestic Old Growth Trail Creates Accessible Pathway to Ancient Forest

About Island Coastal Economic Trust

Watch how Vancouver Island businesses are transitioning into the circular economy

City of Nanaimo Study Reveals $67.5M Economic Impact and Key Opportunities for Growth

Volunteers don’t just build bike racks and museums – they build a stronger community

How the Vancouver Island North Film Commission attracts films and boost the economy.

From water taxis to car co-ops, discover the improvements to coastal transportation.

About Island Coastal Economic Trust

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