The Island Coastal Economic Trust strategically invests in inclusive economic development, diversification, and innovation in partnership with communities across Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, and island and inlets from the Salish Sea to Cape Caution.

Learn about how they empower communities and their regional impact in their latest Impact Report.

To learn more, please visit: islandcoastaltrust.ca

Brodie's Final 4:

• Books: Fishing the River of Time - Tony Taylor
• App: MusicButler
• Best advice: "'Mentor' is a gift word, it's something you earn."
• Favourite restaurants: Devils' Bath Brewing Co.

Podcast Publisher: Business Examiner News Group

• For more local news impacting business in British Columbia, visit businessexaminer.ca.

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Orion Construction is an all-in-one construction partner. They provide design, permitting, pre-construction, and construction management for innovative light industrial and commercial developments.

Orion is dedicated to its clients’ success by delivering an exceptional commitment to all projects.

To learn more, please visit: orionconstruction.ca.

Joshua's Final 4:

• Books: Red Notice - Bill Browder | Jurassic Park - Michael Crichton
• App: Apple Health
• Best advice: "Persistence is key. You're never going to get anything if you don't ask for it."
• Favourite restaurants: Poseidon Restaurant and Bar

Podcast Publisher: Business Examiner News Group

• For more local news impacting business in British Columbia, visit businessexaminer.ca.

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The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) is a registered non-government, non-profit society spearheading regional economic development for the entire Vancouver Island and rural islands region. The society is funded by memberships, sponsorships and gate receipts from events. Their initiatives that you might recognize include: Island Good product brand, Foreign Trade Zone Vancouver Island, ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit, ‘State of the Island’ Economic Report, and the Island Wood Industries initiative.

VIEA is a collaborative partnership providing opportunities for communities, First Nations, businesses, and other key stakeholders to collaborate on broad-based economic activities to improve the region’s capacity for economic vitality.

To learn more, please visit: viea.ca

Julie's Final 4:

• Books: The Orenda - Joseph Boyden
• App: Notion
• Best advice: "Success, development and impact are never in a straight line. You need to embrace the messiness of progress."
• Favourite restaurants: Gabriel's Cafe

Podcast Publisher: Business Examiner News Group

• For more local news impacting business in British Columbia, visit businessexaminer.ca.

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