July 22, 2019
Western Investor states “Nanaimo Boom”
Article by Frank O’Brien Western Investor In Nanaimo, where a record-setting construction pace is well underway in the Island’s second-largest city. As of the end of June, Nanaimo’s building permit values had already hit $300...
July 11, 2019
Nanaimo based VMAC named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and earn’s Great Place To Work® Canada Certification
2019 has been another great year for Nanaimo based VMAC who have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and has earned the Great Place To Work® Canada Certification, based on the confidential responses from...
June 17, 2019
French Tech Start Up selects Nanaimo as it’s Americas base
Elodie Bouthors a partner with Globethik a French tech start-up has chosen Nanaimo as her base of operations to lead their market growth across Canada, North and South America. Globethik offers a booking website...
May 23, 2019
Congratulations to Nanaimo based Seamor Marine recognized by the Federal Government’s Women Entrepreneurship Fund.
Article featured in the environment coastal & offshore magazine Nanaimo-based SEAMOR Marine Ltd. is receiving an investment of up to $100,000 from the Women Entrepreneurship Fund offered by the Government of Canada. Among only...
April 4, 2019
Where is the PUCK going next in British Columbia, Canada
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is famous for saying the reason for his success was “skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.” If we apply this advice to the business...
March 26, 2019
Harbour Air providing daily service between Nanaimo and Vancouver leads the way by converting engines to electric
Harbour Air that includes daily return flights between Nanaimo to Downtown Vancouver and Vancouver Airport is showing real innovation By Justin Bachman from Bloomberg, March 26, 2019 Airlines With Electric Engines Are Coming Harbour Air...
March 26, 2019
More exciting development news in Downtown Nanaimo
Wertman Development Corporation moved a step closer with the approval of their Development Permit for the construction of a 24-storey, 110-unit residential condo building in downtown Nanaimo. The plans include ground floor commercial and office...
March 13, 2019
New 172 Room Marriott Courtyard set to open in Downtown Nanaimo in December 2020
NANAIMO, British Columbia (March 13, 2019) – PEG Companies (“PEG”) a Utah-based commercial developer, today announced plans to begin construction on a nine-storey Courtyard by Marriott hotel. The property, located at 100 Gordon St. across from...
March 8, 2019
The First Pure Car & Truck Carrier Arrives into the Port of Nanaimo
March 8th saw the arrival of the first Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) from Europe into the Port of Nanaimo. The cars will be offloaded and prepared to send to vehicle dealerships on Vancouver Island...
March 8, 2019
$75 Million Investment Announced into Nanaimo Fibre Optic Network
Exciting Announcement demonstrating the growth of the Mid-Island. TELUS announced today they are investing $75 million to connect more than 90 per cent of homes and businesses in Nanaimo and Lantzville, including the Snuneymuxw...
February 28, 2019
It’s all happening on Mid-Vancouver Island
Wow what an amazing start to 2019, so much positive attention and announcements being made on mid-Vancouver Island. The year started with Nanaimo in the spotlight as the whole of BC and other parts...
February 28, 2019
Local Tech Company grows from Tenant to Co-working Space Owner
It is exciting to see the Tech Scene growing in Nanaimo, the Economic Development Corporation had the vision to invest in a start up space and 5 years later one of the original start...
December 7, 2018
We are excited to announce “The Angel Forum” is coming to Nanaimo
The Angel Forum is coming out of Vancouver for the first time in many years and they chose Nanaimo because they see what is happening in our region. On their newsletter they recently announced...
November 19, 2018
Congratulations to Eastside Games for being Recognized by Deloitte’s Technology Fast Winners in 2018
Congratulations to the team at Eastside Games it is exciting to have this company establish a satellite operation in Downtown Nanaimo Deloitte Announces 2018 Technology Fast 50 Winners – BC Companies Take Top Two...
November 6, 2018
Tax and Land Benefits to Manufacturers / Importers on Vancouver Island
Mid-Vancouver Island Manufacturers / Importers can take advantage of the Island being designated a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) “Anyone actively exporting products from Vancouver Island, and especially anyone importing materials or components for production,...
October 30, 2018
Cloudhead Games Wins the 2018 Virtual Reality (VR) Game of the Year
Mid-Vancouver island based Cloudhead Games wins global recognition at the VR Awards in London, England. Extract from Nanaimo News Now by Spencer Sterritt “I think why we won, ultimately, was because we have a...
October 20, 2018
Ernst & Young 2018 Entrepreneur of the year recognizes Nanaimo’s Morgan Carey as a Finalist.
BCBusiness Magazine: October 2018 Feature 2018 Technology Enterpreneur Runner Up Morgan Carey, Founder and CEO, Real Estate Webmasters Nanaimo-based Morgan Carey should be used to accolades by now. This is the third year in a row...
September 27, 2018
Nanaimo based Hyas Continues to be Noticed
HYAS, a leading provider of attribution intelligence solutions for infosec and cybersecurity professionals, today announced that long-time industry visionary and investor, Ariel Silverstone, has joined as Data Protection Officer. Building on the momentum of its...
September 27, 2018
Exciting News – Vancouver Island Receives Foreign Trade Zone Designation
From: Western Economic Diversification Canada News release Foreign Trade Zone status will help businesses facilitate exports and create jobs for the middle class September 24, 2018 – Vancouver Island, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification...
September 5, 2018