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The City of Port Alberni and Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Partner for Island Good

Port Alberni businesses and Alberni Valley producers can now take advantage of free Island Good licensing for 2022 thanks to a $3,500 investment by the City of Port Alberni. The City has partnered with the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) to provide local businesses and producers with an opportunity to… Read more

Make this an Island Good Friday. Shop for the Holidays. Good for Every Day!

With supply chain issues at the forefront of everyone’s mind this holiday season why not shop local for holiday entertaining, stocking stuffers and more. You can order an Island Good Gift Box—a ‘taste of Vancouver Island’ and have it shipped anywhere in the world. As well, the Island Good brand and website is… Read more

Think Local Gifting This Year

Concerned about supply chain issues this year? This season try local gifting. As Martha Barber, the creator of the most delicious shortbread and cookies at Martha’s Delectables, recently said at the Island Good – Recipes for Success’ session at the ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit, “consumers can feel good about purchasing our… Read more

Give Island Goods this Holiday Season!

Think ‘Island Good’ when Holiday Shopping and send a ‘taste of Vancouver Island’ to friends and relatives anywhere in the world. As Paul Gill, Owner of Island Good Sutra Sauces, recently said at the Island Good – Recipes for Success’ session at the ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit, “everyone… Read more

Island Good Brand Proves Great for Island Business.

The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) announced the results of their 2019 and 2020 sales survey at the 15th annual Economic Summit, which identified a 37% increase in sales of Island Good products sold in participating grocery stores compared with previous sales data. “These results are phenomenal.” claims Dan Dagg of… Read more

Enjoy Island Good during the Summit

Suzanne Hedges, Relationship and Business Development Manager, Island Good ECONOMIC SUMMIT NEWS… Support Island Good When Planning Your Summit Meals Prior to changing to 100% virtual our intent was to serve Island Good food and beverage to the in-person attendees. We encourage you to enjoy Island Goods during the Summit. Visit the website for a listing… Read more

The Local Food Paradox

Source: Douglas Magazine, by Carla Sorrell – October 18, 202 More than a year and a half into — and coming out of — a global pandemic, it is increasingly clear that the big question looming over us might be something like, “What now?” How do we sustain ourselves and live sustainably in… Read more

Island Good – Oasis Article Fall 2021

Source: Oasis Magazine | Fall 2021| page 26 As Relationship & Business Development  Manager for Island Good, Suzanne Hedges is both their representative and most enthusiastic champion. Launched in 2018, Island Good is a non-government, grassroots campaign that,  through branding, helps consumers easily find and buy goods that are made,… Read more

Island Good – Recipes for Success

ECONOMIC SUMMIT PRESENTS… Island Good – Recipes for Sucess Buying local products has never been more important… COVID 19 has moved the dial on supporting local products from ‘nice idea’ to ‘essential for our security’. Supply chain disruption and concerns about product quality and reliability of imported products has shown… Read more

Exhibit at the 15th annual Economic Summit

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY… Become a Summit Exhibitor The 2021 ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit will be a hybrid event October 27-28 – ‘Up Close and Virtual’. Take advantage of this must-attend cross-sector networking event and raise the profile or your organization by exhibiting. You and your representatives will be positioned in our… Read more