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ShopLocalNanaimo.ca Launches Local Web Directory
A grant from the federal government to reinforce ‘shop local’ promotions and drive a legacy for local business spins itself into cyber space from Nanaimo today. The Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce launched registration for its free online directory of Nanaimo’s local business community at ShopLocalNanaimo.ca…. A key partner in the… Read more
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