Douglas Vancouver Island Magazine

Leadership

Scott Beatty with marine technology equipment background.

Riding the Wave Length

Discover how MarineLabs is advancing the blue economy with predictive coastal intelligence from Victoria to global waters.

Advice

Group discussion and a leader who is listening

Breaking Coupling Dynamics: Leading Teams Beyond Old Patterns

Discover how executives and founders can interrupt old patterns, strengthen trust and lead grounded, high-performing teams.
investor pitch preparation

Building
Your Business Road Map

From market research to financials, this guide breaks down what makes a business plan credible and investment-worthy.
Business meeting with discussion at table.

The Psychological Contract

Unspoken agreements between leaders and employees quietly shape culture, trust, and performance. When expectations are unclear, even high performers can disengage, leaving businesses to absorb the cost.

From Our Partners

Novacord team

Same Local Team, Greater Strength

Navacord unifies its BC operations, bringing expanded resources and national reach while maintaining trusted local insurance relationships.

Technology

Riding the Wave Length

Scott Beatty with marine technology equipment background.
Discover how MarineLabs is advancing the blue economy with predictive coastal intelligence from Victoria to global waters.

SEO in the Age of AI

How can small businesses show up in AI search
What entrepreneurs need to know about SEO, AI search, and connecting with real people online.

Modernization on the Horizon

Woodworking shop with machinery and materials
Provincial funding helps Vancouver Island manufacturers modernize, expand capacity, and create skilled jobs in B.C.’s wood-products sector.

3D Cuts Above

Michael Peirone working with prosthetic devices.
From Vancouver Island to Ukraine, this social enterprise is redefining access to prosthetic care through innovation.

10 to Watch Winners

Cancer Research Innovation

‘Vox’ On the Box

“Ready for my close-up?” The people behind Victoria-based VoxCell BioInnovation surely were when they scored...
mental health startups Canada

10 to Watch Winner 2025 – HiBoop

Sector: Technology/Medical/ HealthPrincipal: Jason MorehouseYear Launched: 2023Unique Selling Proposition: Getting meaningful mental health help...
Indigenous economic development

10 to Watch Winner 2025 – Nationsfirst Technologies

Sector: TechnologyPrincipals: Ethan Clark and Gura D. GladeauYear launched: 2023Unique selling proposition: Building technologies that...
Revyn medical technologies

10 to Watch Winner 2025 – Revyn Medical Technologies

Sector: Technology/Medical/ HealthPrincipals: Keeley McCormick, Devon Carmichael, Joshua Latimer, Samantha Sperling, Zoe CrookshankYear launched: 2023Unique...
Wearable health technology

10 to Watch Winner 2025 – Salyx Medical

Sector: Technology/Medical/ HealthPrincipals: Mario Solis, Sergio Perez Martell, Fabian de la FuenteYear launched: Operational 2025Unique...
Small Business AI solutions

10 to Watch Winner 2025 – Conju

Sector: TechnologyPrincipals: Aomi Jokoji, Bryce EdwardsYear Launched: 2023Unique Selling Proposition: Ensuring that small businesses don’t...
Intlabs secure data-governance platform

10 to Watch Winner 2025 – Intlabs

Sector: TechnologyPrincipals: Mike Anderson, Karl SwannieYear launched: 2022Unique selling proposition: Ability to move data worldwide...
Vancouver Island Spirits

10 to Watch Winner 2025 – Holocene Distilling Project

Sector: Distilling and ManufacturingPrincipals: Aisling Goodman, Dorian ReddenYear launched: 2023Unique selling proposition: Offering unique, herbal-...
Clean Energy Solutions

10 to Watch Winner 2025 – Swordfish Energy

Sector: TechnologyPrincipals: Dorn Beattie, Patrick MarshallYear launched: 2023Unique selling proposition: Clean energy that harnesses the...
coworking Sidney BC

10 to Watch Winner 2025 – Eclective CoWorking

Sector: Professional ServicesPrincipals: Lauren PoyntzYear launched: 2024 Unique selling proposition: The first true coworking space...

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