Douglas Vancouver Island Magazine
Collaboration & Community
Collaboration and co-operation come up a lot when you talk to the new dean of the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business.
Since taking over...
PR on a Shoestring
There is something very powerful about a well-told story. Stories make information memorable and build trust. We lean toward someone when they offer to...
Why You Need a Team Retreat
These days, when everyone is so quick to criticize every decision made and penny spent, you may wonder if a corporate retreat is really...
How To Conduct A Termination Meeting
Prepare thoroughly: Have documentation on hand, including a termination letter, final paycheque (or date that it will be released) and a release of claim...
FEAD: empowering resilience in the agri-food sector
Female Entrepreneurs in Agri-Food Development, known as FEAD, was founded by the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre (Saskatchewan Food Centre) and is funded by...
Canada’s Turbulent Skies
The demand for business travel is up some 11 per cent this year, and the Global Business Travel Association projects it’s just going to...
Ottawa Invests in Island Businesses
Four Victoria-area businesses are sharing some of the $3.5 million announced by the federal government in September to help Vancouver Island businesses.
Industrial Plankton, which...
Stage For A New Age
For 10 years Jason Guille ran two separate businesses from his small studio tucked behind Value Village. One was an event space for everything...
5 AI Tools for Small Businesses
In the fast-paced world of business, staying ahead of the curve often means leveraging cutting-edge technology to streamline operations, enhance productivity and drive innovation....
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Philosophy MD
Sector: Wellness
Principals: From left, Carla Matheson, Dr. Bri Budlovsky, Dr. Matt Carere and
Tara Carere
Year Launched:...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – HAVN Saunas
Sector: Health and wellness
Year launched: 2023
Principals: From left, Nicholas Van Buren, Kurtis Vallee (not pictured,...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – ArtRow
Sector: Fine art
Year launched: 2022
Principal: Lara Tomaszewska
Unique selling proposition: ArtRow is a disruptive digital marketplace...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Home Based Recovery
Sectors: Health and wellness
Year launched: 2023
Principals: From left, Dr. Michael Berry, Ewan Kirkaldy and Michael...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Ocean AID
Sector: Technology
Principals: From left, Archit Kumar and Andrew Polanyi
Year launched: 2023
Unique selling proposition: Pairing sonar...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – GoChip
Sector: Technology and pet care
Year launched: 2022
Principal: Alexander von Kaldenberg
Unique selling proposition: Reimagining the relationship...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – This Week’s Lunch
Sector: Food and drink
Principals: From left, Jason Potter, Hannah Oluka and Kirk Stringer
Year launched: 2021
Unique...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Small Gods Brewing
Sector: Brewing and hospitality
Year launched: 2022
Principals: From left, Chris Bjerrisgaard and Jonny Kostiuk
Unique selling proposition:...
10 to Watch Winner 2024- RITUAL Nordic Spa
Sector: Wellness
Year launched: 2022
Principal: Marci Hotsenpiller
Unique selling proposition: To deliver affordable, traditional sauna culture and...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Zingaro Floral Perfumery
Sector: Floral, perfume and gifts
Principals: From left, Shane Murray and Palma Cafolla
Year Launched: 2021
Unique selling...
Douglas Roundtable: Port Alberni’s Innovation Economy
Port Alberni is experiencing a boom, thanks to the right leadership, revitalized economic partnerships and an increased interest in the city.
This Douglas roundtable...
Douglas Roundtable: The Business of Going Green
Becoming a green business means taking concrete action, but what’s the right strategy to maintain profitability while moving towards a carbon neutral future? This...