The Comox Valley has five of 33 finalists for the sixth annual Mid-Island Science Technology and Innovation Council (MISTIC) Innovation Awards. They are: Natural Pastures Cheese Co. (Agri Foods), Island Labs (ICET Excellence in Technology), 1st View (Information Technology), Swinkey Golf Inc. (Innovation Startup of the Year) and Woodland flooring (Value-Added Product).

Terri Perrin of the Fine Art of Intention Feng Shui is in the final weeks of an intense 16-week feng shui mentorship program with one of North America’s most-respected experts.

Most people operating businesses know how important it is to have a business plan, particularly if they are looking to secure a loan or other form of financing. However, a business plan is only half of what your business needs in order to become successful. You also need a strategic plan that will allow you to keep building on your success.

As the demand for full-service marketing on Vancouver Island increases, Better Mousetrap Marketing is growing to meet it.

The Comox Valley Home Based Business Association (CVHBBA) is hosting its monthly meeting Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Westerly Inn on Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay.

What does success look like for your business? Have you identified the handful of factors critical in achieving this success? Do you have a system in place which keeps you focused on these factors?

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The Job Shop invites all jobseekers to its sixth annual Employment Expo next Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Comox Valley Women’s Business Network is hosting an important workshop at their next meeting on Oct. 13.