The Wood Innovation Group – TWIG (est. 2012 as Outside the Box Meetup Group – OTB) is a network and community supported by the Wood First Program through Forestry Innovation Investment (FII). Additionally TWIG is made possible through its partnership with CAWP and contributions from companies and individuals working in British Columbia. TWIG is a hub that fosters and supports connections across the industry, and helps people find pathways forward with the projects they are developing. TWIG is the only organization in BC that focuses entirely on the process of innovation as it applies to wood products. On Vancouver Island, what started as an informal gathering of a Wood-First-Wednesday event in Victoria, evolved into something more, it proved that there was an eagerness to create a platform on Vancouver Island for wood professionals to connect. Meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6-8 PM. Stay tuned for updates on the next Vancouver Island event.