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Vancouver's Economic news
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Vancouver-based Event ticketing platform Picatic acquired by Eventbrite
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B.C. government assigns $10 million to incentivize clean-energy vehicle purchases
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Spaces is opening a 35,000 sq. ft. co-working office in Gastown
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Amazon confirms second space in downtown Vancouver
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Samsung Canada plants flag on Great Northern Way
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Chinese International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission Announces New HQ
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Liquid Media and StratusCore announce distribution & operations partnership
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Capital Access & Attraction
Discovery Foundation’s Capital Mentorship ProgramMasterMind Capital is a deep dive into the process of raising capital, giving entrepreneurs the training, tools, and knowledge to raise the right money at the right time. -
Green Economy | Market Research
Green Buildings Market ResearchThe BC Energy Step Code could deliver up to 1,700 jobs as local manufacturing & construction industries pivot towards sustainability -
Social Purpose | Small Business
Impact 6 PackTake this course to build a peer network of mission-driven businesses, create a unique Impact Strategy for your business, and identify the key messages that can help increase support for your business goals.
VEC Events
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Jul 19th, 2019 - Jul 20th, 2019 | 8:30am - 1:00pm
Affordability Workshops: Tech & IndustrialThursday, Apr 11th, 2019 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Valhalla Angels 101 Basecamp for New Angel Investors – VancouverSaturday, Apr 6th, 2019 | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Vancouver Digital Entertainment Career Fair 2019Wednesday, Mar 27th, 2019 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Navigating Growth: Entrepreneur Toolkit (Part 2)Tuesday, Mar 19th, 2019 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Navigating Growth: Insider’s Guide to Raising a RoundTuesday, Aug 7th, 2018 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Insider’s Guide to Raising a Round: Tips From the Other Side