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Vancouver's Economic news
New to Vancouver this Quarter
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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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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. -
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
VEC Events
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Thursday, Feb 20th, 2020 | 3:30pm - 9:30pm
CAIA Seattle presents: Investing in British Columbia, What You Need to KnowSunday, Jan 26th, 2020 | 1:00pm - 8:00pm
[Postponed] Culture, Cross-Cultures and Thriving in a Complex WorldWednesday, Feb 12th, 2020 | 7:30am - 9:15am
Technology Deployment Network Reverse Pitch CompetitionWednesday, Dec 4th, 2019 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Vancouver Investment Showcase 2019Feb 11th, 2020 - Feb 12th, 2020 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
GLOBE 2020Nov 1st, 2019 - Nov 2nd, 2019 | 6:45pm - 5:45am
Sustainable Production Forum 2019: Critical Path to ZEV Workshop