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How Speedy Government Funding is Facilitating Unprecedented Research
We are witnessing the sheer agility that governments and funding bodies can achieve during crises. We are also experiencing firsthand the corresponding speed of innovation made possible by adequately resourced minds and institutions. -
AG Hair Pivots to Produce Hand Sanitizer to Relieve Shortage during COVID-19
Global haircare manufacturer AG Hair is shifting focus from hair products to hand sanitizers to help Canadian health organizations battle COVID-19. -
Monitoring COVID-19 Economic Impact
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is closely monitoring developments around COVID-19 economic impacts through regular updates from the World Health Organization, Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and HealthLinkBC. -
Greater Seattle Partners joins Vancouver Economic Commission in Cascadia Economic Development Agreement
Greater Seattle Partners and the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) have announced a new cooperation agreement to promote the economy throughout the Cascadia Innovation Corridor. Leaders from both economic development organizations formalized the agreement today at a signing ceremony. The Corridor runs from Vancouver, British Columbia to Portland, Oregon and includes all of western Washington. -
Retooled Capital Mentorship Program provides valuable training opportunity for startups
Brought to you by the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) and Spring, Discovery Foundation’s Capital Mentorship Program returns in 2019, featuring robust new content and a better startup experience than ever. -
Minister Carr announces investments to strengthen British Columbia’s businesses and communities
The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, will highlight how the Government of Canada is helping BC businesses expand their markets and increase exports, while also assisting BC communities attract foreign direct investment, in Vancouver and Surrey, British-Columbia. -
Vancouver Economic Commission names new CEO
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) has recruited tech, entertainment and community development powerhouse Catherine Warren as its new CEO. Warren’s comprehensive understanding of the international media sector and her leadership in Canada’s top startup ecosystem will be powerful assets for VEC and its partners. -
VEC’s Take: Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion not worth the risk
After careful review of the evidence for Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Expansion Project, the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) reiterates that the potential economic and environmental risks outweigh the potential economic benefits. Furthermore, the VEC has reservations about recent claims that the business community is in consensus about the proposed economic benefits of expansion. -
Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) CEO Ian G. McKay Takes Reins of New National Investment Organization
Today, the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) congratulates CEO Ian G. McKay on his new appointment as CEO of Invest in Canada. Concurrent with this appointment, Mr. McKay will resign as CEO of the VEC and as Chair of the Consider Canada City Alliance (CCCA). Invest in Canada is a new federal organization dedicated to attracting global investment while making the process simpler for international businesses to do so. -
A Leader among Vancouver’s Producers & Financiers: Brenda Gilbert & BRON
Brenda Gilbert is co-president and co-founder of BRON and president of BRON Animation. She has been active in film and media initiatives for more than 15 years, and has produced, executive produced, or co-executive produced several productions, including Mighty Mighty Monsters, Henchmen, I Saw the Light, The Birth of a Nation, Monster, and Beatriz at Dinner. -
Apparel Textiles Leverage Lab: Fast Fashion meets Gradual Change
Textile waste is one of the fastest-growing segments of landfills across North America. This lab convened 16 businesses and organizations from across apparel & textiles-related sectors in our region with the objective of collaborating to reduce textile waste going to landfill -
Vancouver regional and provincial partners submit Amazon HQ2 Proposal
Submission concludes Vancouver region’s response to ‘biggest economic development event in a generation’ Vancouver, BC (October 21, 2017) – The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) and its regional and provincial partners are delighted to announce that the metro... -
VEC Statement on Amazon HQ2 RFP
The Amazon HQ2 Project has concluded. Please refer here for an update. For information on the context of the Amazon HQ2 Project, please refer to Amazon's announcement and to the RFP document itself. VEC... -
Spring Launches Canada’s First Global Impact Accelerator Program
The Global Impact Accelerator Program at Spring is the first in Canada to focus on global impact businesses looking to move to Canada and make the world a better place through their ventures. -
North America’s Greenest Cities Announce Partnership to Help Cleantech Companies
Please join the Vancouver Economic Commission and San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer for a special announcement about a cleantech partnership between the two regions today at 13:00. -
Sustainability Goes Beyond Green at Conference in Detroit
At times the conversation around corporate responsibility seems stuck – not surprising in a field where companies are trying to use the power of their products and services to solve some of... -
Vancouver Stands to Benefit as Financial Institutions Become Increasingly Worried about Climate Change
Speaking to a crowd at the Finance and Sustainability Initiative in Montréal recently, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, Timothy Lane, made a subtle yet powerful statement:... -
New Global Talent Stream to help Canadian businesses support the creation of good jobs for Canadians
Minister Hajdu meets with industry leaders on the Global Talent Stream The Government of Canada’s new Global Talent Stream will create good, middle-class jobs in our country by helping innovative companies in Canada access the... -
Presenting 6 of Vancouver’s Emerging Seed-Stage Startups
The Vancouver Tech Showcase is a highly curated deal flow event designed to accelerate follow-on funding through deep dive sessions with investors. -
If we’re an island of green, we’re f***ed
“If we’re an island of green, we’re f***ed.” This has become the unofficial motto of the Vancouver Economic Commission’s (VEC) green team and an implicit guide to our work beyond Vancouver’s borders. The role of...