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    • Media Release
    • Sunday, Mar 22nd, 2020

    Vancouver City Council to vote Monday on enhanced emergency powers bylaw to limit spread of COVID-19

    Due to the importance of this message, we are sharing the City of Vancouver's press release in full and will share further details after Vancouver City Council meets...
    • Media Release
    • Thursday, Mar 19th, 2020

    COVID-19 Cabinet created to support BC businesses and workers

    The BC business community has announced the creation of the COVID-19 Cabinet, to address the significant impacts on our economy in these unprecedented times.
    • Media Release
    • Thursday, Oct 3rd, 2019
    • Other Sectors

    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.
    • Media Release
    • Wednesday, Sep 11th, 2019
    • Green Economy

    Foresight wins RFP, joins VEC & regional partners to deliver Tech Deployment Network

    The Vancouver Economic Commission is pleased to announce that we have selected Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre (Foresight) to assist in the activation and expansion of VEC’s Tech Deployment Network (TDN), following a competitive bid.
    • Media Release
    • Friday, Sep 6th, 2019
    • Green Economy, Digital Entertainment & Interactive

    Government of Canada invests in BC’s growing digital and clean technology sectors

    British Columbia’s digital and clean technology sectors are ripe for investment that will stimulate innovation, business development, and job growth in new markets. That’s why Western Economic Diversification Canada announced new funding for two projects led by the Vancouver Economic Commission.
    • Media Release
    • Thursday, Jun 20th, 2019
    • Green Economy, Digital Entertainment & Interactive, Technology

    New TransLink and VEC Partnership to Showcase Green, Digital Ideas on Transit

    TransLink and the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) today formalized an agreement allowing local and international organizations to showcase green and digital technologies and services on TransLink assets.
    • Media Release
    • Thursday, Mar 21st, 2019
    • Digital Entertainment & Interactive

    Over 400 Jobs up for grabs at North America’s Largest Digital Entertainment Career Fair

    Returning for its eighth year on April 6 (Saturday) the Vancouver Digital Entertainment Career Fair is North America’s largest annual hiring fair for the digital entertainment industry, expecting more than 3,500 professionals to meet with hiring representatives from Vancouver’s top companies.
    • Media Release
    • Monday, Mar 11th, 2019
    • Digital Entertainment & Interactive

    Animation Business Exchange Delivers New Corridor for Canada–UK Animation

    London & Vancouver draw closer in wake of recently inked Creative MOU Vancouver, Canada / London, England – This Thursday, the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) will welcome a U.K. delegation led by Film...
    • Media Release
    • Tuesday, Oct 16th, 2018
    • Green Economy, Technology

    RELEASE: New Westminster and Vancouver Economic Commission Sign Innovation MOU

    The City of New Westminster and the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on technology deployment and innovation. This marks the beginning of a partnership between the two parties to build a regional platform for technology deployment, demonstration, and business innovation.
    • Media Release
    • Friday, Sep 14th, 2018
    • Other Sectors

    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.
    • Media Release
    • Monday, Sep 10th, 2018

    London and Vancouver Creative Agencies to sign MOU

    September 10, 2018 – Vancouver, B.C. / Toronto, O.N. – Film London and the Vancouver Film Commission will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to recognise and enhance the creative and business links between...
    • Media Release
    • Thursday, Jun 7th, 2018
    • Green Economy

    Green Jobs Boom continues in Vancouver: Green Economy Report

    Amid heated debate on fossil fuel pipelines and tankers, Vancouver Economic Commission report shows 35% increase in green jobs, highlights the thriving low-carbon industry that helps drive the city’s nation-leading economic growth while decreasing emissions
    • Media Release
    • Wednesday, Jun 6th, 2018
    • Green Economy

    Advisory: Green Economy Report Launch

    Mayor Gregor Robertson and the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) are proud to present the State of Vancouver Green Economy 2018 report – the result of the first and only consistent green jobs tracking research performed in the Americas.
    • Media Release
    • Monday, Apr 16th, 2018

    Vancouver’s Digital Entertainment Ecosystem on Proud Display at Canada’s Largest Professional Career Fair for Screen-Based Industries

    Thousands of jobseekers flood Vancouver Convention Centre to vie for over 500 lucrative jobs at 35 studios Vancouver, BC (April 16, 2018) – On Saturday, thousands of jobseekers descended upon the Vancouver Convention Centre to meet...
    • Media Release
    • Monday, Mar 19th, 2018

    VEC announces Greater Vancouver Innovation Capital: A Collaboration with World-renowned Economic Theorist Jeremy Rifkin

    The creation of the Greater Vancouver Innovation Capital (GVIC) marks the beginning of a year-long collaboration with world-renowned economic theorist Jeremy Rifkin and his global team.
    • Media Release
    • Monday, Mar 12th, 2018
    • Other Sectors

    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.
    • Media Release
    • Thursday, Jul 6th, 2017
    • Green Economy, Other Sectors, Asia Pacific, Digital Entertainment & Interactive, Technology

    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.
    • Media Release
    • Monday, Jun 26th, 2017
    • Technology, Green Economy, Other Sectors

    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.
    • Media Release
    • Thursday, May 25th, 2017
    • Technology, Digital Entertainment & Interactive, Asia Pacific, Green Economy, Other Sectors

    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...
    • Media Release
    • Monday, May 8th, 2017

    JOSHUA JACKSON’S LIQUID MEDIA GROUP INKS FIRST-LOOK DEAL WITH PRODUCTIVITY MEDIA

    Vancouver, B.C. (May 8, 2017) – Joshua Jackson’s Liquid Media Group announced today that it has signed a three-year first-look deal with Canada’s Productivity Media Inc. (PMI). The deal calls for a minimum of $50...
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