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    • VEC's Take
    • Thursday, Jun 28th, 2018
    • Category: Green Economy

    Vancouver’s Green Economy: The Road to a Billion-Dollar Brand

    The below article is excerpted from the State of Vancouver's Green Economy 2018 report, which may be downloaded and viewed in full here. Radical roots, progressive culture, entrepreneurial mindset catalyze low-carbon...
    • Media Release
    • Thursday, Jun 7th, 2018
    • Category: 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
    • Category: 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.
    • News
    • Tuesday, Jun 5th, 2018

    A New Chapter: Announcing our Board of Directors

    A new Board of Directors. The departure of former CEO Ian G. McKay. Record-breaking attendance at the Film & Media Centre’s Digital Careers Fair. The upcoming launch of several flagship projects and reports. This is our mid-year update.
    • News
    • Tuesday, May 8th, 2018
    • Category: Digital Entertainment & Interactive

    Vancouver: Home of Deadpool’s Alter-ego, Ryan Reynolds

    Enter Tourism Vancouver’s “Vancouver: Home of Deadpool’s Alter-ego, Ryan Reynolds” campaign sweepstakes to win a grand prize trip for two to Vancouver inspired by Canada’s favourite anti-hero’s antics
    • News
    • Thursday, Apr 19th, 2018

    VEC Begins Search for New CEO

    Lead the team that helps shape the economic future of one of the most desirable global communities. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for leading the VEC to position Vancouver and the region as a global hub for investment in creative, innovative and sustainable business.
    • News
    • Wednesday, Apr 18th, 2018
    • Category: Digital Entertainment & Interactive

    Vancouver Career Fair for screen-based industries proves the city’s leadership in Animation, Effects, and Gaming

    There’s a good reason why Vancouver is known colloquially as Hollywood North. Not only does it feature as the backdrop for movies from Fifty Shades of Grey to Deadpool, it’s also the home of animation studios such as Industrial Light & Magic and Image Engine—responsible for the visual effects in household names like Star Wars and Game of Thrones. With increasing numbers of big-budget productions choosing the city, the call for talent is enormous.
    • 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...
    • VEC's Take
    • Saturday, Apr 14th, 2018
    • Category: Green Economy, Other Sectors

    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.
    • Research Update
    • Tuesday, Mar 20th, 2018

    State of Vancouver’s Green Economy | 2018 Preview

    Your exclusive preview of VEC's “State of Vancouver’s Green Economy 2018” Report We are excited to provide you with an exclusive preview of our 'State of Vancouver's Green Economy...
    • Media Release
    • Monday, Mar 12th, 2018
    • Category: 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.
    • VEC's Take
    • Sunday, Mar 11th, 2018

    Vancouver & B.C. companies Make biggest Splash Yet at PG Connects London

    With a highly engaged series of companies from all over British Columbia making several newsworthy announcements, including the launch of a Vancouver-based $10 million fund, the Pocket Gamer Connects London 2018 (PG Connects) conference saw Vancouver and B.C. make its biggest splash yet!
    • VEC's Take
    • Friday, Mar 9th, 2018
    • Category: Asia Pacific

    Asia Pacific Highlights From 2017

    Here are a few highlights we were particularly proud of from the Year of the Rooster – some of which we hope will bear fruit in the Year of the Dog.
    • News
    • Friday, Jan 5th, 2018
    • Category: Digital Entertainment & Interactive

    Vancouver, British Columbia is back to Level Up at the Biggest Mobile Games Conference in Europe

    The Level Up: Vancouver, British Columbia pavilion is back for a third year in LONDON! Jointly organized by the Province of British Columbia, VEC and DigiBC, the pavilion features top studios from the Vancouver, BC region.
    • News
    • Tuesday, Dec 12th, 2017
    • Category: Digital Entertainment & Interactive, Other Sectors

    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.
    • News
    • Monday, Dec 11th, 2017
    • Category: Green Economy, Other Sectors

    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
    • News
    • Monday, Dec 11th, 2017

    JOB OPPORTUNITY: Industrial Concierge

    The Industrial Concierge role is designed to activate underutilized industrial spaces and identify opportunities for resource-sharing among businesses. Deadline to apply: January 1st, 2017
    • News
    • Friday, Oct 27th, 2017

    Vancouver Startup Nano-Lit Unveils Revolutionary Lighting Technology at Milestone Event

    Nano-Lit has made rapid progress since relocating to Vancouver in 2017, reaching an important milestone in the development of its technology with the production of the world’s only quantum dot LED lighting fixture. Through its installation...
    • News
    • Saturday, Oct 21st, 2017
    • Category: Technology, Other Sectors

    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's Take
    • Thursday, Oct 5th, 2017

    Vancouver Film Commission Welcomes Federal–NETFLIX Agreement

    On September 28, the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Netflix announced an agreement that will see the company create Netflix Canada – a first-of-its-kind production company for Netflix outside of the United States – and...
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