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PANEL: Creating a Diverse & Resilient Economy in Metro Vancouver
Join us at SFU's 2018 Community Summit This panel conversation event will focus on the future of employment in Metro Vancouver, and planning for the employment lands that support the regional economy.... -
Strategic Fundraising 101: Cleantech
This session is designed for CEOs and founders of growth-oriented startups based in Vancouver. Applications are welcomed from a broad range of clean tech industries, including traditional and emerging sectors like smart city/IOT solutions (with an environmental focus); smart, connected mobility; and green infrastructure. -
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. -
Evolve Your Craft: Entry-Level Training for VFX & Animation
Focused on adults seeking an exciting new career direction, this workshop series will initiate your journey towards advanced learning in the field of 3D Animation + Visual Effects. Courses run January - March. -
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 -
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 -
Growing Innovation & Business Opportunities for VR/AR
By 2020 VR/AR will be a $150 billion industry and Vancouver is leading the charge as one of the worlds fastest growing tech hubs and a leader in VR/AR. Now’s the time to venture into this rapidly developing ecosystem and join the future of computing. -
Supporting Innovative Business in Vancouver
The Vancouver Economic Commission and 1898 Business Club invite you to a workshop where you will hear experts from MNP and Mitacs to talk about opportunities and challenges for investing in Canada. -
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... -
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... -
When Good Fences do not make Good Neighbo(u)rs: New Developments in U.S. and Canadian Immigration Law
2017 has brought significant immigration law changes in Canada and the U.S., with leaders on both sides of the border looking to put their stamp on their respective immigration systems. With the increasingly restrictive... -
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... -
Vancouver Startup UrbanLogiq takes home $10,000 City Innovation Prize from BCIC-New Ventures Competition
VANCOUVER, BC – New Ventures BC last night awarded Vancouver-based UrbanLogiq with the $10,000 City Innovation Prize sponsored by the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) as part of the BCIC-New Ventures Competition. Our... -
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... -
Leading Cities for Sustainable Production
Leading Cities for Sustainable Production will bring together invited executives from cities, studios, and film funds who are driving the adoption of best practices in sustainable production and contributing to policies that support greener filmmaking around the globe. -
Announcing the Fall 2017 Vancouver Tech Showcase Startups
The Vancouver Tech Showcase is a highly curated deal flow event designed to accelerate follow-on funding through deep dive sessions with investors. In a departure from the... -
Intel Increases Vancouver Footprint, Expanding to New Office Tower in Marine Gateway
It may come as a surprise to Vancouver locals that Intel (yes, that Intel) has had a footprint here since 2003. While assisting Intel with a recent expansion, we discovered more about its history in Vancouver. -
VEF: Early Stage Financing with Jason Calacanis
On Tuesday September 19th, join us for a candid conversation with Jason Calacanis, technology entrepreneur, angel investor, and the host of the popular weekly podcast This Week in Startups. Jason will discuss this... -
Atom hawk Announces New Canada Studio
Vancouver, BC - Digital art and design company, Atomhawk, today announced the opening of a new studio in Vancouver, Canada. Atomhawk Director and founder, Ron Ashtiani, says: “We’re extremely excited to be expanding our...