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Research Study shows need for events like Vancouver Tech Showcase
We need events like the Vancouver Tech Showcase to not only maintain our standing as Canada’s top startup ecosystem, but to increase our competitiveness on a global scale. -
GDDP: Local Disruptor Portable Electric Demos Sustainable Events
Last week, Portable Electric launched a demonstration of its VOLTstack through the Green and Digital Demonstration Program with the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Economic Commission. As part of the Canada 150+ celebrations,... -
Canadian Business Front and Centre at JD.COM Pavilion
Last Friday, the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) welcomed a delegation of JD.COM officials, facilitating business-to-business meetings between the Chinese e-commerce giant and dozens of Canadian retailers and suppliers. -
Workers-First scheduling app CrewDriver launches 6-month pilot with City of Vancouver
GetWorkers has launched a demonstration of their scheduling technology, CrewDriver, through the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Economic Commission’s Green and Digital Demonstration Program (GDDP). Their product speeds scheduling and dramatically reduces labour placement costs with an easy, worker-friendly text message interface. -
Applications for the Summer Capital Mentorship Program are OPEN
Are you an entrepreneur looking to sharpen your pitch and prepare yourself for $1M+ in investment capital? The next installment of the Discovery Foundation Capital Mentorship Program offers a 4-week program for up to 16 entrepreneurs. -
VEC Job Opportunity: Startup Liaison
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Startup Liaison to co-develop, deliver, and support VEC’s programs related to startup ecosystem development and investment attraction. -
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. -
Taking the Measure of Global Film Production: A Chat with David Shepheard (Part Two)
Countless investment deals, co-production agreements, new films and infrastructure projects are conceived, negotiated and announced at major festivals. Behind the red-carpet glitz and designer-brand trappings at the exclusive Festival de Cannes is its... -
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... -
Cities are Innovation Platforms for Green Economic Development
Since 2010, the City of Vancouver has been executing on its world-acclaimed Greenest City Action Plan (GCAP), which aims to have Vancouver measurably reduce its environmental impact, and become the “greenest city in... -
Government of Canada launches the Global Skills Strategy
News Release from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Fast application processing, enhanced customer service now available for companies June 12, 2017—Toronto, ON – When companies in Canada can thrive and grow, they create more jobs. The... -
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. -
Are you an investor looking for top dealflow in Vancouver?
On May 29, the Vancouver Economic Commission and Highline Beta invite you to the second Vancouver Tech Showcase, to look behind the scenes of Canada’s #1 startup ecosystem and engage with Vancouver’s... -
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... -
Talent and Top Companies Gathered at Vancouver’s Largest Career Fair for Digital Entertainment & Interactive, Film & TV industries
2000 professionals and students storm Vancouver Convention Centre to meet prospective employers, vie for over 400 lucrative jobs at 35 studios Vancouver, BC (May 6, 2017) – Earlier today, the first waves of an estimated... -
Over 400 High-Demand Jobs Available at Vancouver’s Largest Career Fair for Digital Entertainment and Interactive Industry
Unprecedented growth inspires Vancouver’s film & TV production industry to join VFX & Animation and Game Design exhibitors at 2017 Career Fair The continued growth of the Digital Entertainment & Interactive and Film & TV industries... -
Announcing the Discovery Foundation Capital Mentorship Program
Launching today at a sold-out ‘Strategic Fundraising 101’ program the VEC is inviting Vancouver based tech entrepreneurs to apply to the next stage of the program, Mastermind: Capital (insert URL), a month long, hands-on...