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Vancouver is one of Canada's fastest growing urban centres and an international business destination. The Vancouver region's economic drivers have been and continue to be the resource-based industries: forestry, mining, and oil and gas. However, Vancouver's economic landscape is being reshaped by steadily increasing growth in businesses concentrated in key future growth sectors: technology, film production and tourism.
We have profiled a number of Vancouver's key sectors here. Continue to check back for additions to this section.
Biotechnology
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The biotechnology sector in
British Columbia comprises over 90 private
sector firms, as well as a number of research
centres located at government institutions,
universities, teaching hospitals, and technical
colleges, the majority of which are located
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Environmental
Business
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Vancouver has world-leading
companies that form the nucleus of a strong
environmental business cluster, with particular
strength in fuel cell and alternative fuel
technologies, environmental research &
development, consulting engineering and analytical
services, and waste remediation. More.
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Film &
TV
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Vancouver is now the third
largest film production centre in North America,
with 3 major film companies, 26 studios, 70
post-production facilities and 50 shooting
stages in the region. More.
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New Media
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Growth of Vancouver's vibrant
new media industry, currently estimated at
$2 billion annually, is expected to increase
by about 30% per year over the next several
years. More than 80% of Vancouver's new media
companies produce intellectual property in
the form of patented or copyrighted content
or tools. More. |
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Telecom
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British Columbia's proximity
to the United States provides easy access
to a large market for advanced telecom products.
Our close ties to Asia Pacific also allow
Vancouver companies to access Pacific Rim
markets in a cost-effective and timely manner.
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Wireless
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With 125 companies in all areas
of the wireless value chain, Vancouver and
British Columbia host the highest concentration
of wireless technology firms in Canada. Our
industry expertise lies in providing business
solutions and making wireless useful for carriesr,
companies and the consumer. More.
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