VEDC's economic development activities are based on six guiding principles approved by the City of Vancouver:

1. Competitive Business Climate
   Vancouver will establish a competitive business climate that puts the city ahead of competitor jurisdictions.
2. World Class Industry Clusters
   Vancouver will identify, grow and build world-class export-oriented industry clusters that contribute to a diverse and resilient economy.
3. Strategic Infrastructure Investment
   Vancouver will make investments in infrastructure that are strategic, sustainable, and focused to deliver economic returns to the city.
4. High Quality of Life
   Vancouver will maintain a high quality of life that attracts and retains skilled and talented workers required to drive the city’s economy.
5. Regional Leadership & Collaboration
   Vancouver will provide regional leadership for economic development.
6. Sustainability
   The City of Vancouver will be a global leader in sustainability practices, balancing social, environmental and economic considerations for the benefit of both residents and business.

For more details on VEDC's Guiding Principles,
the entire document is available here: [Guiding Principles]