Business, political and urban-thought leaders to come together on job investment and city-building

We are pleased to announce that celebrated author and artist Douglas Coupland will provide a keynote address at The Cities Summit. Mr. Coupland will speak to the 21st Century as the age of city building.

The City of Vancouver, through the Vancouver Economic Commission, today unveiled The Vancouver Economic Action Strategy: An Economic Development Plan for the City. The action plan for Vancouver is focused on creating a climate for growth, supporting business investment and trade as well as attracting and retaining talent.

Investors, Entrepreneurs and Urban Leaders come to Cities Summit to take part in the business of city building

Campus-City Collaborative (C3) connects the City with post-secondary institutions to advance job creation goals

LEAD Canada, in association with Sustainalytics, is offering GRI-Certified Sustainability Reporting Courses are offered in Vancouver October 25-26.

Downtown Vancouver businesses damaged on June 15 receive cheques from Vancouver Restoration Fund today, Wednesday, August 3

Vancouver, B.C.– A preliminary analysis released today of impacts of Vancouver’s separated bike lanes on downtown businesses reveals moderate economic impacts and includes suggested mitigation measures, some of which have been implemented.

Approximately 55 businesses in downtown Vancouver were impacted and experienced damages during the 2011 Stanley Cup riot. Many of these are small businesses, some of which are struggling to cover insurance premiums or other restoration costs. This fund is being established to provide financial support to impacted businesses and ensure they remain healthy and viable.