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Vancouver-based Event ticketing platform Picatic acquired by Eventbrite
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B.C. government assigns $10 million to incentivize clean-energy vehicle purchases
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Spaces is opening a 35,000 sq. ft. co-working office in Gastown
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Amazon confirms second space in downtown Vancouver
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Samsung Canada plants flag on Great Northern Way
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Chinese International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission Announces New HQ
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Liquid Media and StratusCore announce distribution & operations partnership
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Angels for Climate Solutions ProgramInvesting smart capital into tech-enabled climate solutions. Angel investors will navigate the ins and outs of early-stage investing while startups prepare for the capital-raising process. -
Circular Economy | Research
A “Right to Food” Framework for a Just Circular Economy of FoodThis report takes a novel approach by incorporating a “right to food” framework that designs waste out of the system, promotes food security, and centres justice and equity. -
Vancouver Economy | Research
Vancouver Economy Report Fall 2021Leading and learning in the climate emergency. This report contains a few of the many promising concepts being explored for a climate-just future.
VEC Events
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Wednesday, Nov 17th, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Future-proofing Vancouver: Climate Talk vs. Climate ActionThursday, Jun 24th, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Business of Climate AmbitionThursday, Jun 17th, 2021 | 10:00am - 11:00am
Zero Waste Demonstration Hub WebinarThursday, May 27th, 2021 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Scaling and Financing the Circular Economy (Startup Week)Thursday, May 27th, 2021 | 8:30am - 10:00am
Competitive Edge Webinar Series: The ICI Sector, Step Code, and Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Plan (Session 2)Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Project Greenlight Information Webinar