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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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Thursday, Oct 29th, 2020 | 8:30am - 9:30am
Success and Opportunity in Vancouver’s Circular EconomyWednesday, Feb 19th, 2020 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
CAIA Seattle presents: Investing in British Columbia, What You Need to KnowSunday, Jan 26th, 2020 | 1:00pm - 8:00pm
[Postponed] Culture, Cross-Cultures and Thriving in a Complex WorldWednesday, Feb 12th, 2020 | 7:30am - 9:15am
Technology Deployment Network Reverse Pitch CompetitionWednesday, Dec 4th, 2019 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Vancouver Investment Showcase 2019Feb 11th, 2020 - Feb 12th, 2020 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
GLOBE 2020