On May 31, film commissioners representing multiple levels of government across Canada gathered in Vancouver to assess the feasibility of a nationwide film commission network. Hosted by the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) in partnership with the Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC), the summit underscored the widespread demand by Canadian film offices to build and strengthen a supportive network for film commissions across the country.

Among the programming surrounding Vancouver’s VR Day is a curated panel discussion moderated by VEC’s Nancy Basi on the topic of Immersive Realities: Prepare New Talents and Business for Tomorrow’s Challenges. This discussion on the industry’s benefits, best practices and challenges features leaders from Magic Leap, Wacom, Association France Immersive and the VRARA Vancouver’s president Dan Burgar.

The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, will highlight how the Government of Canada is helping BC businesses expand their markets and increase exports, while also assisting BC communities attract foreign direct investment, in Vancouver and Surrey, British-Columbia.

Overview The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is the economic development agency for the City of Vancouver. It works to strengthen Vancouver’s economic future by supporting local companies, promoting trade & investment, and operating programs and...

Between the Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Bylaw and the regional adoption of the BC Energy Step Code, a total of $3.3 billion in high-performance building systems and materials will be needed for buildings in the Lower Mainland to meet these two policies.

Power. Progress. Change. These are the words to light our path forward in 2019, and the words of the 108th International Women's Day. Today, and every day, the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) celebrates the achievements of...

Today, the Vancouver Economic Commission launched a report quantifying the potential economic impact of the BC Energy Step Code (ESC) in Metro Vancouver, identifying a $3.3 billion market opportunity resulting from materials and manufacturing for newly constructed buildings to meet ESC energy requirements between 2019–2032.

Goodly Foods is a social impact enterprise that takes unsellable produce from local suppliers and turns them into delicious soups and sauces, creating living-wage opportunities for people with barriers to traditional employment.

When the time came to release a first-of-it s-kind magnetic cosmetic case that easily allows customers to store and use eco-conscious makeup pans, Suzanne was ready to fully embrace the process of being an impactful business.

TZOA’s innovative team is dedicated to improving indoor air quality and HVAC efficiency with Haven, an IoT product that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to empower residential users with the ability to control their own environment.

CityHack Founder & CEO Kimberly Tholl brings affordable coworking to solopreneurs and freelancers by leveraging existing meeting spaces to provide clients access to underused venues in downtown Vancouver’s hotel and hospitality industry.

The City of Vancouver is conducting a review of Vancouver’s employment lands and economy. This review will help develop a plan to ensure local businesses have enough land and floor space to support the growth of our economy.

In addition to the usual challenges common to early-stage companies, female-founded startups across Canada often face additional barriers to success. We sat down with Dr. Haneen Abu-Remaileh, CEO & Co-Founder of Locumunity, a startup connecting gigging doctors to clinics, to discuss these barriers.

We are seeking a unique and experienced individual that has business experience in the Tech Sector as well as functional experience in partnership management to join our team of experts dedicated to Vancouver’s economic diversification and resilience.