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AG Hair Pivots to Produce Hand Sanitizer to Relieve Shortage during COVID-19
Global haircare manufacturer AG Hair is shifting focus from hair products to hand sanitizers to help Canadian health organizations battle COVID-19. -
Vancouver-based AbCellera on Leading Edge of COVID-19 Vaccine Development
Vancouver-based biotech firm AbCellera Biologics Inc. has captured global attention as a leader in the fight against COVID-19. -
Vancouver City Council to vote Monday on enhanced emergency powers bylaw to limit spread of COVID-19
Due to the importance of this message, we are sharing the City of Vancouver's press release in full and will share further details after Vancouver City Council meets... -
COVID-19 Cabinet created to support BC businesses and workers
The BC business community has announced the creation of the COVID-19 Cabinet, to address the significant impacts on our economy in these unprecedented times. -
A Message from Our Acting CEO
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) continues to work on improving the resilience and inclusion of Vancouver’s diverse, low-carbon economy by making the following efforts as the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold. -
Monitoring COVID-19 Economic Impact
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is closely monitoring developments around COVID-19 economic impacts through regular updates from the World Health Organization, Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and HealthLinkBC. -
Looking Back at GLOBE 2020
“2050 is a single mortgage away.” These simple yet evocative words from author David Wallace Wells set the tone for the 30th annual GLOBE Conference, the world’s... -
Vancouver Production Sonic the Hedgehog Spends $37.5 Million in BC
Sonic the Hedgehog is a gold-rings success! And according to a recent report by MPA-Canada, Sonic’s production crew allotted more than $22 million to local labour and spread additional love to community businesses with upwards of $15.5 million spent on locally made goods and services. -
The Just Transition – Must-Read Resources from GLOBE 2020
Part of GLOBE Series – the largest and longest-running sustainable business summit and innovation showcase in North America – GLOBE Forum features inspiring presentations by world-renowned thought leaders, innovators and sustainability experts. Several will... -
Job Opportunity: Manager, Research (Paternity Leave Replacement)
Immediate opportunity for a paternity leave replacement as Manager, Research to support Vancouver Economic Commission's research team. This is a four- to five-month paternity leave replacement contract with an anticipated start date of mid-February 2020 . -
Administrative Change at Vancouver Economic Commission
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) Board of Directors confirms the following administrative change to our operating structure: The Vancouver Economic Commission continues to evolve the organization’s structure, further unifying VEC with: Economic priorities for the City... -
Applications are open for the 2020 London Animation Business Exchange
The Vancouver Film Commission and Film London have partnered to host six BC producers in London for four days, and participate in a series of business events designed to stimulate more co-production between UK and Canada. -
Introducing the PG Connects 2020 Level Up: Vancouver, British Columbia Delegation
Level Up: Vancouver, British Columbia Pavilion returns to Top Games Conference in 2020 Pocket Gamer Connects London 2020 is approaching fast with global corporations and indie developers alike congregating in London to swap... -
Six Sustainability Initiatives We Need to Implement in Vancouver
The C40 World Mayors Summit, held in Copenhagen this past October, welcomed political and business leaders from 94 cities around the world, all sharing one imperative goal: identify and implement systemic changes that will halt and reverse the damaging effects of climate change. -
Environmental Activist David-Wells Will Keynote GLOBE 2020
At GLOBE 2020, thousands of corporate leaders, all levels of government, NGOs, technology innovators and strategic investors will convene to identify climate solutions, act on clean economy opportunities and seek inspiration from environmental trailblazers like David Wallace-Wells, whose keynote promises to shake up the status quo, drastically shift perspectives and spark the urgency required to make radical change. -
Radical Change Requires Radical Action: Inside the C40 World Mayors Summit
Political and business leaders from around the world convened in Copenhagen this past October for the C40 World Mayors Summit, where urgency and excitement fueled heated discussions about the need to take immediate and drastic action to win the battle against climate change. -
Board Governance Changes at Vancouver Economic Commission
Vancouver City Council has appointed City of Vancouver senior staff to serve as the board for Vancouver Economic Commission. -
New Tool Helps Business Leverage Multibillion-Dollar Green Buildings Opportunity
On November 12, OPEN Technologies launched Shift, a new tool developed in partnership with the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) that will help building industry participants, capital providers, and policy makers to... -
VEC Partners with Sustainable Production Forum 2019
VEC's Meg O'Shea hosted two workshops at the 4th annual Sustainable Production Forum. She was joined by government and industry experts to discuss the future of fleet transportation and the critical path to zero emission vehicles in the film industry. -
Greater Seattle Partners joins Vancouver Economic Commission in Cascadia Economic Development Agreement
Greater Seattle Partners and the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) have announced a new cooperation agreement to promote the economy throughout the Cascadia Innovation Corridor. Leaders from both economic development organizations formalized the agreement today at a signing ceremony. The Corridor runs from Vancouver, British Columbia to Portland, Oregon and includes all of western Washington.