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Traditional Economics Explained: Minimum (and Living) Wage
The minimum wage is the lowest wage rate that an employer is legally allowed to pay its employees. Here's a primer on its origins, history and why it may be no longer enough in the 21st century. -
VEC & B2E release BC Heat Pump Technologies Attraction Strategy
Electrifying our heating and cooling is a key step towards addressing the carbon footprint in our built environment – and heat pumps are the most efficient technology for electrification. -
Tech Employers, We Need Your Input to Design Soft Skills Bootcamps for Newcomer Workers
We invite technology employers to provide feedback to a survey that will help shape a series of tech industry “soft skills” bootcamps for newcomers to Canada. -
Vancouver ecosystem doubles down on B.C. climate technology startups
The Vancouver Economic Commission announces the return of the popular Angels for Climate Solutions, a program aiming to increase the flow of capital investment into B.C.-based, early-stage climate technology startups. -
Vancouver Economic Commission Moves Beyond GDP with New Economic Framework
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is pleased to present “A Beyond GDP Framework for Vancouver,” a groundbreaking new perspective that promotes a more comprehensive view of economic success. -
Job Opportunity: Senior Manager, Indigenous Economic Prosperity (CLOSED)
Are you a subject matter expert with lived experience as First Nations, Inuit or Métis persons looking for an opportunity to advance VEC’s relationship with Indigenous peoples and contribute to broader economic reconciliation? -
B.C. film roars back with record-shattering $4.8 billion spend in 2021
This is $1.4 billion more – a 40 per cent year-over-year increase – from the $3.4 billion spent in 2020, and a result of pent-up demand. Find the latest research inside. -
21st Century Economics: What is economic development?
Economic development as a field is interdisciplinary, collaborative, and – especially of late – questioning. Economic developers today may deal much with economic transformation as economic growth. -
Job Opportunity: Analyst, Economic Transformation
The Analyst, Economic Transformation will support the delivery of the Digital Innovation and Leadership program (DIaL). DIaL seeks to enable a just transition towards a digital economy for all in Vancouver. Apply by September 9, 2022. -
Indigenous Peoples Day: 22 Leaders, Knowledge-Keepers and Trailblazers to Watch
This National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour and celebrate 22 of the Indigenous leaders in the community who work daily to increase the visibility and inclusion of Indigenous individuals and businesses. Which of these leaders are you already familiar with? -
Sewing Opportunity: Accelerating Vancouver’s Performance Gear, Apparel and Fashion industry
Jobs and Careers in Vancouver’s Fashion and Apparel Industry As with other manufacturing sectors, the performance apparel industry creates career opportunities in research, development and design, materials engineering, assembly, distribution, points of sale, repair,... -
VEC launches Zero Emissions Economic Transition Action Plan
VEC releases the Zero Emissions Economic Transition Action Plan, an economic-development-led initiative to support businesses and workers in the transition to a zero-emissions market context. -
Job Opportunity: Manager, Economic Transformation (Circular Economy) [Closed]
The Manager, Economic Transformation (Circular Economy) is responsible for advising, leading and overseeing select strategic programs, initiatives, events and engagement to accelerate the circular economy in Vancouver. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2022. -
Measuring Wellbeing with World Happiness Report Author John Helliwell
If people aren’t happy, can we really say our economy is a good one? In this new video, World Happiness Report author John Helliwell discusses measuring happiness and how to shape a happier economy. -
An Update on Film in Vancouver: Geoff Teoli, Acting Vancouver Film Commissioner
In the leadup to Creative Industries Week, we sat down with Geoff Teoli, Acting Vancouver Film Commissioner, for an update on Vancouver’s film scene, including areas of the city that are attracting filmmakers and how the industry has evolved into an advocate for community-building and sustainability. -
An Interview with Circular Rubber Technologies CEO Maartje van der Sande
Each year, 20 million tonnes of virgin rubber is used to make new tires, generating a significant amount of carbon emissions Enter Circular Rubber Technologies (CRT), which rescues rubber from industrial tires headed for... -
The Case for Circular Fashion and Apparel in Vancouver
Does the apparel industry needs a redesign? An overview of the successes and trends in Vancouver’s circular fashion and apparel industry textiles. -
The Growing Market for Circular Economy Solutions
If you’re an innovator, there’s a huge potential market for circular solutions providers and designers. Arc’teryx, Metro Vancouver Regional District, MEC, Save-on-Foods & Canadian Tire want to hear how you would solve their circular economy challenges! -
City of Vancouver Teams Up with RecycleSmart for Data Insights on Public Garbage and Recycling Collection
Under Project Greenlight and n support of its Zero Waste 2040 goal, the City of Vancouver has partnered with RecycleSmart on a new pilot project that will help to bring a deeper understanding of local waste patterns and opportunities for increased diversion. -
Circular Food Innovation Lab launches to help businesses cut food waste and costs
As food prices rise, many Vancouverites are feeling the effect on their budgets. Impacts on our local food industries from extreme weather events and supply chain interruptions are highlighting the importance of eliminating avoidable food waste across Vancouver. Through the VEC's Economic Transformation Lab, and in partnership with Emily Carr University of Art and Design and Mitacs, the City has created the Circular Food Innovation Lab to test solutions to this problem.