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    • VEC's Take
    • Tuesday, Jun 21st, 2022
    • Resilience

    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?
    • VEC's Take
    • Thursday, Jun 16th, 2022
    • Other Sectors

    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,...
    • Media Release
    • Monday, Jun 6th, 2022

    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.
    • News
    • Thursday, May 19th, 2022
    • Green Economy

    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.
    • VEC's Take
    • Monday, May 16th, 2022
    • Resilience

    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.
    • VEC's Take
    • Monday, May 16th, 2022
    • Digital Entertainment & Interactive

    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.
    • News
    • Monday, Apr 25th, 2022

    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...
    • VEC's Take
    • Tuesday, Apr 19th, 2022
    • Green Economy

    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.
    • News
    • Wednesday, Apr 13th, 2022
    • Green Economy

    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!
    • News
    • Monday, Apr 11th, 2022
    • Green Economy

    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.
    • Media Release
    • Thursday, Mar 31st, 2022
    • Green Economy, Resilience

    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.
    • Media Release
    • Thursday, Mar 31st, 2022
    • Green Economy

    First International Carbon Handprint Award competition launched at the GLOBE Forum in Vancouver

    The Vancouver Economic Commission and the Climate Leadership Coalition launched the world’s first International Carbon Handprint Award. The competition is for any company or organization that manufactures a product or sells a service that helps its customers reduce their environmental footprint.
    • News
    • Tuesday, Mar 22nd, 2022
    • Green Economy

    See You at GLOBE Forum 2022: Vancouver Economic Commission Event Roundup

    We’re excited to attend this year’s GLOBE Forum 2022 (March 29-31) and meet with the sustainability and climate community for the first time since before the pandemic. Plus, we’re excited to meet with you, too, so read this post for an exclusive VEC promo code for 10% of your Globe 2022 ticket!
    • News
    • Monday, Mar 21st, 2022
    • Resilience

    [Closed] Job Opportunity: Manager, Economic Transformation (Inclusive Workforce Development)

    As a member of the Economic Transformation team, this exciting new role will focus on activities that build justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in the local business communities. Apply by April 10, 2022 to be considered.
    • VEC's Take
    • Sunday, Mar 20th, 2022
    • Resilience

    21st Century Economics: Measuring Happiness

    Dwindling faith in GDP metrics has renewed interest in assessing a population’s wellbeing by exploring new subjective metrics, incl. measuring happiness.
    • News
    • Wednesday, Mar 9th, 2022
    • Green Economy, Digital Entertainment & Interactive

    Pitch Perfect: 5 BC climate technology startups to watch in 2022

    As we count down to the final pitch night on April 5, here’s a look at the five startups whose game-changing innovations present sustainable, cost-effective and proven ways for consumers, businesses and communities to reduce their environmental footprint.
    • News
    • Monday, Mar 7th, 2022
    • Green Economy

    Job Opportunity: Economic Transformation Analyst (Green Buildings) [Closed]

    Join our team! VEC is looking for to support an Economic Transformation Analyst (Green Buildings) to help support initiatives in real estate and construction industries. All interested applicants must apply before March 20, 2022.
    • VEC's Take
    • Monday, Feb 28th, 2022
    • Resilience

    Envision the Future: Celebrate 23 Black Leaders in Vancouver

    In the spirit of centring Black contributions to our community, and the important role they play in building a future that is sustainable, equitable and powerful, we’ve compiled a diverse – but by-no-means-comprehensive – list of Black leaders in Vancouver whose work is too important not to commemorate. Uplift your feed by following these 23 Black leaders in Vancouver championing a just, resilient and more sustainable future.
    • News
    • Monday, Feb 14th, 2022
    • Technology, Green Economy

    6 Angel Investors helping to accelerate Climate Solutions in Vancouver

    The Angels for Climate Solutions program has welcomed a cohort of 21 new and seasoned angel investors. The education and training program aims to catalyze early-stage capital to progress promising climate technology startups. Six of the angel investors undergoing the program have offered to share their various journeys to this point.
    • News
    • Wednesday, Jan 26th, 2022

    [Closed] Job Opportunity: Digital Marketing & Design Assistant (Contract)

    The Digital Marketing & Design Assistant is responsible for assisting in the development of digital communications material in all forms of media, in line with the VEC brand and style guide. This is a 6-month contract position.
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