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Vancouver Animation School establishes degree pathway with Emily Carr University of Art + Design
The Vancouver Animation School (VANAS) has announced a new degree pathway with Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECUAD). Students at VANAS taking any of the three diploma programs will receive credits to be transferred to ECUAD bachelor's degrees. -
ClimatePledgeYVR Tops 100 Supporters in Less Than Two Weeks, as Mayor and VEC take City’s Green Agenda on the Road
Mayor and VEC staff visit key American Cities to Showcase Vancouver as the Top Choice for Fast Growing, New Economy Businesses Looking to Attract Today’s Talent -
Mayor Robertson Launches Vancouver Climate Pledge at Climate Week NYC
Ten Prominent Vancouver Businesses Sign On, Challenge Others to Take Action September... -
Consider Canada City Alliance Wins Award for Excellence in Marketing Canada
OTTAWA, ON, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 – The Consider Canada City Alliance (CCCA) was honoured with an Award of Excellence for outstanding contribution to the Marketing of Canada and Inward Foreign Direct Investment at the... -
The Vancouver Economic Commission Launches First Ever Startup City
VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - September 08, 2015) - The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) today announced it will launch Startup City, a week-long celebration of Vancouver's startup community. -
Annecy Animation Festival To Showcase Vancouver
Vancouver’s top animation studios will soon be showcased on the international stage, thanks to the Vancouver Focus at the Annecy International Animation Festival and its Market (Mifa) this June 15 to 20 in Annecy, France. -
Win a Free Trip to Vancouver – contest closes April 29th
Vancouver’s tech industry is booming and our tech and digital media companies need your help. There are over 3,500 tech and digital entertainment and interactive jobs opening up over the next six months and the... -
The VEC Releases Research Report on Green & Local Food Jobs in Vancouver
The Vancouver Economic Commission has released a research report on the growth of Vancouver’s Green and Local Food Jobs in the City from 2010 to 2013. The VEC is excited, as this report is... -
The Vancouver Economic Commission announces new CEO
The Board of the Vancouver Economic Commission, the City’s economic development agency, announced today that Ian McKay will serve as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ian McKay is a seasoned senior executive with significant leadership... -
Vancouver Economic Commission Showcases Metro West Multi-City Business Licensing Pilot Program
Details of a much-anticipated two-year pilot program to test the viability of streamlining business licensing across multiple municipalities was shared by the Vancouver Economic Commission and the City’s permitting department at Vancouver City Council...