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Vancouver’s Yidai Media signs MOU with Ctrip
The VEC is pleased to announce that Yidai Media and Ctrip (China) signed an MOU at a signing ceremony in Vancouver on January 22, 2016. During the event, Yidai Media signed an MOU with Ctrip and Langley Flying School to work on online customized tours together. -
New 60,000 squareoot animation studio under construction in Vancouver
DHX Media Announces DHX Studios Halifax, NS, 29 January 2016 - DHX Media (“DHX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DHXM; TSX: DHX.A, DHX.B), a global leader in kids and family entertainment content, announces the rebranding of its... -
Vancouver’s Economy on an upswing
Vancouver's focus on the fastest growing sectors of the knowledge economy and one strategic region – Asia Pacific, continues to position the city as a globally recognised centre for innovative, creative and sustainable business. -
How the Vancouver Economic Commission is helping game developers to thrive
At Pocket Gamer Connects London 2016, Alysia Judge spoke to Vancouver Economic Commission's Digital Entertainment and Interactive manager Nancy Mott. -
VEC Celebrates Vancouver’s Past and Future in Mobile Games in London
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) wrapped up a successful trip to London for the Pocket Gamer Connects conference, attended by 1,500 developers, media, top-level investors, triple-A publishers and others from the entire mobile games ecosystem. -
VEC Showcases Vancouver Businesses at COP21
With 80 per cent of the world’s emissions attributed to cities and business leadership needed to reduce those emissions, the Vancouver Economic Commission accepted the invites for it to participate in COP21. -
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) Presents: “Data Driven Strategies To Grow The Green Economy”
You’re invited! As the economic development agency for the City of Vancouver, the VEC knows that there is a strong and clear business case for climate action. -
VEC leads Clean-Tech and Digital Entertainment Business Mission to China
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is proud to lead a delegation of top business leaders in the clean technology and digital entertainment sectors in China. The delegation, compromising of 10 companies, will visit Beijing,... -
Vancouver businesses join forces to push the boundaries of sustainability
The Vancouver Economic Commission recently joined more than 40 local businesses in the fashion and textiles, hotel and hospitality, and sustainability service sectors at Vancouver’s first Leverage Lab Camp to collectively tackle sustainability challenges. -
VEC takes to Copenhagen to share lessons on the Green Economy with world leaders
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is sharing lessons and ideas on building a Green Economy with leaders from around the world at the C40 Green Growth Network Workshop in Copenhagen this week. -
Now Hiring: Research & Engagement Strategist
Is your favorite hashtag #vancouverisawesome? Are you a research sleuth who likes to dig into the data and facts about what drives Vancouver’s economy? Does your creative mind enable you to see engaging stories and campaign opportunities from these insights? If you’re looking to tap into both your analytical and creative strengths, then consider applying to join the Vancouver Economic Commission as their expert in research and engagement strategies. -
Not Your Grandfather’s Warehouse District
The Vancouver Economic Commission joined a panel discussion this week at the Urban Land Institute’s annual Fall Meeting in San Francisco, where over 7,000 people joined for an open exchange of ideas, information,... -
Vancouver Startup City Highlights
After the amazing week we had at Startup City, we wanted to thank our many great partners, whom the programming was meant to showcase, and look back at some of the highlights before looking forward. -
VIFF industry Exchange kicks off new opportunities for DE&I sector
Vancouver has for decades been a hub of high quality, creative and innovative Digital Entertainment & Interactive content. -
Vancouver’s Climate Pledge and the Changing Economy
Our decision to launch the Vancouver Climate Pledge for businesses was an invitation for the city’s companies to join together with the city in acting on the growing impacts of climate change. -
Highfliers and the Biggest Canadian Startup Stories
The world is finally realising that Canada has some of the most exciting startup stories happening right now. And Vancouver is home to a disproportionate share of these. -
VEC submits response to BC Climate Leadership Plan
Today was the deadline for responses to the BC Government's Climate Leadership Plan. The VEC are pleased to provide its response to this vital initiative below, but to summarise, our key recommended strategies... -
Winning the Talent War in Vancouver
Landing and keeping the right talent is increasingly a critical determinant of businesses success around the world today. It's also increasingly difficult to do. Shifting global trends, which include technological and demographic changes, are... -
Vancouver is Now Startup City
As we gear up for the exciting events being featured by the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) and its world-class partners at Startup City, from Sept. 21-30, media are already asking about it. Below... -
Startup City Coming 2015
The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is bringing Startup City to The Imperial, September 21-24 as part of the Startup Week celebrations.