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Report: an Update on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Please check out this report by the House of Commons on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. It’s the result of testimony by the Vancouver Economic Commission’s Tech and Talent experts, reflecting the... -
TEMPORARY HIRE: Data Entry Coordinator
Are you a data guru with a drive to produce the most accurate data possible? Do you put others to shame with your level of attention to detail? Are you a hard-worker that delights in a fun, interactive workplace? If so, then you ... -
Tech wages in Vancouver record highest increase in 25 years
It's very much worth re-posting the press release from our friends at HR Tech Group. The headline news is that tech salaries in BC (and for that you can read Vancouver as 97% of... -
VEC and Top Technology Companies Court Canadian Professionals Abroad
Vancouver technology businesses accompanied the City’s economic development agency down to Seattle to woo back high-demand professionals in technology sector, introduce new digital job-seeking tool. -
Announcing the Vancouver Tech Showcase Startups
If you are looking for the September 2017 instalment of the Vancouver Tech Showcase, click here! The Vancouver Tech Showcase - October 3 As... -
BuildDirect Places Power of Renewable Energy in Customer Hands
In the summer of 2015, Canada committed to the G7’s plan to end the global economy's use of fossil fuels by 2100. We have already seen the evidence of reduced fossil fuel reliance; there... -
Capital Investment: Vancouver’s Record-High Performance
Here at the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC), we know our work can sometimes seem a little obscure. “What exactly do you do?” is a question we get asked often asked by those new to... -
Green-lit: Pilot production highs illuminate Vancouver’s prospering TV & Film Industry
A recent report from FilmL.A. reveals that Vancouver witnessed a 67 per cent increase in pilot episode production. According to the study, 25 pilots were filmed in Vancouver from 2015-2016—up from 16 pilots in... -
Government promoting investment in our communities
The Government of Canada is helping communities from across the country attract job-creating investment so they can continue to grow and prosper. On behalf of the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade... -
The Province and B.C.’s technology industry join forces to meet labour needs
For Immediate Release 2016JTST0104-001265 July 12, 2016 VICTORIA ʹThe B.C. government announced today nearly $600,000 towards a partnership with key technology industry partners to study the labour market needs in the tech sector. Led by the BC Technology... -
VEC & Partners Unveil Troubleshooter’s Guide to Collaborating on Renewable Energy Solutions
June 30, 2016 (Vancouver, B.C.) – The manual for troubleshooting energy challenges has arrived; Vancouver businesses motivated by the City’s vision for a 100 per cent renewable future will benefit from solutions outlined in the Renewable Energy Challenge Outcomes Report. A case study in collaborative brainstorming, the report underscores the drive in... -
Debunking the Myth that Trade Missions Add Little Economic Value
As VEC’s Sector Development Manager for the cleantech industry, my role involves connecting companies to growth-related opportunities in both local and international markets. I have helped organize outbound missions since 2010, predominantly to top-tier cities in China. China remains a high-risk, high potential market, which is why VEC is actively bridging connections and mitigating risks to companies planning on entering the market. -
From Window Horses to Power Couples: An Update from Annecy 2016
Midway through the world’s largest annual celebration of animated film, Tania Parisella (Director, Marketing & Research) shared a few thoughts from Annecy, France. -
New Years Resolutions: Putting Cities at the Centre of Sustainable Development Post COP21
First appearing on BlogActiv EU, former CEO Ian McKay outlines four steps that cities can take to meaningfully contribute to global sustainability goals without sacrificing economic growth. -
Vancouver Economic Commission and City’s Top Studios Storm Annecy, Targeting Awards, Talent and Investment
Vancouver film vies for top honours in competition as City brings taste of world-class animation ecosystem to France -
The Difference of a Helping Hand – How a Business Can Be a Force for Good
In the early 2000’s, Brad Mills, CEO of Mills Office Productivity, was inspired to change the way people and businesses perceived individuals with employment barriers. He believed that people would want to create a better future for themselves if given the opportunity. -
PART 2 – The history of Vancouver’s DE&I industry: From Economic Crash to Solid Ground
Vancouver didn't become one of the world's leading cities for Digital Entertainment & Interactive overnight - it's a result of over 30 years of innovation, hard work, and... -
The rise of impact businesses: Vancouver leads rapid growth of social venture sector in B.C.
The Vancouver Economic Commission and Spring Activator present Startup City: Impact on June 6 - 10 to further accelerate growth of Vancouver’s impact businesses Vancouver, B.C. (May... -
From banking to coding: why I started an ‘impact’ business
When I think about impact, I think about changing bad habits. I think about showing people a better, smarter way of doing things. In my hands was an algorithm that could save delivery businesses up to 37% in mileage and fuel consumption. -
VEC speaks before Parliament about talent in Vancouver
Hear VEC’s Tech sector expert Sean Elbe and Kathy Gibson, Senior Advisor tell Parliament about the talent challenges and opportunities facing Vancouver businesses as the city grows – and is predicted to continue growing for the next five years – at the fastest rate in the country.