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GLOBE Welcomes the World to The Greenest City on Earth
Guest Blog Post on GLOBE 2016 for Vancouver Economic Commission Nancy Wright, GLOBE Series Three decades ago, Vancouver put out the welcome mat for the world—and the global village dropped by to see what... -
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 hosts Minister Morneau during #PBC16 Tour
Co-organized by the Vancouver Economic Commission, participants, which included prominent members of the business community in Tech, Digital Entertainment and the Green economy, urged the Minister to be bold and not hold back as our economy needs to grow. In the end, Minister Morneau pronounced the Vancouver #PBC16 the “most optimistic” of his tour. -
GDDP one of the first successful programs to facilitate commercializing new technologies while driving towards Greenest City Action Plan Goals
The City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) announced today a collaborative new program for local entrepreneurs and startups. The Green and Digital Demonstration Program (GDDP), which allows innovators to test their products... -
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. -
Vancouver seeks companies to pilot and prove out new innovations on City assets at no cost, in real time
Green Digital and Demonstration Program one of the first successful programs to facilitate commercializing new technologies while driving towards Greenest City Action Plan Goals -
World Leading Summit for Sustainable Business Builds on Success of COP21
Historic discussions just unfolded at the COP21 climate talks in Paris and now GLOBE 2016 organizers are preparing for an iconic conference that will harness the business innovation needed to reach COP21 targets. -
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. -
Commentary: Governments needs to support businesses in the fight against climate change
Business, and the innovation they provide, are key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions BY GREGOR ROBERTSON AND IAN MCKAY, SPECIAL TO THE VANCOUVER SUN -
Vancouver Opens Canada’s First Chinese Clean Tech Innovation Centre
China Canada Clean Tech Innovation Centre will provide local clean tech ventures with access to Chinese market and almost $15M venture capital funding within first year. -
Vancouver taking 100 per cent renewable leadership to Paris for COP21
The City of Vancouver will join world leaders on November 30 in Paris for the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21/CMP11). -
Startup Weekend Vancouver Brings Together Over 200 Startup Enthusiasts and Announces This Year’s Winning Team
Nearly 200 attendees gathered at Unbounce last night to witness the startup teams competing in Startup Weekend Vancouver’s 7th annual competition. -
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.