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BSides Vancouver: Learning about information security
The independent, community-run BSides conference complements CanSecWest, allowing a broad range of Vancouver businesses access to the knowledge and technology they need to keep their systems safe and customer base growing. -
From Law Firm to Startup: An Interview with Byron Thom
Engineer turned lawyer Byron Thom was working at a big Toronto law firm when an entrepreneur from Vancouver called. Word had gotten out about Byron’s experience in technology and law, and friends and referrals were regularly calling about new and growing ventures. -
VEC wraps up whirlwind trade mission to Korea
In February 2015, the VEC joined the Minister of International Trade for a trade mission to Korea. -
Canada’s major cities deploy a unique collaborative approach to attract new investments to Canada
The member cities of the Consider Canada City Alliance (CCCA) gathered in Ottawa on February 3-4 to build on common investment attraction objectives in planning their 2015 activities. -
Cracking Code: Learning HTML and CSS at Canada’s largest learn-to-code event
"I'll give either of you five dollars if you know what HTML means," our CEO said to a colleague and I, as we sat in his office. It was the day before the HTML500 learn-to-code event, and he was demonstrating how little people knew about coding. -
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...