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    • Media Release
    • Friday, Nov 5th, 2021

    Meet the new Vancouver Economic Development Advisory Board

    The Vancouver Economic Development Advisory Board is comprised of 10 members with expertise in the just transition, economic reconciliation, built environment, market transformation, political science, artificial intelligence, Vancouver’s startup and innovation ecosystem, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, the creative economy, the circular economy, and talent attraction and retention.
    • News
    • Thursday, Nov 4th, 2021
    • Green Economy, Resilience

    Is the Green Economy Good for Business? Reflecting on the Greenest City Action Plan

    By embedding sustainability metrics and climate action within our business ecosystem, our urban economy has become increasingly competitive and resilient. The number of green jobs in Vancouver grew by almost 90 percent over the past 10 years, and the number of businesses greening their operations quadrupled. The takeaway: going green has been good for business, innovation and the economy.
    • News
    • Friday, Oct 29th, 2021
    • Green Economy, Resilience, Other Sectors

    The $10B+ Opportunity: BC’s Emerging Retrofit Economy

    Buildings are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the city of Vancouver, and one of the largest in the region. Retrofitting them is a clear economic, climate, and health priority. The general direction is clear: levels of carbon pollution must go down in an orderly way towards 2050, beginning with our largest commercial buildings in the region, and equipment and envelope efficiency must rise.
    • Media Release
    • Wednesday, Oct 6th, 2021
    • Digital Entertainment & Interactive

    BC Film, TV, Post-Production & Animation spent $3.4 billion in 2020 despite COVID-19 production pauses

    According to the Vancouver Economic Commission’s (VEC) annual film spend research, the local film, television, visual effects (VFX) and animation industries generated an impressive $3.4 billion in direct spending for the provincial economy despite months of filming delays caused by COVID-19.
    • Media Release
    • Wednesday, Sep 29th, 2021
    • Digital Entertainment & Interactive

    Geoff Teoli takes on Acting Film Commissioner role for Vancouver

    Film and television industry veteran Geoff Teoli will take on the role of Acting Film Commissioner for Vancouver for the near term. Teoli brings more than two decades of frontline dealings in locations, workplace safety and permitting in and around Vancouver to the position, which leads business expansion and high-impact investment attraction initiatives on the city’s behalf.
    • Media Release
    • Thursday, Sep 23rd, 2021
    • Technology, Green Economy

    Vancouver Ecosystem launches Angels for Climate Solutions Program

    The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC), Innovate BC, Spring Activator, Volition and Foresight Canada are proud to launch Angels for Climate Solutions, a program aiming to increase the flow of capital investment into B.C.-based, early-stage climate technology startups.
    • VEC's Take
    • Wednesday, Sep 22nd, 2021

    The Road to COP26: Why this Year’s Global Conference on Climate Change is the Most Critical Ever

    We’ll never forget the summer of ‘21. Kicked off by a heat dome in late June and followed by devastating forest fires and record-setting temperatures, summer threw crippling curveballs into the tourism...
    • News
    • Wednesday, Sep 15th, 2021
    • Green Economy, Resilience

    A Guide to a Just Circular Economy of Food in Vancouver

    In a just circular economy of food, there is no wasted food, and every person has access to healthy, nutritious meals. It's a daunting but achievable vision -- with the right action plan. Stay tuned for the upcoming publication “A Right to Food Framework for Tackling Food Waste and Achieving a Just Circular Economy.”
    • Media Release
    • Wednesday, Sep 15th, 2021

    Eleena Marley assumes position of Chief Executive Officer of Vancouver Economic Commission

    Experienced business strategist and professional services advisor Eleena Marley will continue to helm the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) as Chief Executive officer for the foreseeable future, leading the team and setting the organization’s corporate, strategic and aspirational goals.
    • VEC's Take
    • Thursday, Aug 19th, 2021
    • Resilience

    $10aDay: Affordable Childcare is Coming to BC

    After decades of advocacy, the provincial and federal governments have announced an investment of $3.2 billion over five years in quality, universal and affordable childcare.
    • VEC's Take
    • Monday, Aug 9th, 2021

    Your Guide to Esports in Vancouver (and Beyond)

    First, a definition: esports is competitive video gaming.   But there’s a lot more to it than casually playing some Fortnite. It’s an explosive billion-dollar industry – and if we’re going to...
    • News
    • Monday, Jul 26th, 2021
    • Green Economy

    Another Entrant for Financing Decarbonized Buildings: Sustainable Mortgage-backed Securities

    Retrofits are all the rage these days. From talk of climate action-oriented COVID-19 recovery strategies, to the recognition that many of our older buildings are ill-adapted to current conditions, the problem of retrofits occupies the minds of many a business leader and policymaker.
    • VEC's Take
    • Tuesday, Jul 20th, 2021
    • Resilience

    What We’re Reading: 6 Books We’re Taking to the Beach this Summer

    We’re taking these six economic-inspired books on our summer travels… and you should, too. After all, the economy is central to our lives, and inextricably connected to hot-button issues like climate change and reconciliation. Don’t you think it’s time to learn what it’s all about?
    • News
    • Monday, Jul 19th, 2021
    • Digital Entertainment & Interactive

    Vancouver Film Commissioner assumes new Vice President role at Martini Film Studios

    A natural evolution of his work of nearly five years as Vancouver’s first film commissioner, David Shepheard’s new role will see him continue to facilitate investment into the region while overseeing state-of-the-art infrastructure and enabling the development of Canadian content and IP.
    • News
    • Thursday, Jun 24th, 2021
    • Green Economy

    Vancouver’s Future of Prefab, Modular, Mass-timber Buildings

    Canadians love wood – and that’s especially true for those here in Vancouver. Mass timber, arguably the darling of government and many designers these days, is often thought of as a single material or product. However, this overlooks the larger world of prefabricated and modular approaches proliferating across the construction industry...
    • VEC's Take
    • Wednesday, Jun 23rd, 2021
    • Technology

    Five actions essential to supercharge BC’s life sciences industry

    Despite recent successes and rising global attention to Vancouver and British Columbia’s life sciences sector, there are numerous outstanding opportunities to ensure the continued growth of this sector.
    • VEC's Take
    • Monday, Jun 21st, 2021
    • Resilience

    Indigenous Peoples Day: A Spotlight on Economic Reconciliation

    However heartfelt and sincere, land acknowledgements become rote – even lip service – unless backed by meaningful and effective action to redress past and ongoing harms perpetuated against Indigenous peoples both locally and across the country. Here are some organizations leading the way on economic reconciliation.
    • News
    • Tuesday, Jun 8th, 2021
    • Green Economy

    Local Initiatives to Turn the Tide this World Oceans Day

    More than half of Earth’s oxygen is produced in the ocean; carbon dioxide is absorbed here as well, wherever air meets water. Three billion people rely on the ocean for their livelihoods, with ocean-based industries like tourism and fisheries key sources of income. Meet a few BC-based companies working to restore and steward the health of our planet's lifeblood.
    • News
    • Monday, Jun 7th, 2021
    • Green Economy, Technology, Resilience

    Unlocking the Other 50% Through Innovation Challenges

    In this guest article written by Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight, talks about why it’s time to move beyond “business as usual” to address urgent climate challenges. Instead, Jeanette argues the best ways to accelerate innovation is through challenge programs that match needs with solutions.
    • News
    • Monday, Jun 7th, 2021
    • Green Economy, Technology

    Co-founder of Volterra Technologies Shares Why He’s Participating in Project Greenlight

    We caught up with Ian McAvoy, co-founder and CEO, to learn what attracted Volterra Technologies to Project Greenlight.
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