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    • 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.
    • News
    • Monday, May 31st, 2021
    • Green Economy

    PACE Financing: How an Innovative Tool could help fund resilience in Vancouver

    This technical paper reviews best practices of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) programs throughout the US and how they are being leveraged to address resilience challenges in the built environment.
    • News
    • Monday, May 31st, 2021
    • Green Economy

    Request for Proposals: Heat Pump Attraction Strategy

    The VEC is seeking a multi-disciplinary consulting team to undertake research, consultation, and strategy development to create a process for attracting more high-performance heat pump manufacturers to do business in British Columbia.
    • VEC's Take
    • Monday, May 31st, 2021
    • Resilience

    Gaining Momentum: 24 People of Asian Descent To Watch

    As May draws to a close, so too does Asian Heritage Month, which celebrates and recognizes the vibrant social, economic, cultural, political, research and other innumerable community contributions by people of East, South, Southeast, Central and Western Asian descent.
    • News
    • Thursday, May 27th, 2021
    • Green Economy

    The Competitive Edge of Zero Emissions and Efficient Buildings

    Climate policy – specifically policies focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) in buildings – are driving some of the largest changes in the construction industry today. Speakers from Bold Construction and Ledcor join City of Vancouver and BC Building Standards and Safety Branch representatives to discuss major regulatory moves coming from local governments in Metro Vancouver in the next few years, while industry leaders will discuss successes and lessons learned in developing high-performance buildings.
    • News
    • Friday, May 21st, 2021
    • Technology

    VEC’s Picks: 7 Events to Check out at Vancouver Startup Week 2021

    VSW's 90+ excellent conference and community events kick off today. We’ve taken the opportunity of highlighting a handful of sessions that could provide a well-rounded experience of what the coming week offers across key pillars for building and thriving in our innovation economy.
    • News
    • Thursday, May 13th, 2021
    • Green Economy, Other Sectors

    Webinar Series – The Competitive Edge: Growing Your Business in the Future of Construction

    Presented by the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC), Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA), and the Zero Emissions Building Exchange (ZEBx), this series guides attendees through best practices, new building policies and business growth opportunities to help construction businesses hone and maintain their competitive edges in a transforming industry.
    • News
    • Wednesday, May 12th, 2021
    • Other Sectors

    What We’re Reading: The Fate of Small Business in Metro Vancouver

    In this edition of What We're Reading, we examine three recent research reports that provide a clear picture of current and ongoing issues, and potential solutions, to the difficulties facing small business in Metro Vancouver
    • News
    • Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
    • Green Economy, Resilience

    VEC’s Bryan Buggey named among 26 Canadian Climate Champions in lead up to COP26

    Yesterday, the British High Commission and Canada Climate Law Initiative recognized VEC Director Bryan Buggey as one of 26 Canadian Climate Champions working towards building a net-zero future.
    • News
    • Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
    • Green Economy, Other Sectors

    Competitiveness in Complex Times – How Can Vancouver’s Construction Industry Stay Strong and Innovative?

    In recent years, Vancouver construction businesses have shown incredible leadership and innovation, particularly as we move towards net-zero emissions and the more widespread use of mass timber, but threats and challenges – such as an ageing workforce – remain.
    • News
    • Thursday, Apr 29th, 2021
    • Digital Entertainment & Interactive

    New Netflix Canada corporate office a massive win for Canadian production

    Only eight months ago, Netflix took a long-term lease on a studio facility in the Vancouver region – its second dedicated studio space in BC – significantly increasing its investment into the province. Netflix also continues to demonstrate its support of BC-owned IP through its multi-year anchor sponsorship of the Pacific Screenwriting Program.
    • News
    • Thursday, Apr 22nd, 2021
    • Green Economy, Resilience

    Earth Day Reflections: Why We Need Cities to Protect our Planet

    While the task of reversing climate change seems monumental, change is already happening at the city level.
    • News
    • Wednesday, Apr 14th, 2021
    • Green Economy

    Request for Proposals: Circular Economic Study

    The VEC in partnership with City of Vancouver is seeking a multi-disciplinary consulting team to conduct a circular economic study of the food sector in the greater Vancouver region.
    • News
    • Monday, Apr 12th, 2021
    • Technology

    Advanced Air Mobility

    The next frontier in aviation, advanced air mobility (AAM) facilitates the development of airspace above cities and exurban areas. Learn more about this emerging sector.
    • News
    • Wednesday, Apr 7th, 2021
    • Technology

    Project Greenlight Seeks Proposals to Accelerate the Transition to a Clean Economy

    Vancouver Economic Commission has debuted Project Greenlight, a membership-based platform that connects public and private enterprises (members) with local and global innovators.
    • Media Release
    • Wednesday, Mar 31st, 2021

    Project Greenlight Seeks Innovative Proposals to Accelerate the Transition to a Clean Economy

    By unlocking new opportunities for innovation, Project Greenlight aims to amplify Metro Vancouver’s startup ecosystem and accelerate smart and sustainable transformation across the region.
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