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Vancouver Economic Commission
https://www.vancouvereconomic.com/Last activity: 21.09.2022
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The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is an agency of the City of Vancouver located in British Columbia, Canada. The VEC works to strengthen the city’s economic future by supporting existing businesses, attracting foreign investment and promoting international trade. The VEC strives to position Vancouver as a globally recognised city for innovative, creative and sustainable businesses.
It works closely with local business stakeholders and relevant departments of all levels of government and engages with peer organizations in the region and broad-based and sector-specific industry associations. It also collaborates with post-secondary institutions, legal, real estate and business services professionals, and others whose work affects economic development of the region. In short, the VEC connects local and international businesses to the right people.
It works closely with local business stakeholders and relevant departments of all levels of government and engages with peer organizations in the region and broad-based and sector-specific industry associations. It also collaborates with post-secondary institutions, legal, real estate and business services professionals, and others whose work affects economic development of the region. In short, the VEC connects local and international businesses to the right people.
Overview
Location
Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver
Employees
11-50
Total raised
$15.1M
Founded date
1996
Funding Rounds 2
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| Jan 6, 2016 | Funding round | $15M |
Mentions in press and media 37
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| Jan 29, 2023 | 🏙️ AI is coming for your job | What were you doing on Wednesday night? More than 150 of you were with us for our sold-out #vtjtalks event on ChatGPT, robotics, and how AI will change everything. And boy was it the hot ticket. Unsurprisingly, GPT was the centre of debate.... |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Is Vancouver ready for a million more people? | Presently, Metro Vancouver is home to roughly 2.8 million people — a population projected to grow to over four million by 2050. Last Tuesday at the Vancouver Club, CityAge hosted city planners and private sector leaders to explore if the ci... |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Vancouver is building the next generation of climatetech leaders | Photo: Jeffrey Eisen/Unsplash It’s a tough time to raise money as an entrepreneur, unless you’re in climatetech. And if you’re a budding investor looking to invest in a better planet, climatetech is a great place to start. While world leade... |
| Oct 30, 2022 | What do Science World, Microsoft's president, and satellites have in common? | Before I started writing about tech, I worked as a music journalist. And believe me, following a band around the country is as awesome as you think. Multiple dates, new friends, old buddies, the vibe of hanging out with people who are into ... |
| Oct 23, 2022 | Sim, sleeves, and food service | Years ago, as an Innovate BC co-op student, I witnessed William hatch the idea for what would become Vancouver Tech Journal. I definitely thought he was onto something, but I had no way of knowing that it would become my future home and the... |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Feeling social? | We hope you’re joining us tonight for our SaaS-focused #vtjtalks event. But, if you’re not, good news: the next one is right around the corner. On September 29, you’ll hear from The New York Times’ tech reporter Tripp Mickle. Grab your tick... |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Schneider Electric and SSAB receive world’s first International Carbon Handprint Awards in New York | Schneider Electric and SSAB receive world’s first International Carbon Handprint Awards in New York Wed, Sep 21, 2022 10:00 CET Report this content Global digital automation and energy management company Schneider Electric and Nordic steel ... |
| May 23, 2022 | 📈 From $500 to 60 employees and $10 million in annual revenue | Good morning and Happy #May24. Let’s hope the weekend’s sun stays with us a bit longer because there is a lot happening over the next few days. Here’s a sample from our new events calendar: Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 24: Vancouver Tech Morning ... |
| May 1, 2022 | The newest member of the three comma club | Good morning! It’s William. I’m back from Mexico. And after drinking ~70 margaritas, I’m reading for some … coffee. Will you join me for some this Tuesday? If you’re new to this, here’s a tip: Every Tuesday, the Vancouver tech community mee... |
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FAQ about Vancouver Economic Commission
When was Vancouver Economic Commission founded?
Vancouver Economic Commission was founded in 1996.
How much funding has Vancouver Economic Commission raised?
Vancouver Economic Commission has raised $15.1M in total across 2 funding rounds.
What funding rounds has Vancouver Economic Commission raised?
Parsers VC lists 2 funding rounds of Vancouver Economic Commission, among them a funding round of $15M on Jan 6, 2016.
What has the press written about Vancouver Economic Commission?
Parsers VC has collected 37 articles mentioning Vancouver Economic Commission, among them “🏙️ AI is coming for your job” (Jan 29, 2023) and “Is Vancouver ready for a million more people?” (Nov 29, 2022).
Is Vancouver Economic Commission still active?
Yes, Vancouver Economic Commission is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 21, 2022.