Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

Meet the finalists of our Business Growth – Operating 3+ Years Business Distinction Award!

Join us on Oct. 30, where we will learn more about the finalists and reveal and celebrate the winners: bit.ly/4lMa4ue

#GVBOT #BusinessDistinctionAwards #Growth #Vancouver

In our latest article, Dr. Paula Burns highlights how economic growth and education go hand in hand.

Read how @langaracollege.bsky.social is preparing students for a thriving future in B.C. as part of the Agenda for Economic Growth – The 3% Challenge: bit.ly/3IdoEMo

#BritishColumbia #GVBOT

When companies grow, so does our society.

Chapter 3 of Why Growth Matters explains how money flows through a business and why this flow benefits everyone.

Read the full chapter: bit.ly/44YhKSK

#AgendaForGrowth #GVBOT #BCEconomy #WhyGrowthMatters

Why does growth matter? Because when the economy runs well, everything else does too.

In Chapter 1 of our new series, we break down what the economy actually is, why it matters, and how the private sector fuels prosperity across B.C.: bit.ly/44gDsCG

#EconomicGrowth #GVBOT #WhyGrowthMatter

Our latest report outlines why fostering local production is essential to building a more resilient economy and what it will take to get there.

Read the full report: bit.ly/3STUsbk

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#IndustrialLands #bcpoli #cdnpoli #GVBOT #Vancouver #Report

Despite widespread agreement on the need to diversify trade and strengthen local production, B.C. still lacks a clear path forward.

Without a coordinated industrial strategy supported by available land and investment-ready policies, growth will continue to be pushed beyond our borders. (1/2)

Our report presents five key recommendations to support local production and attract investment.

B.C. has the potential. Now we need a plan to fully achieve it. (5/5)

#GVBOT #BCpoli #EconomicGrowth #Cdnpoli

Unlocking just 1% more industrial land in B.C. could create more than 126,000 jobs and add $12.2 billion to the provincial economy. (4/5)

#GVBOT #BCpoli #EconomicGrowth #Cdnpoli

From 2019 to 2023, over 5 million sq ft of industrial investment left Metro Vancouver for Calgary.

That’s nearly $500 million in lost GDP and thousands of jobs. (3/5)

#GVBOT #BCpoli #EconomicGrowth #Cdnpoli

B.C. has the potential to lead domestic production and global trade.

But with limited industrial land, outdated rules like the 50-50 regulation, and lengthy permitting timelines, investment is being diverted elsewhere. (2/5)

#GVBOT #BCpoli #EconomicGrowth #Cdnpoli

New report out: The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has released Building B.C.’s Economy: Fostering More Local Production.

📄 Read here: bit.ly/3ZuGu3n

🧵 A thread (1/5)

#GVBOT #BCpoli #EconomicGrowth #Cdnpoli

The @boardoftrade.bsky.social brings together leaders from business, government, & community to help shape a stronger Province. Thank you for inviting me to speak at the Public Leaders Conversation panel on how we’re building climate-ready infrastructure to support communities across B.C.

#EidMubarak to all observing Eid al-Adha!

May this time bring you peace, blessings, and joy as you reflect on faith and generosity.

If we want to protect jobs and lift our standard of living, we must create an environment where businesses can succeed.

We look forward to working with government to ensure that the outcomes of this review are measurable, transparent, and tied to growth.

3/3 #bcpoli

Last month, we launched our 'Simplify to Grow: Boosting Business in British Columbia' report, which outlined regulatory issues and structural barriers affecting business and offered three areas for urgent reform.

Read the report:
www.boardoftrade.com/news/report/...

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This is a step in the right direction to improve the confidence of investors and SMEs.

Canada's regulatory burden has grown 37%, reducing investment by 9% and real GDP by 1.7%.

We need to make it easier to invest, build, and grow in this province. 1/ #bcpoli

Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Stack’s rooftop!

Savour breathtaking views, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with fellow members in a relaxed, open-air setting.

Don’t miss out on this exclusive gathering: bit.ly/43MJf1b

#Networking #GVBOT

Join us for our annual #Reconciliation in Action: Annual Address with Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

Discover how #Indigenous and non-Indigenous business communities are collaborating to create meaningful, long-term partnerships and advance economic reconciliation.

bit.ly/3Yg9NGb

Which industries in B.C. are leading in Generative AI adoption?

As part of our Agenda for #EconomicGrowth, #GVBOT is advocating for targeted support to help all industries leverage #AI's transformative power.

bit.ly/4jhSyvZ

We’re teaming up with the North Vancouver Chamber for a dynamic evening of networking at Capilano University!

An evening of connection and collaboration, and an opportunity to tour Capilano University's expansive 8,000 sq ft film studio.

bit.ly/4m6X0QQ

#Capilano #Networking #Vancouver #GVBOT

In recognition of #MiningMonth, we’re taking a closer look at B.C.’s mining sector, one of the province’s most impactful economic engines.

With over $41 billion in potential near-term investment and a projected $984 billion in long-term economic activity, and more.

bit.ly/4kaZT1k

#MABC

68% of B.C. businesses haven't even considered using Generative AI to boost productivity and efficiency.

That’s why GVBOT is spotlighting this gap as part of our push for 3% annual GDP growth in B.C. through our Agenda for Economic Growth.

bit.ly/4jhSyvZ

#AI #EconomicGrowth #GVBOT #AIAdoption

GVBOT pushes B.C. government on AI strategy ahead of Web Summit Greater Vancouver Board of Trade sent slate of AI recommendations to B.C. Premier's office, other ministries

“Gov’t’s role is to create the environment for businesses to thrive.”

That’s the foundation of our push to grow B.C.’s AI sector. As @bridgitteanderson.bsky.social told BIV News: invest in skills, support adoption & help SMEs scale.

Read more: bit.ly/43GCHlP

#GVBOT #BCTech #BCPoli

To seize this opportunity, B.C. must:
✅ Encourage AI adoption across private and public sectors
✅ Develop a strong AI talent pipeline
✅ Leverage data for public good

This report is part of the Board of Trade’s Agenda for Economic Growth, which aims to raise the province’s real GDP growth. (3/3)

💡 Key insights:
- AI adoption could save workers up to 125 hours/year, leading to an 8% productivity gain
- Canada could see a $180B boost in productivity and $7B in new products and services from AI
- Yet 73% of Canadian SMEs haven’t even considered AI

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📢 New Report: Accelerating AI Adoption in B.C.

Our latest report explores how AI can boost productivity, drive innovation, and help close B.C.’s growth gap.

Read the full report: bit.ly/4jhSyvZ

#AI #SMEs #GVBOT (1/3)

The report calls for urgent reforms across three key areas:
✅ Lower Costs
✅ Build Faster
✅ Expand Opportunity

Let’s make B.C. a place where businesses can build, hire, and thrive. (3/3)

“Now more than ever, B.C. needs economic leadership that takes action on the things we can control — reducing costs, cutting red tape, and supporting SMEs,”
- Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO, GVBOT. (2/3)

🚨NEW REPORT🚨

Simplify to Grow: Boosting Business in British Columbia

The latest in our ‘Agenda for Economic Growth: The 3% Challenge’ campaign.

Read the full report: bit.ly/4ddX0dr

#GVBOT #Business #BritishColumbia #BCPoli (1/3)

Congratulations to Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social on the election results.

Thank you to all the candidates who stepped up to run for office. #CanadaElection2025