Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

Our purpose is to lead, unite and champion business to ensure Greater Vancouver is thriving and our region is the best place to live and work.

What a year it's been! We've hosted 135 events, with nearly 20,000 attendees, bringing Greater Vancouver's business community together like never before. From students to CEOs, start-ups to B.C.'s biggest companies, health care to transportation, sports to innovation, buses to air travel, and everything in between, a huge shoutout to the incredible thought leaders who shared their insights and sparked meaningful conversations. Thank you to our Members for showing up and joining forces to shape the future of Greater Vancouver. We couldn't have done it without our sponsors, especially our Pillar Partners: TELUS, CN, Vancouver Airport Authority, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Air Canada, and RBC, whose unwavering support makes it all possible. As we look ahead to an exciting 2025, please note that our office will be closed from December 23, 2024, to January 2, 2025. See you in the new year!

We extend our sincere congratulations to Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia, a Governor of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, on her appointment as the next Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia! Wendy is a tireless community advocate and true public servant and we know she will serve with dedication and distinction.

“Leadership is about taking your seat at the table or creating it, if one doesn’t exist.” We were thrilled to welcome new and familiar faces at the Engaged Leadership Program social, where the 2025 cohort connected and networked with alumni of the program. The evening featured an insightful keynote from Radha Curpen, National Client Relationship Ambassador and Group Head, ESG and Sustainability at McMillan LLP. Radha shared her professional journey, reflecting on what it means to lead with purpose and authenticity. She proposed a three-pronged strategy for new and established leaders centred on vision, empathy, and resilience, leaving attendees with many memorable insights. Thank you to our sponsors, attendees, and moderator, Jessica Fletcher, for making this inspiring evening possible. Your engagement and enthusiasm truly brought the event to life!

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s 36th annual Economic Outlook Forum, presented by Scotiabank, will aim to answer what businesses in the Greater Vancouver region can expect from the local and national economy in the year ahead. Join us to gain insights from economists, industry experts and political commentators as we explore pathways to advance productivity and prosperity. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g4e_p8CE KEYNOTE: Jean-Francois Perrault, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist, Scotiabank PANEL 1: Todd Yuen, President, Industrial, Beedie Cheryl Yaremko, Chief Financial Officer, GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. Additional panellists to be announced. REMARKS: The Honourable Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance, Province of British Columbia PRESENTATION: Andrew Ramlo, Vice President, Advisory, rennie PANEL 2: Kate Hammer, VP Engagement, Vancouver Foundation Mike McDonald, Partner, Chief Strategy Officer, Kirk & Co. Consulting Ltd.  Geoff Meggs, Senior Policy Advisor, Canadian Strategy Group REMARKS: John Rustad, MLA, Leader of the Official Opposition, BC Conservative Party

Glen Clark, Chief Executive Officer, Overstory Media Group, shares his perspective on Donald Trump's intelligence, charm, and contrasting public and private personas, shedding light on the complexities of his influence in U.S. politics. This clip is a part of the 'U.S. Election 2024: What the Next Administration Means for Canada' event held on November 20, 2024. #USElection2024 #GVBOT #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Some of our favourite images from the very last event of 2024. The Greater Vancouver business community filled the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s Pacific Ballroom to hear from Bank of Canada Governor, Tiff Macklem, and gain insights on the economic factors that shape Canada's monetary policy and the complex decisions that affect businesses, individuals, and families. A big thank you to our moderator, Darren Dahl, Dean of UBC Sauder School of Business and to our sponsors, partners, and attendees for making the event a success. #GVBOT #cdnpoli #BCBiz Presenting Sponsor: Invest Vancouver Preferred Venue Partner: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Preferred Media Partner: BIV News Presented in partnership with: World Trade Centre Vancouver 📸 MATT BORCK from The One Group (OG) Agency

Join us for a Murder Mystery Experience! Solve the Case of the Hotel Detective - a Vancouver Mysteries, Inc game experience that comes in suitcases of evidence, with a detective to start your mystery and help with clues if you get stuck. We have limited capacity at this event, so register quickly: https://bit.ly/3ZaQXzI

Join us for this timely fireside chat with Patrick MacKenzie, CEO of the Immigrant Employment Council of BC, on labour integration strategies and solutions to attract, onboard, and retain skilled immigrant talent. This conversation-style presentation will address the big questions about the current immigration landscape, focusing on tools for successfully harnessing the power of newcomer talent. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Zsnth2 Discussion: Patrick MacKenzie, CEO, Immigrant Employment Council of BC Moderator: Sheh Shojaee, Founder and Leadership, Business & JEDIA Coach, A Brave Thought, Co-chair, Scale-up Centre for SMEs Scale-up Centre for SMEs Signature Partner: MNP Scale-up Centre for SMEs Supporting Sponsors: BC Securities Commission, BDC, Hammerco Lawyers LLP Scale-up Centre for SMEs Community Sponsor: Gowling WLG Venue Partner: Northeastern University Vancouver

The federal government delivering a $1.6 billion tax reduction just in time for the holidays would usually be like a shiny Christmas present under the tree. Well intentioned or not, this GST holiday feels like anything but a gift. Read why in our latest article!