Research Guides: Vancouver and Local Area Information: Business & Economic Development

Vancouver

Local Chambers of Commerce and Community Economic Development Corporations are organizations that market their community's resources and business services.

City of Vancouver. Doing Business
Information and links for businesses in Vancouver, including permits, licenses and making payments.
Vancouver Board of Trade
Business development in the Vancouver region.
Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC)
Includes an economic profile of Vancouver, green economic development and key industry sector profiles. You can access it under Bizmap BC, the Profiles. The Vancouver Market Area Profiles includes both Commercial and Neighbourhood profiles.
Robson Street Business Association
Represents the 3 block stretch of Robson Street which is the main shopping and dining strip.

British Columbia

For other BC municipalities or regions, see the membership directories of the organizations listed below, search the municipal government web sites, or search using Google: eg. "chamber of commerce" kelowna

BC Chamber of Commerce
Includes upcoming events, news, membership directories, including a directory of Chambers of Commerce for specific BC cities and regions.
Business Council of BC
Publications include the BC Economic Index, providing quarterly updates on the BC economy.
BC Economic Development Association (BCEDA)
Includes a newsletter, events listing, career listings and partnership opportunities. Also has a membership directory that includes economic development commissions for BC cities and regions.
KPMG. Competitive Alternatives
Compare business location factors for cities around the world. Includes BC cities: Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo and Vancouver.
Small Business Accelerator
Gateway to quality business information for BC entrepreneurs & business owners, which includes secondary market research sources, education, and business support services.
Small Business BC
Products and services for BC entrepreneurs.
Trade and Invest British Columbia
Includes economic profiles of BC regions, information about doing business in BC and brief summaries of industry sectors.