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High Tax Rates, Housing Costs Make B.C. Less Attractive For Tech Industry

February 21, 2021 by Robert Lewis Leave a Comment

The Fraser Institute has got some advice for governments across British Columbia. According to Steven Globerman, a Senior Fellow at the Vancouver-based think tank, if British Columbia wants to attract more tech companies and encourage entrepreneurship, they must implement significant policy changes to make the province more attractive to entrepreneurs and high-skilled workers. “The vision of […]

Filed Under: Ecosystem Tagged With: BC Tech Association, Clio, Fraser Institute

Jill Tipping’s 2021 Predictions for BC’s Tech Community

January 11, 2021 by Jill Tipping Leave a Comment

Predictions, eh? Asked to write about what I expect in 2021 I found myself wondering just how badly wrong I’d got it wrong for 2020! Turns out not so bad after all. I was definitely right with prediction #1: 2020 was indeed a year of change vs. more of the same and prediction #3: 2020 […]

Filed Under: Thought Leaders Tagged With: BC Tech Association

BC Tech Association Closes Tech Innovation Hub

November 24, 2020 by Techcouver Newsdesk

The BC Tech Association announced yesterday that it is closing their BC Tech Innovation Hub at 887 Great Northern Way effective November 30, 2020. Techcouver had learned that MEC will be taking over the space. The 26,000 square foot Innovation Hub opened in 2014 with the help of $10.4 Million in Canada Accelerator and Incubator […]

Filed Under: Ecosystem Tagged With: BC Tech Association

Provincial Report Card Reveals Scale Up Gap In B.C. Tech Sector

November 20, 2020 by Techcouver Newsdesk

For the fourth consecutive year, the BC Tech Report Card has given top marks to the province’s tech sector when comparing its performance to other industrial sectors in BC. When compared to tech sectors in other provinces, the grade remained unchanged at a B. Blending sector data and insights gathered by KPMG and the BC Tech […]

Filed Under: Ecosystem Tagged With: BC Tech Association, KPMG

79 Career Opportunities At Vancouver’s Award Winning Tech Companies

November 9, 2020 by Techcouver Newsdesk

It’s a great time to be looking for a new gig in Vancouver’s tech ecosystem. The city just ranked first for high-tech software job growth, leading the top tech markets in the US and Canada with a growth rate of 29.2% over the past two years. Last week ten companies were honoured at the 2020 […]

Filed Under: Ecosystem Tagged With: AbCellera, BC Tech Association, Klue, SkyHive, Terramera, Trulioo, Unbounce

Reflecting on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2020 by Jill Tipping

Reflecting on International Women’s Day and what it means to me as a woman and as CEO of BC Tech I found myself curious as to why we picked this particular day, March 8th. With sunny skies and bulbs popping up, not to mention the clocks springing forward this weekend it’s certainly an optimistic and […]

Filed Under: Thought Leaders Tagged With: BC Tech Association, International Women's Day

Nomination Deadline Extended For 2020 Technology Impact Awards

February 21, 2020 by Techcouver Newsdesk

BC Tech has extended the deadline for applications for the 2020 Technology Impact Awards. The TIAs celebrate the change makers, the up-and-comers, the innovators, and the bold—those who are transforming our industry and building the fabric of BC’s vibrant tech ecosystem. Think your company has what it takes to become a TIAs finalist? Read these […]

Filed Under: Ecosystem Tagged With: BC Tech Association

Kirsten Sutton, Tamara Taggart, Jill Tipping: Ask Us Anything

February 7, 2020 by Jill Tipping

New decades prompt reflection, and I’ve been doing plenty of that this last month. When we get caught up in the daily grind of deliverables, meetings and family commitments, it can be difficult to keep an eye on the big picture of what you’re trying to achieve day by day and year by year. Stepping […]

Filed Under: Thought Leaders Tagged With: BC Tech Association

Building Diversity In Tech Workshop With Sheila Bouman

January 27, 2020 by Techcouver Newsdesk

Are you interested in using purposeful diversity and inclusion strategies to build high-impact teams? Be sure to check out #WhatWorks: Building Diversity in Tech with Sheila Bouman this week at the BC Tech Hub. The Winter workshop will discuss what is working and what is a challenge when implementing gender equity on the front line, […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: BC Tech Association

2020 Predictions for BC’s Tech Community

January 6, 2020 by Jill Tipping

“Action is hope. There is no hope without action.” – Ray Bradbury As CEO of the BC Tech Association, my predictions for 2020 focus on hope and action. At BC Tech we are optimists who believe that British Columbia’s future is bright. Looking ahead we see the opportunity to build a prosperous future for all […]

Filed Under: Thought Leaders Tagged With: BC Tech Association

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