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New program facilitates one-stop access to innovation resources

There are many resources such as funding programs, expert advice, mentorship programs and more that can help small businesses accelerate.

Retailers post steady sales in May

Retail sales growth in B.C. took a breather in May, but overall activity remained steady following two months of hefty gains, pointing to a solid pace of consumer demand in the second quarter.
Gerard Bremault: People person

Gerard Bremault: People person

New Surrey Board of Trade chairman Gerard Bremault, head of the Centre for Child Development of the Lower Mainland, stresses the need to build ‘human capital’ to meet the city’s growing business and social needs
Metro Vancouver office vacancies keep rents in check

Metro Vancouver office vacancies keep rents in check

Broker sentiment
Hope rises in Japan for success of ‘Abenomics’

Hope rises in Japan for success of ‘Abenomics’

When Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe fired the “third arrow” of his economic reform program in June, the initial response was that he had retreated before special interests, and that his proposals were far less radical than the situation demands.
How I did it: Andrew Tait

How I did it: Andrew Tait

Entrepreneur takes western-science approach to eastern medicine

B.C.’s home sales heat up in June

The rise in June of home sales and prices for the third straight month shows that the grill isn't the only thing to heat up in B.C. this summer.
Life Lessons: Don Gauvreau

Life Lessons: Don Gauvreau

Money isn’t everything

Developments transforming Mount Pleasant, North Vancouver

Design approval for the Rize Alliance Properties Ltd. development at Kingsway and Broadway is another small step towards the makeover of Mount Pleasant. A development permit, allowing construction to move forward, is yet to come.
Ajai Sehgal: Star power

Ajai Sehgal: Star power

An amateur astronomer, Hootsuite's new CTO says his experience gleaned and mistakes made while building Expedia and Groupon will be the fast-rising Vancouver social media company's gain