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Business

Canadian consumer trends: We're health-nut comparison shoppers who buy online

Just like high school: all about what your peers think.

BC's Natural Gas Minister going to Asia to promote LNG

 Minister of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman announced in a news release that he will be flying to Asia on Friday to promote the development of British Columbia’s liquefied natural gas...

GROW conference gives entrepreneurs lowdown on boosting business

At this year’s GROW conference, entrepreneurs can expect to get the real lowdown from experts on how to run a business.

The Art of Marketing: Arianna Huffington, Scooter Braun, Jonah Berger, and more...

On September 17th, join six renowned thought leaders for an invaluable day focused on the art of marketing.
New MEC logo

The new MEC new logo: is it good or does it suck?

MEC changed its logo, so we all have to immediately hate it.

First Power's Donna Morton teaches marginalized youth social entrepreneurship

Donna Morton, BC social entrepreneur and Ashoka Fellow, launches SunDrum -- a youth education program to teach marginalized youth about social entrepreneurship through art, culture, and games.

Carnivores will unite for Brewery & The Beast

On Sunday, June 16th, just two weeks from now, meat and beer will shine at Vancouver's inaugural Brewery & The Beast event.

Entrepreneurs share stories and connections at Social Venture Institute for Women

Women’s business networks are alive and well – and still relevant.

Vancouver+Acumen celebrates social entrepreneurship at DIGNITY 2013

Vancouver+Acumen hosted DIGNITY 2013 last night, May 15, to raise money for Acumen.