Info & Resources for Business
As the Host City for the 2010 Winter Games, Vancouver has been given an extraordinary opportunity to welcome the world to our city, and to share all that Vancouver has to offer, including:
- spectacular natural beauty
- world-class sports and entertainment
- innovative leadership in business, the environment and social issues
- extraordinary community and cultural diversity
- a commitment to excellence in accessibility
Vancouver is consistently rated as one of the most liveable cities in the world. However, many people have not yet discovered the extent to which Vancouver is also an economic powerhouse. With its highly skilled, entrepreneurial and competitive workforce, Vancouver is one of the world’s best places to do business.
Doing business in Vancouver during Games time
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games area a once-in-a-lifetime event in our city, and for local businesses this means having unique access to a global stage to promote their products and services- both today and for years to come. Some City services and regulations may also be affected during the 2010 Winter Games period.
Learn more about doing business in Vancouver during Games time with the 2010 Business Reference Guide (
PDF 833KB) This Guide is a primer for what employers and employees can expect during Games time, and how local businesses can make the most of the 2010 Winter Games.
Do you have questions about how the Games venues will operate on a day-to-day basis, how long it will take for a venue to return to its normal operations after the Games and what legacies will be left behind? Follow this link to find out what it means for you as a resident, neighbour, facility user or business
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Credit: Robert Kent - Tourism Vancouver Connecting Vancouver businesses with the information they need
Do you need to know how to get your business and employees ready for the 2010 Winter Games? Do you need tips on running your business during the 2010 Winter Games period? If you are looking for 2010 Winter Games business information and answers to your questions, you have come to the right place.
The City of Vancouver has teamed up with the Vancouver Economic Development Commission to help make sure local businesses can make the most of their 2010 Winter Games experience by:
- maximizing economic opportunities
- taking advantage of long-term benefits and legacies, and
- learning how their operations may be affected during Games time.
VEDC has created the My Business 2010 sub-site to help answer your questions such as:
- Are there guidelines to help my 2010 Winter Games business planning?
- Should we expect increased or decreased business before, during and after the 2010 Winter Games?
- Will the Games be an opportunity for increased business or should we focus on our regular clients and suppliers?
- What products and services will sell best during the 2010 Winter Games?
- Will we need additional staff?
- Where can we receive guidance on developing a volunteer policy?
- What types of staff will be in high demand during the 2010 Winter Games and how can we retain them?
- How can we do business with sponsors and corporate pavilions?
- What can we do to leverage our business after the 2010 Winter Games?
2010 Commerce Centre
The B.C. Olympic and Paralympic Secretariat has launched the 2010 Commerce Centre, which will assist all businesses in maximizing the $4 billion in economic opportunities that are expected to be generated by the 2010 Winter Games.
The Commerce Centre acts as a one-stop portal on information relating to government, vendor qualifications, sponsorship, merchandising and the use of logos. It also provides listings of established B.C. companies and suppliers. Information on opportunities will be directed to these firms. Vancouver businesses are encouraged to use the 2010 Commerce Centre.
