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Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge with gratitude that this work takes place on the traditional lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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Downtown Vancouver is a thriving, friendly and diverse community because of the people who choose to live, work and visit here. Our job is to support them every way we can.

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Securing Small Business Rebate

The Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation has launched its $10.5 million Securing Small Business Rebate Program.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS

We love connecting people in Downtown Van. Join us at one of our events to meet fellow community members, trade stories, share knowledge and schmooze (if that’s your thing).

PEOPLE OF DOWNTOWN: NEIL AISENSTAT OF HY’S OF CANADA

For our final People of Downtown of 2023, we had the honour of interviewing Neil Aisenstat, President & CEO of Hy’s of Canada.

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Membership Has Its Perks

There are a lot of reasons to become a Downtown Van member. Here are just a few.

  • Connect with your fellow Downtown Van colleagues through Libations, social gatherings, roundtable talks, lunch and learns, and other member-exclusive events!

  • Whether you’re in need of social media support, power washing, or assistance from our Safety Ambassadors, we’re here to help.

  • Unlike other membership programs, ours is totally free! All you need to do is sign up. No strings attached.

Eligibility requirements

Class 5 or 6 businesses within the DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER catchment are eligible for membership.

Home-based businesses, businesses that fall outside of our catchment, or people whose companies do not contribute to our levy (such as individuals or businesses working in shared office spaces*, food trucks, street vendors or buskers) are not eligible for membership.

*Some exceptions may apply

YOU’D MAKE A GREAT MEMBER

Start your (totally free) membership now to access business and community-focused workshops, resources, lunch and learns and more. That’s right. Free lunch.

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