The DVBIA is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Small Business BC. Small Business BC is a local non-profit organization helping British Columbia’s entrepreneurs grow successful and sustainable businesses through expert business advisors,…

The 16th edition of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival takes place from Jan 21 – Feb 9. The 16th edition of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival takes place from Jan 21 – Feb…

Vancouver’s street food festival is back for its ninth year Date: January 31 – February 9th  Time: 11am – 3pm Weekdays 12pm – 6pm Saturdays and Sundays Location: Vancouver Art Gallery, šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square Celebrating…

Buy local downtown vancouver When you buy local, you support businesses that supports an eco-system of other local businesses in the community — from farmers and growers to makers and manufacturers, to business support service…

The DVBIA identified sustainability as a top priority for the association as part of our visioning process for our current five-year strategic plan. The plan became a central element of our 2017-2022 vision, which is…

EARLY BIRD IS THE WORD: FIRST TABLE MAKES ITS NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT IN VANCOUVER Local food lovers can get the first crack at exclusive dining experiences across the city with the international online dining site,…

last week the dvbia released its latest report, Then and Now: An Analysis of downtown retail Last week, the DVBIA released its latest report “Now and Then: An Analysis of Downtown Retail Part 1”, focusing…

Juuga Marketing Has Insights for You and offers for our members “When new businesses get started, they are naturally very sales oriented because without sales they can’t sustain their business,” says Humphrey Ng of Juuga…

December 2 – 8, 2019 is Buy local week The DVBIA is a proud supporter of LOCO BC’s Buy Local Week”, says Charles Gauthier, President and CEO of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association. “Our…

Hundreds of Deloitte employees moved into their new basecamp in the heart of the Granville Entertainment District The bright and lofty building, formerly occupied by Tom Lee Music, underwent a major renovation before Deloitte moved…

This year, the DVBIA launched a new event series called “Dialogues with DVBIA Leadership”, which brought together key members of the DVBIA with our Vancouver City Councillors in a small group setting. The format, consisting…

There’s certainly not a shortage of things to do this winter in downtown vancouver! The holidays are the perfect time to go to parties, festivals, and parades with your friends and family. Although it’s always…