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Achievements

As of April 30, 2009

The 2010 Commerce Centre was established by the BC Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Secretariat in 2004 to help fulfill its mandate to ensure sustainable economic opportunities are identified early and realized before, during, and after the 2010 Winter Games.

The 2010 Commerce Centre has developed a series of programs to inform, educate, and connect British Columbia businesses, communities and industry sectors to build capacity, attract investment, and develop new long-term trade and economic relationships.

Be Informed

  • Nearly 500 presentations have been delivered across the province to Chambers of Commerce, industry associations, economic development agencies, Government agencies, Aboriginal organizations and a wide variety of other business groups.
  • 193,500 2010 Business Guides have been produced and distributed across B.C. in partnership with RBC Financial
  • 8,463 subscribers for Email Notification of upcoming Games-related opportunities
  • 1,098 business opportunities posted on www.2010CommerceCentre.com since 2005
  • 14,327 registered newsletter recipients
  • 2010 Aboriginal Business Summit in 2007 with 500 attendees
  • 2010 Business Summit held in 2008 with 500 attendees

Get Educated

  • 2010 Business Opportunities Workshop: Get ready for 2010 Business
    • 245 workshops delivered since 2005 to 7,244 business people across B.C. to date
  • Meet the Buyer Information Sessions: Learn directly from Games-related buyers about their specific needs
    • 32 sessions delivered to 853 delegates and 500 companies to date
  • OGS & RBC Panel Sessions: Understand and plan for the impacts and opportunities of the Games
    • 7 sessions have been held to date with a total of 300 attendees
  • Think Asia Workshop: Connected B.C. companies to opportunities in China and with the British Columbia – Canada Pavilion
    • 27 workshops delivered to 536 individuals from across the province
  • 30 business success stories created and posted on www.2010CommerceCentre.com

Stay Connected

  • 2010 Business Network: B.C. companies profile themselves to Games-related buyers
    • Currently 4,625 registered companies
      • 185 Aboriginal owned businesses
      • 134 firms with more than 50% Aboriginal employment
      • 334 Inner-City businesses
  • 80 B.C. companies participated in business events at BC Canada Place in Torino in 2006
    • Companies met with more than 100 qualified European prospects
  • 871 B.C. and Canadian delegates participated in business programs at the B.C. Canada Pavilion in Beijing in 2008
    • Companies met with 2,378 qualified Chinese prospects
  • 8 Business-to-Business events hosted at the BC Showcase at Robson Square with over 400 attendees

Testimonials

"The 2010 Commerce Centre provides excellent access to local connections and facilities that are invaluable in the Games environment. I highly recommend the 2010 Commerce Centre to organizations participating in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games" – Stephanie Keller, Head of Protocol & Hospitality, International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

"The 2010 Commerce Centre is an invaluable resource for any organization wanting to be involved with the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games. By managing the logistics such as invitations, registration, and venue provisions for several Public Works ‘Meet the Buyer’ sessions, the 2010 Commerce Centre has established itself as an extremely valuable resource to our organization. ‘Meet the Buyer’ sessions have been instrumental in ensuring we sign a contract with the best qualifies supplier." – Bill Cooley, Manager, Public Works and Government Services

For more information on any 2010 Commerce Centre programs and services please contact us.