Game On 2010

The Game On 2010 program is designed to provide businesses with information regarding potential operational impacts that may affect them during the 2010 Winter Games period. Businesses that are located not just near Games venues, but throughout the Greater Vancouver-Whistler region may expect to modify current business activities in order to take advantage of opportunities that arise as a result of the Games and/or to reduce the impact on typical day-to-day activities. In some cases, it will be business as ‘un’usual come February 2010, and preparation will be key.

The 2010 Commerce Centre, together with VANOC, the City of Vancouver, the Resort Municipality of Whistler, and other organizations, is engaging with B.C. businesses to address questions and concerns and to provide an understanding of the Games-time environment.

The Game On 2010 program identifies five key areas that businesses will need to consider for their Games-time planning. It also provides solutions and strategies for each, as well as links to additional resources. This on-line resource will be updated as new and relevant information becomes available.

Click on any of the five key areas to get started:

• Location
  Are you located near a Games venue, or will you need to operate around one? Have you considered how your location, and the traffic changes around it, may impact your business?
• Industry
  Have you considered your Games-time clientele? Have you considered the types of products that will be in demand during this time?
• Customer Service
  How can you position your business to welcome the world? Is your workforce prepared to serve the anticipated volume of customers during the Winter Games period?
• Human Resources
  Have you considered your staffing requirements during the Games? Have your employees considered taking time off during the Games? Will your staff be able to get to your premises for the duration of the Games?
• Supply and Deliveries
  Have you talked to your regular suppliers about their plans during the Games? Do you anticipate any obstacles in obtaining your goods and services during the Games?
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