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It's no secret that B.C.
is home to a wealth of
innovative businesses.
From biotech to finance
to construction, the first
instalment of our two-
part series recognizes just
a few of the trailblazing
companies that are help-
ing move this province—
and the world—forward
in challenging times
For many of our most innovative
companies,
the pandemic ravaging the globe
hasn't been a deal breaker. As the local technology
sector shows, it's a time to keep growing. "Even in the
COVID environment, B.C.'s tech companies continue to
create many more jobs each year than we have the tal-
ent to fill," says Jill Tipping, president and
CEO of the
BC Tech Association. "B.C.'s tech sector has tremen-
dous potential to deliver even more economic value
and create even more jobs for British Columbians."
Spanning tech and other industries, the 15 start-
ups and established players you're about to meet
are just a sampling of the innovators that call our
province home. Some have thrived in the pandemic,
while others are harnessing their talent and inge-
nuity to crush
COVID-19. At home and abroad, they
deliver products and services that help other busi-
nesses work smarter—and make life better, easier and
more enjoyable. Heres's to their continued success.
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