Finger on the pulse of downtown Vancouver’s business community

Professional and Corporate
Written By Stuart McNish

Guest: Jane Talbot (CEO of downtown business improvement association)

Downtown Vancouver is the pulse of the city’s business and cultural development. For Jane Talbot’s role as CEO of its business improvement association, she has to connect regularly with officials, the public, and its members. “It’s about being out there and being available,” she stresses. The key is collaboration so the organization can tackle the big issues to make downtown thrive and succeed.

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Finger on the pulse of downtown Vancouver’s business community
Finger on the pulse of downtown Vancouver’s business community

Downtown Vancouver is the pulse of the city’s business and cultural development. For Jane Talbot’s role as CEO of its business improvement association, she has to connect regularly with officials, the public, and its members. “It’s about being out there and being available,” she stresses. The key is collaboration so the organization can tackle the big issues to make downtown thrive and succeed.

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