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About BC500
BC500 features business leaders who have a notable impact on B.C.’s communities, industries and economy.
They are visionaries, innovators and trailblazers. They embody the values of modern leadership: engagement, trust, corporate citizenship, inclusion and innovation. Some of them are household names; some of them are well known within their industries. All of them influence life and business in British Columbia.
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Board Members
CFOs
CIOs/CTOs
CMOs
General Counsel
Professional Services
Accounting
Business Consultants
Business Insurance
Law – Commercial
Law – Employment
Law – ESG
Law – Indigenous Rights
Law – Managing Partners
Staffing and Employment
Banking and Finance
Banking
Investments and Wealth Management
Private Equity, Venture Capital and Hedge Funds
Real Estate
Architecture and Design
Commercial and Industrial
Construction and Engineering
Residential Development and Investment
Urban Planning and Design
Resources
Agriculture
Cannabis
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Forestry
Mining
Oil and Gas
Technology
Biotech and Life Sciences
Cleantech
Fintech
Health Tech
Tech Leaders – Anchors
Tech Leaders – Champions
Tech Leaders – Innovators
Industry
Labour
Logistics and Transportation
Manufacturing
Ports and Shipping
Art and Media
Digital Media
Film and Television
Marketing Public and Media Relations
Media and Entertainment
The Arts
Sport and Tourism
Hospitality and Hoteliers
Sports and Recreation
Tourism and Travel
Retail
Retail
Food and Wine
Chefs and Restaurateurs
Food and Beverage
Foodservices
Wineries
Education, Healthcare and Non-profits
Colleges and Universities
Healthcare Executives
Non-Profit Foundations and Organizations
Public Sector and Economy
Crown Corporations
Economic Development
Economists Analysts and Researchers
Policy and Advocacy
Public Sector
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How we did it
Selecting the inaugural BC500 cohort was a challenging and time-intensive task.
The process was editorially driven and based on input from BIV’s editorial team, months of research and in-depth conversations with stakeholders. BIV began by identifying sectors that are important and relevant to British Columbia’s economy. These were separated into more than 50 categories. Our team then researched prominent companies, organizations and individuals within those categories.
This year’s BC500 cohort were selected after evaluating a wide range of factors, including achievement within an organization or sector, professional contributions, peer recognition, awards and other recognitions, board appointments, community and political engagement, philanthropy and non-profit work, and more. Currently elected politicians are excluded from the list, with the exception of Indigenous political leaders, many of whom are directly responsible for economic development initiatives and the management of corporate and business entities.
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