Sherri Claydon is a lifelong British Columbian with deep roots on the coast. Her work across recruitment, business development and client relationships shapes her curiosity about business, people, work and the communities they build.
From battery research labs to manufacturing floors, British Columbia companies are turning new technologies into real-world products, opening opportunities for businesses, workers and the province’s growing battery industry.
Ottawa has designated the proposed $5.9-billion Roberts Bank Terminal 2 a project of national interest. The expansion would add major shipping capacity at the Port of Vancouver, supporting Canada's efforts to grow international trade while bringing new opportunities to Metro Vancouver.
Vancouver voters approved up to $790 million in borrowing toward the city's $3.5-billion capital plan. The investment will help renew aging community centres, bridges, fire halls and water systems that support residents, businesses and daily life.
B.C.'s food-processing industry generated $14.3 billion in output, $3.7 billion in international exports and 37,430 jobs in 2024. As Farming Karma, Goodly Foods and Coupe Beverages expand production, the province considers new locations for qualifying processing facilities.
B.C.'s Integrated Marketplace has supported 49 technology projects with more than $24 million invested. From autonomous mobility at YVR to marine technology reaching U.S. markets, the program is helping local companies test their innovations with real customers.
B.C. manufacturers are turning more lumber into finished building components, creating opportunities for skilled jobs and new markets while helping builders find more efficient ways to deliver housing.
Metro Vancouver's transportation funding model is adapting as vehicles use less fuel and the long-term fuel-tax base declines, weakening a decades-old connection between driving, fuel consumption and transportation revenue.
