Backgrounder: VITP Creates Jobs, Pumps Millions into the Economy
“Anyone who visits our offices for the first time, whether they are clients, partners, potential investors or employees, are impressed by the environment created here at the tech park. Given that it is the centre of so many things that happen in the tech community, access to these activities or events is also facilitated by our location”.
Rob Bennett, President & CEO, Municipal Software
“VITP is the hub of Vancouver Island's growing technology community. We're pleased to be part of the vision and culture at VITP that's helping to initiate global recognition of BC's technology sector."
Richard M. Glickman, Chairman and CEO, Aspreva Pharmaceuticals
“The tech park is a very important economic driver in the capital region. It houses many of our leading companies and supports the development of technology and biotech industry. Continued growth in the technology sector is key to diversifying our economy and the tech park is an integral part of that strategy.”
Bruce Carter, CEO, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
“The Vancouver Island Technology Park has become a great example of how the clustering of companies can stimulate innovation and the building of critical mass in our technology industries. Facilities like VITP are also vitally important to the life science industry specifically; as they offer a valuable focal point for the international investors and partners we need in order to be globally competitive.”
Karimah Es Sabar, Executive Director BC Biotech
“Appropriate facilities and space are a key element to grow any local economy. The Vancouver Island Technology Park has provided world-class space to help Victoria grow world-class companies. Expanding the current space available at the Vancouver Island Technology Park is one of the most important steps needed to ensure that Victoria’s $1 billion tech industry continues to grow at rates faster than the rest of BC.”
Dan Gunn, Executive Director, VIATeC
“Stanford showed that the project was sound. The technology park filled quickly and technology is expanding at a faster rate than all the other industries on Vancouver Island. With the growth of the present companies and the new technology coming from the University of Victoria, the space is needed. Our facilities are certainly interested in acquiring more space.”
Dr. D.B. Rix, Chair, MDS Metro
“It is very exciting to see how the technology community on Vancouver Island has evolved and matured over the past five years. The VITP is a unique and important driver of this growth as it provides an ideal backdrop for collaboration and mentorship among our companies. Victoria’s technology community is now a well-connected group with ‘critical mass’ thanks to VITP and its vision. These benefits and the ensuing opportunities extend to all technology-based companies in the region”.
Art Aylesworth, CEO Carmanah Technologies
< Back to ReleaseRob Bennett, President & CEO, Municipal Software
“VITP is the hub of Vancouver Island's growing technology community. We're pleased to be part of the vision and culture at VITP that's helping to initiate global recognition of BC's technology sector."
Richard M. Glickman, Chairman and CEO, Aspreva Pharmaceuticals
“The tech park is a very important economic driver in the capital region. It houses many of our leading companies and supports the development of technology and biotech industry. Continued growth in the technology sector is key to diversifying our economy and the tech park is an integral part of that strategy.”
Bruce Carter, CEO, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
“The Vancouver Island Technology Park has become a great example of how the clustering of companies can stimulate innovation and the building of critical mass in our technology industries. Facilities like VITP are also vitally important to the life science industry specifically; as they offer a valuable focal point for the international investors and partners we need in order to be globally competitive.”
Karimah Es Sabar, Executive Director BC Biotech
“Appropriate facilities and space are a key element to grow any local economy. The Vancouver Island Technology Park has provided world-class space to help Victoria grow world-class companies. Expanding the current space available at the Vancouver Island Technology Park is one of the most important steps needed to ensure that Victoria’s $1 billion tech industry continues to grow at rates faster than the rest of BC.”
Dan Gunn, Executive Director, VIATeC
“Stanford showed that the project was sound. The technology park filled quickly and technology is expanding at a faster rate than all the other industries on Vancouver Island. With the growth of the present companies and the new technology coming from the University of Victoria, the space is needed. Our facilities are certainly interested in acquiring more space.”
Dr. D.B. Rix, Chair, MDS Metro
“It is very exciting to see how the technology community on Vancouver Island has evolved and matured over the past five years. The VITP is a unique and important driver of this growth as it provides an ideal backdrop for collaboration and mentorship among our companies. Victoria’s technology community is now a well-connected group with ‘critical mass’ thanks to VITP and its vision. These benefits and the ensuing opportunities extend to all technology-based companies in the region”.
Art Aylesworth, CEO Carmanah Technologies