BC's Economy is Looking Up

On April the 12th the government of British Columbia released a report revealing a number of interesting economic indicators. Overall the economic climate seems to be improving, below a list with some positive economic indicators can be found:

- Major construction project in B.C. hold strong

- Building permits on the rise

- 2010 first quarter housing starts doubles 2009 figure

- B.C. forecast to lead Canada in new home starts

- Conference board forecasts B.C. to lead Canada in growth in 2010

- B.C. to lead nation in job creation

- Vancouver's economic growth expected to lead Canadian cities

- Consumer confidence in B.C. up yet again

- Business confidence remains strong

- Vancouver a top city for international competitiveness

- B.C. continues to record strong population growth

- B.C.'s housing sales continue positive rebound

- B.C. remains a box office leader in film and TV production

- China grants Canada approved destination status

Source: BC Government Website, 2010

Sunbelt Radio - February 5

This week’s show

This Friday, February 5, hosts Pino Bacinello and Matt Ottaway will discuss Staffing Companies with Paula Turner, Vice President of Franchise Development for PrideStaff. To listen to the live show on VoiceAmerica, the world leader in internet talk radio, simply go to www.voiceamerica.com. Click the “Channels” tab, which is in the upper left center of the home page. You will get a drop down list of the channels on Voice America. Click on the “Voice America Business” Channel and you will be taken the home page for the show currently broadcasting.

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