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Did You Know?
There are more than 390,000 small businesses in BC accounting for 98% of all businesses
In 2011 BC ranked first in Canada in terms of small businesses per capita with 84.2 small businesses per 1,000 people
Over 1 million people were employed by small business in BC, accounting for 56% of private sector employment
“Baby Boomers” make up more than 35% of Vancouver’s population
Recent Announcement
Biz600 has submitted an application to the CRTC for a licence to operate an English-language AM station, providing an ALL business news and information radio format to serve the City of Vancouver. This application is in response to the CRTC’s open call for applications, as referenced in the “call” (CRTC 2013-149) on 25 March, 2013. We’re optimistic that our application will be approved by the Commission and Vancouver will have a much needed ALL business news station.
Does Vancouver Need An All Business News Station? Yes!
When Vancouver gets down to business we create is the 20th most economically powerful city on the planet - ahead of Vienna, Buenos Aires, Shanghai, Stockholm and Dublin. So when Vancouverites get down to work, we need real information, in real time; not only to remain a serious and respected player on the highly competitive world stage but to guide us to financial security in our own personal lives...READ MORE
Business News That’s Not Just for Business People
Biz600 will go beyond the headlines to ensure that you, our listener, not only receive the news but understand the personal impact events have on your life, and your options. What will these events mean to your savings, investments, employment opportunities, your pension? READ MORE
Our Programming Will Serve the Greater Vancouver Area
Passive broadcasting is not enough. Today, the most impactful communication is two-way. Biz600 will engage listeners with interactive components on-air and on-line, providing direct access to our professional experts for answers to their questions and their invaluable insights into business strategies, government policies and tax initiatives. Our hosts will be fiercely independent, unencumbered by conflicting links to institutional or corporate interests. READ MORE
More Than Just Numbers
It is surprising that across the news and talk stations in Vancouver, on a given weekday less than 4% of the total day is dedicated to business news. In addition, with the limited time the stations spend on business, listeners are receiving just “the numbers” with very little analysis or explanation of the impact on the people of Vancouver. READ MORE