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

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.

Even though we were spared the full brunt of the 2009 recession, all of us became acutely ware of how the turbulence in other economies can dramtically affect our own businesses, careers and investments.

Given the reality that violence around the world, a debt crisis in Europe or the unravelling of the financial system in the U.S. can have devastating effects on markets and pension plans here at home, the information all of us need must be 24/7 and available at the touch of a dial.

Surprisingly, this information isn’t part of the Vancouver soundscape… yet.

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