2025 State of the City Address with Mayor Ken Sim
2025 State of the City Address with Mayor Ken Sim
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade welcomes Mayor Ken Sim back for his third annual State of the City address.
Mayor Sim will share what's been happening at City Hall and the work being done to enhance Vancouver's economic vitality, promote affordability for businesses and residents, create housing solutions, and improve public safety.
As the business community continues to work with City Hall to position Vancouver as a prime destination for global events and become an inclusive and affordable city for all, the Mayor will discuss the ways in which Vancouver can become the best place to live, work and do business.
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City of Vancouver
Ken Sim was sworn in as the 41st Mayor of Vancouver on November 7th, 2022. Mayor Sim is a proud Vancouverite, having been born and raised in Vancouver.
He is an accomplished entrepreneur and the co-founder of two successful Vancouver-based companies: Rosemary Rocksalt and Nurse Next Door. Professionally, Mayor Sim holds an FCPA (FCA) designation and has been a speaker at post secondary institutions and conferences globally. Sim is a two-time recipient of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Pacific Region) in the Emerging Entrepreneur category (2006) and in the Healthcare Services category (2016).
Mayor Sim is committed to delivering on the major issues facing Vancouver including affordability, public safety, and mental health and addictions. Sim intends to lead a City that prioritizes inclusivity, collaboration, and Indigenous Reconciliation.
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