Business In Vancouver (Biv)

https://www.biv.com/
Founded in 1989, it was created to provide specialized business journalism focused on local and regional economic activity at a time when mainstream newspapers offered limited dedicated business coverage. Over more than three decades, the organization has grown into a multi-platform business information company combining journalism, events, research products, magazines, podcasts, and newsletters.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Vancouver, Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
1989
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Vancouver

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Environment
Politics
Technology
Health and well-being
Law and crime
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Print

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
2
Founders:
Peter Ladner, George Mleczko
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Grants from private donor organisations
Branded content or native advertising
Local advertising sold by own team
Event sponsorships
Memberships
Individual donations
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Others revenue sources:
None , Print subscriptions, Classifieds, Orbituaries

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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