TECHNOLOGY

U.S. tech companies keep finding reasons to open offices here

106,430

Total employment for B.C.'S tech sector in 2018. Since 2011, that number has grown by more than 14,000 jobs

$29 billion

2018 revenue for the sector, which has seen 7.3% average annual expansion since 2011

$5.22 billion

Estimated economic impact of Greater Victoria's tech industry in 2018, a 30% increase from $4.03 billion in 2013

16,775

Total employment for the Greater Victoria tech sector in 2018

1,000+

Projected number of Greater Victoria tech firms in 2020 SOURCES: BC TECH ASSOCIATION; VICTORIA INNOVATION, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL