Data Centre

Housing & Development

View, filter or download the data in the charts below. For a more detailed analysis, view our Quarterly Economic Reports.

Commercial Space

View, filter or download the data in the charts below. For a more detailed analysis, view our Quarterly Economic Reports.

Business Growth

View, filter or download the data in the charts below. For a more detailed analysis, view our Quarterly Economic Reports.

Tourism & Trade

View, filter or download the data in the charts below. For a more detailed analysis, view our Quarterly Economic Reports.

Sign up for our e-newsletter to learn about the latest business successes and industry news in the city, as well as to receive useful business resources and updates from the City of Richmond Economic Development Office.

Below is an archive of previous issues.

BUSINESS IN RICHMOND E-NEWS

2021: Jan | Feb | Mar |
2020: Jan | Feb |
2019: Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
2018: Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov
2017: Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec

2020 COVID-19 BUSINESS BULLETINS

Mar 15 | Mar 19 | Mar 24 | Mar 30 | Apr 1 | Apr 15 | May 5 | May 13 | May 20 | June 1 | June 16 | July 7 | Jul 21 | Aug 11 | Aug 25 | Sep 15 | Oct 6 | Oct 20 | Nov 5 | Dec 15

View, filter or download information on 13,000+ Richmond businesses.

View Key Facts and Figures on the following topics:

Education	Ethnicity	Family Structure & Marital Status	Fast Facts About Richmond
Housing Characteristics	Immigration	Income	Jobs in Richmond
Labour & Mode of Travel to Work	Languages	Mobility	Population
2016 Census Profile of Richmond

Global and more specific economic updates outline the current environment with respect to Canada, the Province of B.C., and the City of Richmond. The City’s financial results, significant revenues, investments, capital projects and other key indicator information are also provided.

QUARTERLY REPORTS

2020: Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
2019: Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
2018: Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
2017: Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4
2016: Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4
2015: Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4

2021

Richmond’s fleet even greener with arrival of new hybrid trucks | Mar 11

Richmond food recovery program smashes expectations | Mar 2

Mayor’s Address a message of optimism | Feb 24

2020

Richmond goes green with road paving | Nov 5

Richmond to determine timing of Single-Use Plastic and Other Items Bylaw following Provincial approval | Sep 12

$6.2 million funding expedites Oval Village District Energy Project | Sep 1

Report highlights initiatives taken to boost economic recovery in Richmond | Jul 7

City launches Richmond Business Resilience Program | Jun 9

Richmond expedites business patio application process | May 28

City of Richmond launches support centre for businesses affected by COVID-19 | Apr 20

City of Richmond to reduce property taxes and delay tax deadline to September | Apr 15

Richmond extends Flat Rate Utility Bill due date to June 30, 2020 | Mar 30

City of Richmond declares an emergency | Mar 19

City of Richmond’s response to COVID-19 | Mar 16

City building a safer, sustainable community, Richmond Mayor tells business leaders | Feb 26

Richmond improves access to EV charging stations  | Jan 14

2019

City of Richmond and TransLink to proceed with construction of new Canada Line station | Dec 17

Richmond shows leadership with launch of new food recovery network | Dec 3

Digital skills revolution presents opportunity for Canadian business growth | Oct 4

Canada Infrastructure Bank signs Memorandum of Understanding with City of Richmond’s Lulu Island Energy Company | Aug 1

Richmond takes lead to ban single-use plastics | July 24

Discover Richmond with New Free Tourist Shuttle | June 11

Richmond wins national municipal environment award | June 3

Richmond keeps moving on transportation improvements | Feb 28

Mayor’s Annual Address to focus on transportation | Feb 8

Innovation showcased at Smart Cities Ideas Fair | Jan 7

2018

Richmond residents asked for their “Smart City” ideas | Mar 19

New growth supports expansion of key Richmond services | Feb 1

2017

City supports next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs | Dec 6

Internet of Things radically transforming business | Oct 17

Richmond Olympic Oval generates huge economic returns | Jul 20

Richmond fulfilling Official Community Plan vision | January 26

Richmond boasts another record breaking year for film | January 25

2016

Trade agreements give advantage to Canadian business | September 23

Richmond Film Office has record-breaking year | February 24

Richmond’s Climate Smart pilot program will help local businesses and the environment | February 24

Mayor Malcolm Brodie outlines “bold future” for Richmond | February 12

2015

Asian opportunities remain strong for Richmond business | October 1

Richmond ranks in Top 10 fDi “Cities of the Future” for the third time | April 20

Richmond’s Sustainability Progress Report | January 21

2014

“World of opportunities” seen for Richmond businesses | October 2

Richmond Adopts Resilient Economy Strategy | March 25

Mayor Highlights Richmond’s Social, Economic Gains in Annual Address | January 21

2013

Economic Uncertainty Won’t Stop Business Growth | October 10

Six Lower Mainland Communities Launch Mobile Business Licence | October 1

Richmond Ranks in Top 10 fDi “Cities of the Future”, Again | April 8

Richmond Launches New Business Development Initiatives | March 5

Richmond Businesses Get Help to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions | January 25