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Networking Events in Vancouver
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Burnaby Board of Trade's Annual Golf Tournament
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Thursday, September 09, 2010
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1:30 AM to 9:00 PM
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Burnaby Mountain Golf Course
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7600 Halifax street, Burnaby
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Join us for the legendary Burnaby Board of Trade Golf Tournament. This annual tradition attracts prominent members from the local business community for an afternoon of surprises, fun activities, great food and drinks and networking on the greens and in the clubhouse! After completing the course, we will indulge in a delicious gourmet BBQ buffet dinner, draw for great prizes and reward our winners! This event is always a sell-out so the BBOT is encouraging members to get their colleagues and coworkers together into foursomes and register by calling 604-412-0100.
Visit www.bbot.ca for more information.
This year, tournament proceeds will benefit the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS). PADS helps individuals facing the challenges of a physical disability by raising, training and placing life changing assistance dogs. PADS supports successfully matched teams throughout their working lives.
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Online Business Day
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Friday, September 10, 2010
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1:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Small Business BC
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390-601 Cordova St.
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$49.00
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Seminars Included: Getting Your Business Online: A Website, SR&ED Webinar, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
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Greening Your Small Business
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Monday, September 13, 2010
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1:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Small Business BC
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390-601 Cordova St.
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$10.00
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Carbon neutral business...eco-efficiency, triple-bottom line management... What does all this jargon mean ...and why should you care? Consumers are becoming more discerning about the environmental performance of businesses; even in the midst of this economic down turn consumers are seeking green brands. How will this shift in public interest impact your business and how can you capitalize on it? This workshop will introduce you to opportunities and challenges of greening your business. We'll examine what businesses in BC are doing to go green and explore eco-efficiency options for your own business.Maureen Cureton, Green Business Manager for Vancity facilitates this session drawing on her experience with the local small business community. This seminar is hosted at Small Business BC in Vancouver and delivered to other locations via live video conference.
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Idea to Venture – Analyze Your Business Idea
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Monday, September 13, 2010
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1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Small Business BC
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390-601 Cordova St.
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$39.00
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Come to this seminar and analyze your business ideas, discover new markets and answer the what if’s to the success of your new venture. Identify the full scope of your idea and assess the financial viability of your business idea. Learn how to create a profile of your customer, list and describe the features of your product or service; define the main geographic area you intend to sell to during your first year. Consider the opportunities for your business including - capitalizing on a growth trend, cover market gaps or shortages, transfer a concept from one industry to another or serve unique client groups. Delivered by Ken Flanders of New Business Navigators
Questions to get you thinking:
What is your immediately addressable market?
Who will be your first customer?
How will you move from that first customer to the 10th and 100th?
What is the cost of acquiring a new customer?
What if your direct competitors find a way to undersell you? What will you do to remain competitive?
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Branding- More than a Logo
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
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1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Small Business BC
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390-601 Cordova St.
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$39.00
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Delivered by Angela Bains of CA Design Group
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Do-it-Yourself Online Marketing
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
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6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Small Business BC
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390-601 Cordova St.
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$25.00
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Delivered by Minna Van of the Network Hub
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Distinguished Speaker Program
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
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11:45 AM to 2:00 PM
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Hyatt Regency Vancouver - Regency Ballroom
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$79 members and guests/$110 future-members (GST)
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Professor Stephen Toope, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of British Columbia
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QS World MBA and Grad School Tour
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
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5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Vancouver Convention Centre
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1055 Canada Place Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
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Reduced cost if you register online for the MBA Tour / Free for Grad School
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Upgrade your future @ the QS World MBA and Grad School Tour 2010!
The QS World MBA and Grad School tours are offering you the opportunity to make the most of your future by speaking directly to the world’s best universities to discuss your graduate, PhD and or MBA program of choice!
Both of the tours allow you to learn about the admissions process for your respective program, sit in panel discussions and take part in Master Classes from top schools, all this and a whole lot more only at the QS World MBA and Grad School Tours!!
Register at the fair of your choice either from below of pick any other city and receive reduced admission for you and 5 of your friends
GRAD SCHOOL:
Vancouver - QS World Grad School Tour Thursday, September 30th @ the Vancouver Convention Centre: 4pm-8pm
http://www.topuniversities.com/gradschool/worldgradschooltour/register/?utm_source=reg&utm_medium=online&utm_campaign=wgst_vancouver_classified_ads&partnerid=3636
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Intellectual Property- Protecting Business IP
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Friday, September 17, 2010
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1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Small Business BC
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390-601 Cordova St.
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$39.00
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Come to this informational seminar and learn the steps to protecting your business brand. Understand who owns your IP - you, your business, your employees or the consultants you have hired to do work for you. Distinguish between copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. This seminar is designed to help those new to business protection, as a first step visit www.cipo.ic.gc.ca for an overview on different forms of intellectual property protection. For individual business needs please contact a qualified professional.
This seminar is hosted at Small Business BC in Vancouver and delivered to other locations via live video conference.
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2010 Power of 5 Business Showcase
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Croatian Cultural Centre
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3250 Commercial Drive Vancouver BC
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Early Bird Rate $20
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This year’s Power of 5 Business Showcase will feature 70 SME companies from around Metro Vancouver showcasing the latest products & services for your business.
Enjoy a glass of wine and appetizers as you create, develop and renew relationships with more than 300 of Metro Vancouver’s top notch entrepreneurs and business professionals at The Power of 5 Networking Reception.
The Power of 5 Entrprener Spotlight will shine on Shanda Jerrett owner of Gumdrops Wet Weather Boutique as she shares 5 Powerful Tips To Increasing Brand Recognition.
For more information on Exhibiting & Sponsorship Opportunities for The 2010 Power of 5 Business Showcase email info@powerof5.ca or call 604-985-8513
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Sustainability Toolbox
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
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7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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The Sutton Place Hotel - Versailles Ballroom
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Early bird: $59 members and guests/$83 future-members (+ HST)
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How to harness change and increase profits
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The Benefits of ERP Software
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
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8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
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Sheraton Guilford Hotel
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15269 104th Avenue, Surrey BC
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$25 CME Members, $35 Affiliate Members, $45 Non Members
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During this seminar, manufacturers will learn how the right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution can be leveraged as a powerful strategic tool.
Questions? Zena Caul at zena.caul@cme-mec.ca
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Sustainability 3.0: Redefining Green
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Japanese Language Hall
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475 Alexander Street
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By Donation
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The Strathcona BIA is proud to present its third sustainability expo. This annual event is targeted at local business and property owners, employees, community members, and residents. It showcases the sustainability efforts of Strathcona businesses, provides networking opportunities, and inspires the community to move toward the BIA’s vision of Strathcona as Vancouver’s Green Zone.
There will be an exhibition area, a keynote address and Q&A with sustainability expert, Bob Willard, and a series of mini-presentations followed by a Q&A with the presenters. Attendees will find resources on programs for waste/recycling management, the Strathcona Resource Exchange, energy conservation and much more!
For more information, please visit: http://www.strathconagreenzone.com/expo
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BCIT Distinguished Alumni Awards
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
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5:30 PM to 1:00 PM
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Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Park Ballroom
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791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
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$125 per person / $1,200 for a table of 10
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Join the BCIT community in congratulating five of this year's outstanding alumni, faculty, and student award recipients. Visit bcit.ca/alumni for recipient and event information.
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Real Estate Institute of BC - 50 Year with Trevor Linden
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
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6:00 PM
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Pan Pacific Hotel
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999 Canada Place
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$100.00
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The Real Estate Institute of British Columbia is excited to announce that we are celebrating 50 years of excellence.
We look forward to commemorating this significant occasion with all REIBC members.
The evening will include a reception with live music beginning at 6:00 pm, followed by a wonderful dinner at 7:00 pm. We will provide additional live music for the enjoyment of all.
Join us in celebrating this tremendous milestone, this beautiful night is one you will not want to miss!!
Speaking to the real estate community of British Columbia will be Trevor Linden, former NHL player, NHL Players Association President, and Vancouver Canuck icon.
Known as one of the games classiest players on and off the ice, the former captain of the Vancouver Canucks will speak to guests on leadership and excellence.
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Your Major Gifts Campaign
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
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12:00 PM
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Hollyhock in Vancouver
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$205 CDN, $185 Non-Profit
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Build a compelling case for support that will set you apart. Individual donors are a crucial source of support for nonprofit organizations. The top 25% of donors gives 82% of the value all donations. Are you doing all you can to reach these important people? Develop a step-by-step process to make your major gifts campaign a success, with special emphasis on working with individual donors. Build a community of philanthropic supporters and inspire higher levels of giving to your nonprofit organization. Plan the campaign, identify prospects and cultivate their interest in your work. Through hands-on exercises, learn how to ask for donations in face-to-face situations. Join us if you have less than three years of fundraising experience and are staff or a volunteer with a charitable organization.
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BCAMA's Marketer of the Year
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Thursday, October 07, 2010
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5:00 PM to 1:00 PM
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To be announced on Sept. 1
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Available Sept. 1
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The Marketer of Year award has been bestowed on 39 BC-based organizations since 1971 and this year the BCAMA will honor its 40th winner on October 7th. Visit our website for more information and look for our upcoming announcement of this year’s winner.
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Leading for Change - Lunchtime Lecture
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
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12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
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UBC ROBSON SQUARE, VANCOUVER
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$15
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This lecture series features leaders who are using creative thinking & courage to create positive change in the world. Explore the tactics, creativity, pitfalls, & challenges of what it takes to create change. In a potent mix of storytelling & skill sharing, these leaders will reveal their personal struggles & the leadership lessons that have made all the difference.
Building a Conscientious Marketplace: How Harry Potter helped to secure the World's Largest Conservation Agreement. Presenter: Nicole Rycroft
Nicole Rycroft is the Founder and Executive Director of Canopy and a recipient of an Ashoka Fellowship and a Canadian Environment Award Gold Medal. Named one of Canada's 50 Most Influential People in Graphic Communication for the past four years, she has also accepted numerous awards on behalf of Canopy including the Benny Award for Outstanding Corporate Campaigning. www.canopyplanet.org
Brought to you by Hollyhock & UBC Continuing Studies. Generously sponsored by Vancit
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Conscious Business
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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The New School for Inspired Work
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100-535 West 10th Avenue
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$65
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We are entering an exciting new era in business. A conscious business is one that focuses on expressing who the owner is by reflecting their personal values, beliefs and vision. This workshop will explore aspects of the practice of being a conscious business, what it means, and why it benefits everyone – business owners, your customers, and the business community.
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Leading for Change - Lunchtime Lecture Series
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Tuesday, November 09, 2010
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12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
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UBC ROBSON SQUARE, VANCOUVER
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$15
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In a potent mix of storytelling & skill sharing, these leaders will reveal their personal struggles & the leadership lessons that have made all the difference.
Are You Web Ready? Key Learnings in Working Online for Change.
Lauren Bacon & Jason Mogus
The internet is a powerful network that's creating a fundamental shift in the way organizations work, connect, engage and effect change. Learn the frontline and behind-the-scenes strategies of highly successful organizations and people-powered campaigns. This is an open forum where you will be exposed to the newest models and strategies for world-changing groups.
Lauren Bacon is a partner at Raised Eyebrow Web Studio. www.raisedeyebrow.com. Jason Mogus is the CEO of Communicopia. www.communicopia.com
Brought to you by Hollyhock & UBC Continuing Studies. Generously sponsored by Vancity
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Just Listen for a Change
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Saturday, November 13, 2010
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12:00 PM
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Hollyhock in Vancouver
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$245 CDN, $215 Non-Profit
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You will never view emotional intelligence the same way again. Ever noticed that in charged situations, the more people speak, the less they understand one another? And when people feel misunderstood, tensions escalate, issues go unresolved and relationships suffer. The way out of this toxic way of relating is to train the mind to listen differently and engage the heart’s innate capacity to empathize. Undoubtedly the success of both personal and professional relationships hinges on this ability. This workshop introduces participants to a powerful and radical approach to establishing rapport that consistently yields positive results, even in the most challenging situations. Experience increased levels of trust and goodwill … the prerequisite foundational blocks that inspire human beings to collaborate creatively and effectively.
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Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce - 2010 Business Awards
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
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6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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University Golf Club
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5185 University Boulevard - Vancouver
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Now in their seventh year!
This sell-out event, which attracts a wide variety of nominations, saw a huge rise in applications last year and already looks set to be the largest event yet, for 2010.
With a superb venue, VIP guests and an impressive program for the evening, the night will undoubtedly rival any other event in the business calendar and must not be missed.
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Alchemy of Group Facilitation with Julian Griggs
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Monday, November 22, 2010
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9:00 AM
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Simon Fraser University, Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue
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$625
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Hollyhock In Vancouver
Alchemy of Group Facilitation with Julian Griggs
November 22 - 24: 9:00am-5:00pm each day
Bringing out the best from a diverse group of individuals can be challenging, requiring a subtle mix of skills, sensitivity & insight. The alchemy of facilitation in such settings means transforming divergent viewpoints & competing interests into agreed solutions & alignment on next steps.
Julian Griggs will guide participants through a three day intensive course that will help you identify why groups struggle & how to alter that dynamic, how to intervene effectively when needed, & how to empower groups to find solutions for the issues they face.
Julian Griggs, over the last 20 years, has designed & facilitated hundreds of multi-party planning processes, workshops, meetings, strategic planning initiatives & conferences in Canada, the US & abroad. www.dovetailconsulting.com
SPONSORED BY SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR DIALOGUE
Note: Registration is require
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Leading for Change - Lunch Lecture
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
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12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
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UBC ROBSON SQUARE, VANCOUVER
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$15
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In a potent mix of storytelling & skill sharing, these leaders will reveal their personal struggles & the leadership lessons that have made all the difference.
Reinventing Social Action: Is Collaborating with Opponents Selling Out or Smart Strategy?
Ross McMillan
There are new demanding problems that call into question traditional approaches to social action. Join a discussion around the forms and applications of collaboration and consider what a new understanding of collaboration could mean for a reinvented activism.
Ross McMillan is the President and CEO of Tides Canada. Ross was a principal architect of the Great Bear Rainforest project . www.tidescanada.org
Brought to you by Hollyhock & UBC Continuing Studies. Generously sponsored by Vancity
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Small Business Tip
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Don’t Cut Your Marketing Budget in a Recession
Perhaps the most widely ignored recession survival "rule," is to not cut back on
marketing efforts. A McGraw Hill study done during the early 1980s recession divided
firms into those that continued to spend on advertising versus those that cut back.
Researchers found companies that continued to spend doubled their sales and profits.
Those that cut back lost about 20 percent of sales and profits. The most dramatic
gains came in the first two years of the recovery when businesses that had continued
to spend enjoyed sales and profit growth of 273 percent. Those non-spenders, they
had 20 percent growth in sales and profit after five years compared to 1980.
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