Past Events

Keynote Speaker: Greg Henderson, President, Exportspark Services Inc
The Selecting Incoterms® for International Contracts & Shipping course helps B.C based manufacturers building out export plans or shipping products internationally to understand Incoterms®, how to negotiate & incorporate them into contracts & shipping agreements in order to reduce risk and lower costs when transporting goods across borders.
Wed, Dec 15, 2021 ➔ Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Building a resilient, affordable, and net zero energy sector in British Columbia, Canada, and the world will depend on innovation and deployment of new technologies and fuels, especially new sustainability tools and strategies like increasing the use of biofuels, hydrogen power, carbon capture technology, and vehicle electrification.
Tue, Dec 14, 2021 • 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for an evening of holiday favourites to kick off the festive season. Members will experience, A Dee Daniels Christmas at the VSO. As part of the London Drugs VSO Pops series, Jazz diva Dee Daniels joins the VSO to enchant us with the magical music of Christmas.
Fri, Dec 10, 2021 • 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

A workshop that helps businesses discover, learn, and create an integrated online strategy to drive global sales.
Tue, Dec 07, 2021 • 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join us to learn about the factors that will determine whether we are able to realize the growth potential that 5G technology will offer, and the path to get there.
Tue, Dec 07, 2021 • 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Join us for a panel discussion regarding the state of our city centre and the actions required to reinvigorate downtown Vancouver.
Thu, Dec 02, 2021 • 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us for an exclusive member experience! Get tips and tricks for creating your own charcuterie board at home this Holiday Season! Members will each be given a plate of ingredients and walked through how to transform them into a great charcuterie plate. Then enjoy the fruits of your labour!
Thu, Nov 25, 2021 • 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Keynote Speaker: Robin Silvester, President and CEO, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Join Robin Silvester, Port Authority President and CEO, for his 13th annual "State of the Port" address on how the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has shown resilience and strength through the COVID-19 pandemic, confirming the port’s role as a cornerstone of the Canadian economy and a key force in B.C.’s economic recovery.
Thu, Nov 25, 2021 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Bringing Members of the GVBOT together to make new connections!
Wed, Nov 24, 2021 • 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Keynote Speaker: Mayor Kennedy Stewart, City of Vancouver
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade is pleased to host Mayor Kennedy Stewart for his annual "State of the City" address.
Tue, Nov 23, 2021 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Foundations in Diversity and Inclusion is a general audience certificate provided to individuals with little or no background on the topics of D&I Fundamentals, Unconscious Bias, and Respect in the Workplace.
Tue, Nov 23, 2021 ➔ Thu, Nov 25, 2021

To help guide you in your journey we invite you to a virtual Board of Trade 101 session where you will be shown what's available to promote your business, save money, provide benefits to your staff, and much more.
Tue, Nov 23, 2021 • 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Keynote Speaker: Kevin Quinn, Chief Executive Officer, TransLink
Join us and learn about some of the exciting initiatives TransLink will be championing moving forward, including advancing major capital projects to connect our region, leveraging new technology and data in our decision making, releasing a new Customer Experience Action Plan, finalizing our region’s next 30-year transportation strategy, and much more.
Fri, Nov 19, 2021 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Essential strategy, resources and coaching in dynamic workshops that equip small to medium-sized creative industry enterprises to scale up, develop, and execute an export plan.
Tue, Nov 09, 2021 • 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Members are invited to attend our 134th Annual General Meeting where the new slate of Directors will be elected and the audited financial statements will be approved.
Tue, Nov 09, 2021 • 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Exploring how capacity is being built, partnerships formed, and what steps are being taken to fulfill Truth and Reconciliation action 92 to create inclusive prosperity.
Indigenous business, projects and partnerships: Inclusive recovery and renewed opportunities for growth
Indigenous business, projects and partnerships: Inclusive recovery and renewed opportunities for growth
Thu, Nov 04, 2021 • 9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Exploring how capacity is being built, partnerships formed, and what steps are being taken to fulfill Truth and Reconciliation action 92 to create inclusive prosperity.
Building capacity and empowering Nations
Building capacity and empowering Nations
Tue, Nov 02, 2021 • 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

As we approach the post-COVID-19 period, how will people use and access health care in this “new normal” and what pandemic-related changes will remain in place? This panel will discuss how health care providers will meet the changing needs of patients and the technology and innovation that will be crucial in helping people navigate and support the health care system.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021 • 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Join us as we participate in the Opening Ceremonies of a Vancouver Whitecaps FC match!
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 • 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Join us to connect with fellow LOT Mentors and hear from a panel of Mentors sharing triumphs and key learnings from their LOT journey to help your mentorship relationship.
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 • 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

At the onset of the pandemic many businesses responded by implementing work-from-home policies or made other significant operational changes to accommodate employees. As businesses consider what their post-pandemic policies will entail, they face new challenges and opportunities for supporting their workforce—including employee anxiety of the post-COVID period.
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 • 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Join other GVBOT members for an evening at Harbour Air's Vancouver Terminal in beautiful Coal Harbour.
Those in attendance will be entered into a draw for a round trip for 2 on Harbour Air to Victoria.
Those in attendance will be entered into a draw for a round trip for 2 on Harbour Air to Victoria.
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Join us for an informative session on the complex topic of workplace vaccination policies.
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 • 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Network and share best practices and experiences with business people from across the country who share your business objectives.
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 ➔ Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Join us for this virtual workshop with PeerSpectives Consulting where you will learn to Name, Claim, and Aim your Strengths to pull your career forward and build more joy into your life.
Wed, Oct 20, 2021 • 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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