Past Events
In partnership with the Indonesian Trade Promotion Council and Consulate General of Indonesia in Vancouver, we invite you to an insightful conversation on high-value business opportunities for Indonesia and British Columbia, in the food and beverage sector and related industries.
Tue, Mar 01, 2022 ➔ Wed, Mar 02, 2022
Universities and industry can work together to help fill the labour gaps that will pay dividends for students, companies, and B.C. This is especially essential as the province works toward post-pandemic economic recovery and long-term growth.
Tue, Mar 01, 2022 • 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance, Province of British Columbia
Join us for an official address by The Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance for British Columbia, following the tabling of the 2022-23 Provincial Budget.
Fri, Feb 25, 2022 • 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Bringing Members of the GVBOT and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce together to make new connections!
Thu, Feb 24, 2022 • 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
This session will explore the multidimensionality and intersectionality of race and other identities, such as gender, sexuality, and ability. Upon completion, the learner will have a better understanding of the complexity and layering commensurate with the lived experience of a racialized person.
Thu, Feb 24, 2022 • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Essential strategy, resources and coaching in dynamic workshops that equip small to medium-sized enterprises to scale up, develop, and execute an export plan.
Wed, Feb 23, 2022 • 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This session examines the impact of race and racism on Canadian workplaces and provides the learner with ideas of how employers can dismantle racism at an organizational level.
Thu, Feb 17, 2022 • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us to discuss building knowledge of mental wellbeing, why self-awareness is so important, and explore the impact of stigma in the workplace, as well as discover why the workplace is a positive factor to our wellbeing.
Tue, Feb 15, 2022 • 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
This session examines the history of racism and colonization in Canada, providing a contextual understanding of the difference between individual racism and systemic racism.
Thu, Feb 10, 2022 • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Sean Millington, BC Lions CFL Alumni, Anti-racism speaker
To help Greater Vancouver business leaders understand the impact of systemic racism in Black and other racialized communities by sharing best practices in advancing, equity, diversity and inclusion in small, medium and large organizations.
Tue, Feb 08, 2022 • 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The first session in the cohort continues the learner’s journey of self-exploration to understand the concept of cultural competence. The objective of this session is to help participants understand the fundamental concepts of culture, so they can work toward being more culturally competent in their interactions with individuals from different cultural norms.
Thu, Feb 03, 2022 • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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.
Wed, Feb 02, 2022 • 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.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, Jan 25, 2022 ➔ Thu, Jan 27, 2022
GVBOT’s 33rd annual Economic Outlook Forum presented by Scotiabank will provide our region’s business leaders with a detailed, insightful and timely look at the key challenges and opportunities facing Greater Vancouver, British Columbia and all of Canada.
Fri, Jan 21, 2022 • 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bringing Members of the GVBOT together to make new connections!
Tue, Jan 18, 2022 • 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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.
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