Past Events
Propel your career forward in 2015 and keep up with today's quick moving business environment. In order to do so we must understand and adapt to changing technologies, develop those around us, and be willing to take risks.
Wed, Jan 28, 2015 • 7:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Shane Gibson, Sales Trainer, BuildDirect
It is said that we are all in sales, but do we truly understand sales? This interactive and engaging evening will help you better understand customer behaviours, motivations, and how you can target the right customers throughout the entire sales process.
Tue, Jan 27, 2015 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Jessica McDonald, President and CEO, BC Hydro
This session focuses on British Columbia's power system and highlights how BC Hydro is working to ensure that B.C. has clean, reliable power now and into the future.
Wed, Jan 21, 2015 • 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Vancouver Board of Trade’s Networking Breakfast Series is a must-attend event for new and existing Members. Members learn about all the opportunities they have as a Board of Trade Member and how they can positively contribute to Vancouver's business community.
Wed, Jan 21, 2015 • 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
An opportunity for Members of the Company of Young Professionals Program to build connections with other emerging leaders from across the lower mainland. The evening begins with a timely panel discussion around transit orientated development and the City of Vancouver's largest current planning program at Oakridge Centre.
Tue, Jan 20, 2015 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Derek Burleton, Vice President & Deputy Chief Economist, TD Bank Group
For the last 26 years, every January has seen The Vancouver Board of Trade's annual Economic Outlook Forum kick off the Board of Trade's high-profile conference schedule. The forum takes a timely look at the year ahead, and provides Members with an outlook on what to expect from our national and local economies.
Fri, Jan 16, 2015 • 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join your fellow Members of The Vancouver Board of Trade at the first Members' Reception of 2015!
Thu, Jan 15, 2015 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Get ready to start the year with an outstanding opportunity to meet and connect with fellow Mentees and Mentors. This evening will be fast-paced and is sure to be a highlight of the year for many participants in the Leaders of Tomorrow program.
Wed, Jan 14, 2015 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri, Dec 12, 2014 • 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join other Members of The Vancouver Board of Trade's Company of Young Professionals for an evening of belly-aching laughter at the decade-young Comedy MIX! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, reflect on the past year, and have a great chuckle. Following some Speed Networking and a brief recap of 2014, guests will be treated to a stand-up comedy show.
Wed, Dec 10, 2014 • 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Stockwell Day, Senior Advisor, Chair of the Advisory Committee, Pacific Future Energy
We are blessed with a resource — oil — needed by people around the world. However, we are selling 99 per cent of that resource to one customer — the United States — and we are selling it at a significant discount.
Wed, Dec 10, 2014 • 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
A unique event featuring local media personalities provides an opportunity to take a look back at the top news stories of 2014 and make predictions on what is likely to capture the headlines in 2015.
Tue, Dec 09, 2014 • 11:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Jim Prentice, Premier of Alberta, President of Executive Council
We are pleased to welcome Alberta Premier Jim Prentice for his inaugural address to The Vancouver Board of Trade. The Premier's presentation will discuss what's at stake for our economic prospects in the coming years.
Mon, Dec 01, 2014 • 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Robin Silvester, President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Metro Vancouver
Join Port Metro Vancouver President and CEO Robin Silvester as he shares how responsible and collaborative long-term planning, pragmatic leadership and effective processes are needed to facilitate trade, protect the environment, and connect communities.
Fri, Nov 28, 2014 • 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Daniel Fournier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ivanhoé Cambridge
In his address, Mr. Fournier will present how this Canadian company is playing a key role in Vancouver's future by redefining the urban living experience and the retail landscape for future generations.
Wed, Nov 26, 2014 • 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Small businesses create jobs and make a significant contribution to B.C.'s economy. They need money to start, maintain, and grow their operations. A large portion of small business funding comes from entrepreneurs themselves and traditional funding sources such as bank loans. At some point, however, many businesses will turn to private investors.
Tue, Nov 25, 2014 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Mark Cohon, Commissioner, Canadian Football League
We are pleased to announce that we will co-present the CFL Commissioner, Mark Cohon, together with the BC Lions and the 102nd Grey Cup Festival.
Tue, Nov 25, 2014 • 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Calin Rovinescu, President & CEO, Air Canada
Mr. Rovinescu will outline how Vancouver is benefitting from a revitalized Air Canada, notably expanding Air Canada rouge service.
Thu, Nov 20, 2014 • 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
A core pillar of the Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) is to foster connections amongst women in Vancouver.
The WLC would like to invite you to an evening of connections and conversations at the elegant St. John Boutique.
Wed, Nov 19, 2014 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Kathy Kinloch, President, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Wed, Nov 19, 2014 • 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Vancouver Board of Trade's Networking Breakfast Series is a must-attend event for new and existing members, as they learn about services offered by one another and how they can positively contribute to Vancouver's business community.
Wed, Nov 19, 2014 • 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Shane Gibson, Sales Trainer, BuildDirect
On Nov. 18, Members of The Vancouver Board of Trade’s Company of Young Professionals program received a crash course in “negotiating to win” by Shane Gibson, an international speaker, sales trainer, and author of Closing Bigger.
Tue, Nov 18, 2014 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tue, Nov 18, 2014 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join us on November 17, 2014 when The Vancouver Board of Trade hosts Ambassadors from the four Pacific Alliance countries.
Mon, Nov 17, 2014 • 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join The Vancouver Board of Trade for a Fall evening of networking, Italian Style at Frankie's Italian Kitchen.
Thu, Nov 06, 2014 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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