Past Events
Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Michael de Jong, Minister of Finance and Government House Leader, Province of British Columbia
Join The Vancouver Board of Trade for an official address by B.C.'s Minister of Finance, The Honourable Michael de Jong, following the tabling of the 2015-16 Budget.
Mon, Feb 23, 2015 • 11:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Together with Urban Fare, The Vancouver Board of Trade invites you to a Members' Reception at Urban Fare in the False Creek Olympic Village.
Thu, Feb 19, 2015 • 5 p.m. - 7 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, Feb 18, 2015 • 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Over the last year CYP Members have heard from industry experts while developing expertise in presentation skills, leadership, and negotiating to win. This event with Great Canadian Gaming Corporation offers guests a unique opportunity to put their skills to use while supporting a local leader in the gaming industry.
Tue, Feb 17, 2015 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: John Clinton, Chair & CEO, Edelman Canada; North American Head of, Creative & Content
Results from the Edelman Trust Barometer are released annually at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland to an elite global business community. Join us in Vancouver on February 11th, where Edelman will present new 2015 data that shows how Canada ranks globally, and more importantly, what is going on with trust here at home.
Wed, Feb 11, 2015 • 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Howie Outerbridge, Senior Associate, Knightsbridge
Let the Leaders of Tomorrow Success Series equip you with the tools to jumpstart your career.
Tue, Feb 10, 2015 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Bruce Arthurs, District Vice President, Scotiabank
This session will provide Students in The Vancouver Board of Trade's Leaders of Tomorrow Program with a unique opportunity to meet and speak with senior level executives from Scotiabank. Executives will share insights into their career progression and ideas students may want to consider as they prepare for graduation.
Fri, Feb 06, 2015 • 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join your fellow Members of The Vancouver Board of Trade at a Members' Reception that will inspire you.
Thu, Feb 05, 2015 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Insights West and Miles Employment Group, in partnership with The Vancouver Board of Trade, undertook one of the largest surveys of its kind. The goal of the survey was to determine the answer to the question: If you could work for any company in B.C., who would it be?
Tue, Feb 03, 2015 • 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Rod Thomas, President, Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)
Mineral exploration and development play a significant role in both B.C. and the Canadian economy. Mr. Thomas will outline how Canada's rich natural resource endowment remains a pillar of the country's economic engine, and why maintaining the vibrancy of the sector will continue ensure economic growth, jobs and fiscal sustainability for Canada and Canadians in some of the most remote and rural parts of this great country.
Thu, Jan 29, 2015 • 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada
His Excellency will discuss the importance of achieving excellence in innovation in today's world and share his views as to how Canada can become a global innovation leader.
Wed, Jan 28, 2015 • 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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.
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