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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Grow a Profitable Business with a Positive Impact
DESCRIPTION:Introducing our new Fireside Chats! These are free\, virtual sessions that explore different aspects of scaling a business by sharing the growth journeys\, knowledge and experiences of BC women. \nGrowing your business doesn’t need to mean abandoning your values. In fact\, you can grow a profitable business while also growing your economic\, social\, and environmental impact. \nWomen entrepreneurs are solving some of our biggest problems and integrating social responsibility into businesses in every industry. They’re contributing to systemic change and innovating how we do business! \nJoin us to hear from three BC women who are leading the charge: \n\nAllisha Heidt is a social impact entrepreneur whose passion for the environment has contributed to all of her life choices\, including the founding of two social impact businesses. Allisha wants to save this planet by changing consumption patterns through the zero-waste culture in her local and global community. She has over a decade of experience working in the sustainability industry\, helping to ignite operational change with small and medium sized businesses in British Columbia.\nLisa Hemingway is Co-owner and Director of Creativity & Opportunities at iilo Creative Alliance\, a full-service creative agency and Certified B Corp. She works with progressive impact businesses (B Corps\, nonprofits and social ventures) that have big goals to make positive impacts in the world.\nAnnelies Tjebbes is the Executive Director of Roots & Rivers – a strategy and evaluation consultancy serving social purpose organizations across Canada. Annelies’ team is committed to helping tackle the most pressing issues facing our global society and has supported over 75 socially-minded organizations to solidify their vision for the world and chart a clear path toward impact.\n\nJoin us to ask your questions of these trailblazing women and consider how you can grow your social impact as you grow your business! \nFacilitator: Cathy Burrell\, Client Services Coordinator \nPanelists: \n\nAllisha Heidt\, Founder + CEO of Chickpeace Zero Waste Refillery\nLisa Hemingway\, Co-Owner\, iilo Creative Alliance Inc.\nAnnelies Tjebbes\, Executive Director of Roots & Rivers\n\n  \nRegister Here >>>
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/fireside-chat-grow-a-profitable-business-with-a-positive-impact/
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SUMMARY:Free WeBC Business Loan Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the financing options available through WeBC! \nWeBC has a Business Loan Program\, and we are the BC Loan Fund Partner of the WEOC National Loan Program for women and non-binary entrepreneurs. \nIf you would like to access these programs to start\, expand or purchase a business you will need to participate in one of our free phone-in info sessions about the loan programs. \nDuring this session\, the facilitator will: \n\nReview our lending criteria for each program\nAnswer your questions\nAdvise you on how to apply\nProvide you with a resource package\n\nAn Advisor will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a loan. \nThis spring\, these FREE phone-in sessions are held every Tuesday from 12pm to 1pm PT. \nRegister free >>>
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/free-webc-business-loan-info-session-5/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Developing Your Business,Free Business Loan Info Sessions,FREE Info Sessions,Growing Your Business,Starting Your Business,WeBC Workshops & Events
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SUMMARY:BUSINESS WAYFINDING - Empowering Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join us in partnership with Community Futures Central Vancouver Island on April 23 for “Business Wayfinding”! \nThis free event offers advice\, skill-building\, resources\, and connections for job seekers\, business owners\, island entrepreneurs\, and organization leaders. \nOur Business Advisor\, Kelly Masson\, will join other local experts and community partners from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Gabriola Elementary Gymnasium\, so come say Hi\, no registration is required.
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/business-wayfinding-empowering-entrepreneurs-small-businesses/
LOCATION:680 N Rd\, Gabriola\, BC V0R 1X3\, 680 N Rd\, Gabriola\, bc\, V0R 1X3\, Canada
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