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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221022
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SUMMARY:2022 Small Business Week Summit
DESCRIPTION:Is your company prepared to thrive in the post-pandemic business landscape? The new reality for employers includes new business models\, changing workplace structures\, global supply chain challenges\, as well as employee and public demands to address climate change\, equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, justice and mental health issues. Join us for the 2022 Small Business Week Summit\, hear from experts with cutting-edge research and insights on the most important issues facing employers today and receive practical next steps on how small- and medium-sized companies can navigate today’s challenging business environment. \nWeek at a Glance:\nJoin us for one or all five of the virtual sessions below. Access is complimentary. \n\nMonday\, Oct. 17\, 8:00 am – 9:15 am: An economic outlook in uncertain times. How to focus forward and not just survive\, but thrive.\nTuesday\, Oct. 18\, 8:00 am – 9:15 am: The critical role of business in our reconciliation journey\nWednesday\, Oct. 19\, 8:00 am – 9:15 am: Prioritizing mental health in the workplace\nThursday\, Oct. 20\, 8:00 am – 9:15 am: Cyber risk requires cyber security. Are you safe?\nFriday\, Oct. 21\, 8:00 am – 9:15 am: Climate change readiness for small business. What you need to know.\n\nRegister here >>>
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/2022-small-business-week-summit/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Small Business Week 2022
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:bccc@bcchamber.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221020
DTSTAMP:20260417T022919
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SUMMARY:2-Day Entrepreneurial & Financial Capacity Workshop for Indigenous\, Métis and Inuit women
DESCRIPTION:Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations (CFDC of CIFN) is coming to West Kelowna TownePlace Suites by Marriott to deliver a 2-Day IWE Entrepreneurial & Financial Capacity Workshop.\n\nThis workshop is designed for Indigenous\, Métis and Inuit women who are interested in entrepreneurship. This workshop will give the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs guidance\, tips and resources to assist with pursuing their business idea.\n\nParticipants will receive a $250 honorarium to assist with travel and childminding.\n\n\n\nOnly a few seats remaining\, for registration please contact the Business Support Officer Chasity Jones at (250) 214-9888 or by email chasity@cfdcofcifn.com.\n\n\nDownload the event flyer >>>
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/2-day-entrepreneurial-financial-capacity-workshop-for-indigenous-metis-and-inuit-women/
LOCATION:TownePlace Suites by Marriott\, 3551 Carrington Rd\, West Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Small Business Week 2022
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221020
DTSTAMP:20260417T022919
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SUMMARY:Session 2: Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Own It & Move Forward
DESCRIPTION:Strong and Impactful: Leadership Practices for Women Business Owners\nLeadership Series Session 2\nOvercoming Imposter Syndrome: Owning It & Moving \nWomen business leaders at every level\, academics and even celebrities on the world stage have all said they’ve felt like a “fraud.” You don’t have to let imposter syndrome prevent you from exploring new opportunities and from taking credit for your own success! Whether you’ve experienced imposter feelings yourself or are simply curious about the topic\, this session will ensure that you keep moving forward with confidence. \nFacilitator: Susan Washington \nAll sessions are from 10am to 12pm PT\, and a recording will be available for 30 days after each of the live sessions. \nCost: Sign up for the entire series: $50. Pick and choose sessions from the series: $20 per session \n\nSeries schedule\n\nOctober 19 | Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Own It & Move Forward\, Facilitated by Susan Washington\nOctober 26 | Uncover Unconscious Bias to Become an Inclusive Leader\, Facilitated by Sandra Horton\n\nAll sessions are from 10am to 12pm PT\, and a recording will be available for 30 days after each of the live sessions. \nSession descriptions\nOctober 19 | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Owning It & Moving On\nWomen business leaders at every level\, academics and even celebrities on the world stage have all said they’ve felt like a “fraud.” You don’t have to let imposter syndrome prevent you from exploring new opportunities and from taking credit for your own success! Whether you’ve experienced imposter feelings yourself or are simply curious about the topic\, this session will ensure that you keep moving forward with confidence. \nOctober 26 | Uncover Unconscious Bias to Become an Inclusive Leader\nCreating a business culture where everyone feels they belong is a process. Whether you have a team or run the business solo\, you have the power to create a business climate where everyone is encouraged and expected to be exactly who they are—from your team to your clients and the community you serve. \nBy the end of the series you will have the skills needed to support your leadership style and the resources to support you as an inclusive leader and effective negotiator. \nOpen to everyone \nRegister here >>>
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/overcome-imposter-syndrome-own-it-move-forward/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Developing Your Business,Growing Your Business,Small Business Week 2022,Starting Your Business,WeBC Workshops & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="WeBC":MAILTO:hello@we-bc.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTSTAMP:20260417T022919
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SUMMARY:Nation2Nation: The Reality of Doing Business with First Nations in Prince Rupert
DESCRIPTION:NATION2NATION COMMUNITY SESSIONS  \nThe goal of the Forum is to bring together First Nations\, Government\, Industry & community leaders to continue the conversation about economic development & doing business with First Nations.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is open for both sessions. All the details can be found at: https://events.eply.com/Nation2Nation \nTERRACE \, BC\nSEPTEMBER 21 & 22\, 2022\nThornhill Community Centre\n3091 Century St\, Thornhill\, BC V8G 3S8 \nDAY 1\n1:00PM – 4:30PM Sessions\n5:30PM – 8:00PM Dinner \n DAY 2\n8:00AM-4:30PM Sessions\n1:00PM-3:00PM Workshop: The Transformative Pandemic\n5:30PM-8:00PM Evening Social \n\nPRINCE RUPERT \, BC\nOCTOBER 19 & 20\, 2022\nHighliner Hotel & Conference Centre\n815 First Ave W\, Prince Rupert\, BC V8J 1B3 \nDAY 1\n1:00PM – 4:30PM Sessions\n5:30PM – 8:00PM Dinner \n DAY 2\n8:00AM-4:30PM Sessions\n1:00PM-3:00PM Workshop: The Transformative Pandemic\n5:30PM-8:00PM Evening Social \nRegister at: https://events.eply.com/Nation2Nation
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/nation2nation-the-reality-of-doing-business-with-first-nations-in-prince-rupert/
LOCATION:Highliner Hotel & Conference Centre\, 815 First Ave W\, Prince Rupert\, British Columbia\, V8J 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Small Business Week 2022
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nation2Nation":MAILTO:events@nation2nation.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T090000
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SUMMARY:Business Women in International Trade and the Indian Market
DESCRIPTION:Canadian woman exporters are invited to learn the best practices for doing business in India Women exporters and entrepreneurs are invited to join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) for Business Women in International Trade and the Indian Market\, an upcoming virtual panel discussion centering on doing business in India as a Canadian business woman. Attendees will hear from an expert panel with experience on-the-ground\, and will also have the opportunity to interact with the panelists and ask questions. \nYou will: \n\nLearn the best practices for doing business in India as a Canadian woman exporter\nGain insights on India’s business environment and finding networking opportunities\nGet advice and tips on catalyzing international partnership\n\nDate: October 19\, 2022\nTime: 9:00 am – 10:00 am (EST)\nCost: Free \nFind out why the Indian market may be right for you. Register now.
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/business-women-in-international-trade-and-the-indian-market/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Growing Your Business,Small Business Week 2022,Trade Events
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SUMMARY:DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair
DESCRIPTION:WeBC will be an exhibitor at this event – be sure to come say hi! \nHeld annually in Surrey\, BC\, during Small Business Month\, the DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair supports diverse entrepreneurs to get the knowledge and tools they need to plan\, launch and grow their own business in Canada. \nOur 2021 hybrid event was a great success with 150+ attendees\, a dozen exhibitors\, two inspirational speakers including celebrity chef Vikram Vij and Freshworks CEO Samarth Mod\, and the presentation of our Immigrant Entrepreneur Grants. \nWe’re so pleased to announce that our 2022 event will be back in person with: \n\nFull tradeshow with information and resources about starting a business\nImmigrant business marketplace\nKeynote speaker Avi Arya\, founder\, Internet Moguls on “How to be a Fearless Entrepreneur”\nSponsor presentations\, including from presenting sponsor CWB\nOur new DIVERSEcity Business Pitch Competition for immigrant and BIPOC entrepreneurs — Dragons’ Den style with selection of three winners with prizes of $2\,000\, $1\,000 and $500. Apply here!\nPresentation of the CWB Women Makers and Creators Award 2022 (two prizes of $1\,000 each)\n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 19\, 2022\nTime: 3–7 pm\nCost: Free\nWhere: Surrey City Hall 13450 104 Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\nWho can attend: Any member of the public or DIVERSEcity client or connection interested in entrepreneurship or starting a small business in BC. \nRegister here >>>
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/diversecity-entrepreneur-small-business-fair/
LOCATION:Surrey City Hall\, 13450 104 Avenue\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Small Business Week 2022,WeBC Workshops & Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Diversecity":MAILTO:info@dcrs.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T190000
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SUMMARY:2022 Business Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Only one week to go before the Business Showcase — now back for its fifth year — in celebration of Small Business Week! On Wednesday\, October 19\, exhibitors will showcase their business to hundreds of attendees at the Executive Plaza Hotel in this tradeshow-style event. \nFREE ADMISSION! \nCome and connect with the community! We welcome both members and non-members. No registration or physical tickets are needed to attend the event. \n3 – 7 pm\, Wednesday\, October 19\nExecutive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre\n405 North Road\, Coquitlam BC\nFree hotel parking / a short walk from Lougheed Skytrain Station \nMeet exhibitors from the local business community.\nConnect with hundreds of attendees.\nDiscover new businesses and services within the Tri-Cities.\nSample a wide variety of food and beverages from local vendors.\nWin a door prize! Multiple prizes to be given out throughout the day. \nBut that’s not all — be sure to check out one of our “Ask an Expert” sessions. We have an amazing line-up of experts to answer your questions on accounting\, real estate\, digital marketing and much more! You can find more info about the individual sessions here. \nRegister here >>>
URL:https://staging.we-bc.ca/event/2022-business-showcase/
LOCATION:Executive Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre\, 405 North Road\, Coquitlam\, British Columbia\, V3K 3V9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events from Our Partner Network,Small Business Week 2022
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@tricitieschamber.com
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