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Darcy RezacGive away your network
“In Darcy Rezac's book, Work The Pond! he turns this concept on its head by championing an ethos called Positive Networking®.” See article by Ray B. Williams and Board of Trade managing director Darcy Rezac, Financial PostFast Company & Psychology Today, June 28, 2009.

 

Members' Reception
Vancouver Board Members were treated to a wonderful reception at the Celebration Pavilion in Queen Elizabeth Park. Read more...

 

Dean ConnorSun Life president to tackle the pension debate, July 7
Recent financial losses and a tsunami of retiring baby boomers have sparked a heated pension debate. Join Sun Life Financial Canada president Dean Connor, July 7. Register now

 

General economic outlook upbeat in B.C.
The majority of British Columbians expect their personal financial status over the next year to “stay the same” (56%) or “improve” (26%). Only 15 per cent expect their status to deteriorate. See Mustel Group Market Research, June 25, 2009 (PDF)

 

Grayden HaywardGrayden Hayward chairs Airport Authority’s Finance and Audit Committee
Grayden Hayward, FCA, senior advisor to The Board of Trade and Board of Trade nominee to the Vancouver Airport Authority board of directors, has been appointed chair of the Authority’s Finance and Audit Committee. See story

 

Richard T. TurnerBoard of Trade governor (former chair) T. Richard Turner appointed to Vancouver Fraser Port Authority board
Canada's Transport Minister, John Baird, today announced the appointment of Mr. T. Richard Turner of Vancouver, B.C., to the board of directors of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority for a term of three years. See media release

   

Jake KerrGive time if you don’t have the money, says Vancouver Foundation chairman
“It’s easy to say right now: we have nothing to give,” but there is a way round it, according to Jake Kerr, CM, OBC, LL.D., chairman, Lignum Investments and Vancouver Foundation, who spoke at the annual Spirit of Giving™ lunch aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship, ms Ryndam. Read more...

 
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The cost of health care in B.C. is projected to rise at more than double the inflation rate over the next five years. What do you suggest be done to control these cost increases? (check as many as apply)

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July 7, 2009
Dean Connor, President, Sun Life Financial Canada
SOLVING THE PENSION PUZZLE: From obscurity to the front pages
July 8, 2009
LOT Student Interviews
July 13, 2009
Executive Roundtable
July 15, 2009
Networking Roundtable
July 16, 2009
Philip Mangano, The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness; Former Executive Director, U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
THE BUSINESS CASE FOR ENDING HOMELESSNESS
July 16, 2009
9 HOLES OF GOLF AND DINNER
August 11, 2009
Members’ Reception Boat Cruise
August 19, 2009
Networking Roundtable
September 10, 2009
Leaders of Tomorrow Graduation
September 16, 2009
Networking Roundtable
September 29, 2009
Professor Stephen Toope President and Vice-Chancellor, University of British Columbia
October 8, 2009
Paul Jenkins, Senior Deputy Governor, Bank of Canada
October 21, 2009
Networking Roundtable
November 18, 2009
Networking Roundtable
December 9, 2009
Networking Roundtable


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KEY ISSUES     more...

Board Letter to Vancouver Sun: Sentences should go up with the number of convictions. See letter

Message from the chairman: The Board does not support STV in referendum. See reason & letter

Latest federal crime action. See bills.

Canadian Chamber backs Board of Trade’s call for annual victimization surveys. See letter (PDF)

Crime soars to top ranking, latest poll shows. See poll (PDF) & Board action.

Vancouver confronts its demons

   
 
MEMBERSHIP NEWS            more...

Members' Reception at Unihealth
Business After Business at the River Rock Casino Resort
Business After Business at the Fairmont Waterfront
The Vancouver Board of Trade is on Twitter! Follow us @boardoftrade

SOUNDING BOARD             more...

Don RixChairman's farewell message

 

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Burrard Bridge bike lanes make Hornby Street merchants anxious
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Hydrogen highway takes change in direction
Thermometers in New Delhi topped out at a sweltering 48 C during the recent visit of Ballard Power Systems CEO John Sheridan -- the hottest...  Read More
 
Want that cool-looking iPod, kids? Here's how to get it
It's summertime. And the living -- for kids, at least -- should be easy.  Read More
 
Beware 'buy Canadian' backlash, we need the trade with U.S.
Some years ago, the organizers of a conference I attended kicked it off by passing out odd little gifts at the opening dinner.  Read More
 
AbitibiBowater appoints chief restructuring officer
AbitibiBowater has appointed Bruce Robertson as its chief restructuring officer to guide the company, which is under creditor protection,...  Read More
 


 


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