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Greater Vancouver Board of Trade is pleased to be hosting the fourth annual Business Distinction Awards. These awards recognize businesses that have gone above and beyond to set themselves apart in the Greater Vancouver region
Thu, Oct 30 • 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Members are invited to attend our 138th Annual General Meeting where the new slate of Directors will be elected and the audited financial statements will be approved.
Fri, Oct 31 • 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Kevin Quinn, Chief Executive Officer, TransLink
Join TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn for an inside look at how the organization is reimagining the customer experience, investing in innovation, accessibility, and seamless service to elevate transit across the region.
Fri, Oct 31 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Mayor Mike Hurley, Board Chair, Metro Vancouver
Join Chair Mike Hurley for an update from Metro Vancouver, the regional federation responsible for planning and delivering essential services to over half of BC’s population.
Tue, Nov 04 • 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Essential strategy, resources, and coaching in dynamic workshops that equip small to medium-sized enterprises to scale up, develop, and execute an export plan.
Wed, Nov 05 • 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Virtual
This virtual workshop seeks to help individuals navigate psychological health and safety in the workplace and explore how a proactive approach and ongoing commitment to psychological health safety is a key component of healthy and inclusive workplace cultures.
Wed, Nov 05 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a practical and insightful event on the transformative potential of Agentic AI and how it can benefit organizations today.
Thu, Nov 06 • 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join us for an energized evening of networking at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Vancouver campus, where conversations flow and connections grow.
Thu, Nov 06 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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Keynote Speaker: Peter Xotta, President and CEO, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Join Peter Xotta, President and CEO of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, for his second annual “State of the port” address digging into how the port’s path forward is all about Team Gateway, Team B.C. and Team Canada.
Thu, Nov 13 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join fellow members, Directors, and Executives from both organizations for a relaxed reception marking the 70th anniversary of VIA Rail’s legendary train The Canadian.
Wed, Nov 19 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade is pleased to be working with Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. to offer How to Negotiate with Indigenous Peoples training.
Fri, Nov 21 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join us for our Annual Speed Networking Night, which connects established and emerging leaders from across Greater Vancouver.
Tue, Nov 25 • 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join us for an eye-opening discussion on how small business owners identify, prevent, and respond to fraud in today’s digital and economic landscape.
Wed, Nov 26 • 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Charlotte Mitha, President & CEO, BC Hydro
Join us for this free virtual session with BC Hydro to learn about opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses to access funding for equipment upgrades that reduce operating costs and improve energy efficiency.
Mon, Dec 01 • 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
6-month program designed for professionals in mid-career level such as managers and entrepreneurs who are looking to take the next step in their career progression.
Fri, Jan 09 ➔ Fri, Jun 12
Virtual
This virtual workshop increases awareness of mental illness in the workplace and provides tangible tools that small business owners, people leaders, and HR professionals can apply right away.
Wed, Jan 14 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Joy Johnson, President and Vice-Chancellor, Simon Fraser University
SFU President Joy Johnson will outline the university’s approach to research that delivers real impact, highlight opportunities for collaboration, and demonstrate how the post-secondary sector is helping to build a more sustainable and prosperous future for our province.
Fri, Jan 16 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This forum brings together leading economists, industry experts and government leaders to catalyze conversations and build momentum for policies and actions required to power a stronger, more competitive economy.
Thu, Jan 29 • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade invites you to join us for the 38th annual Governors' Gala and Rix Awards . This gala dinner brings together business, government, and community leaders to recognize and celebrate outstanding leadership in the Greater Vancouver region.
Thu, Apr 16 • 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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