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 Give 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 Post, Fast 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...
 Sun 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 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
 Board 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
 Give 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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See Vancouver Board of Trade's National Debt Clock relaunched Feb 3, 2009
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July 7, 2009
Dean Connor, President, Sun Life Financial Canada
SOLVING THE PENSION PUZZLE: From obscurity to the front pages
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July 8, 2009
LOT Student Interviews
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July 13, 2009
Executive Roundtable
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July 15, 2009
Networking Roundtable
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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
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July 16, 2009
9 HOLES OF GOLF AND DINNER
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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
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