Business Events BC - June 2019

Last Updated: July 4, 2019

There are several business events scheduled for June. See below for some of the most exciting events that will be happening in BC this month!

We also recommend visiting smallbusinessbc.ca and reviewing their full event calendar and seminar line up. Please note details are accurate at time of publication, all summaries have been reproduced from host descriptions.

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Startup Basics – Session 1: Laws of Attraction
Host: Accelerate Okanagan
Target audience: Entrepreneurs
Date: June 4
Time: 12pm – 1:30pm
Location: Accelerate Okanagan Technology Association
Cost: $25 per session OR $80 for entre course
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Summary: In this session participants will discover the tools needed to identify consumer demand for their products and services.


Nanaimo Popup
Host: Small Business BC
Co-host: Nanaimo Women’s Business Network
Target audience: Aspiring entrepreneurs; Women entrepreneurs
Date: June 5
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce
Cost: FREE
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Summary: Learn about key steps in the business startup and growth process. Participants can also book a FREE 15-20 minute consultation session with a business advisor.


Summer Survival Tips For Business Owners
Host: Small Business BC
Target audience: Business professionals
Date: June 5
Time: 11:15am – 1:15pm
Location: Ricky’s Family Restaurants (Lougheed)
Cost: $5 (Member); $15 (Guest)
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Summary: Network with business professionals, grow your community, and discover new opportunities that can help set your business up for success during the Summer.


Network With Business Professionals
Host: NetworkNite
Target audience: Business professionals
Date: June 5
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Stages Restaurant & Lounge
Cost: $26.95 (USD) 
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Summary: Meet business professionals and build new relationships in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.


Startup Basics – Session 2: Pitching Power
Host: Accelerate Okanagan
Target audience: Entrepreneurs
Date: June 6
Time: 12pm – 1:30pm
Location: Accelerate Okanagan Technology
Cost: $25 per session OR $80 for entire course
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Summary: In this session participants will receive tips and resources that will help them perfect their business pitch.


Know Your Numbers
Host: Women’s Enterprise Centre
Co-host: Kelowna Women in Business
Target audience: Women entrepreneurs; Women business owners
Date: June 6
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Okanagan CoLab
Cost: $49
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Summary: Build your financial confidence at this workshop where you will learn what financial statements are, how they work, and how to use them effectively in business planning.


Boost Your Business
Host: Small Business BC
Target audience: Small business owners
Date: June 11
Time: 9:30am
Location: Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
Cost: FREE
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Summary: Discover the most up-to-date tools, insights, and practices for growing your business using Facebook and Instagram.


TechVancouver – June Edition
Host: TechVancouver
Target audience: Technologists
Date: June 11
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Telus Garden
Cost: $25
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Summary: Vancouver’s tech leaders and innovators come together to share their expertise and experiences about how to thrive in Vancouver’s tech community.


Session #3 – Business Building
Host: Accelerate Okanagan
Target audience: Entrepreneurs
Date: June 11
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: Accelerate Okanagan Technology Association
Cost: $25 per session OR $80 entire course
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Summary: In this session an Executive-in-Residence will teach you how to develop, access, and validate a model for your business.


Sprints: Time Factory Studio’s Solution to Save Your Business Time & Money
Host: DigiBC
Target audience: Small and medium digital media companies
Date: June 11
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location:
Cost: FREE (Member); $20 (Non-member)
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Summary: Work smarter, not harder! Discover the best practices that companies like Google use to build better products and services, while also mitigating problems.


Session #4 – Legal & Accounting 101
Host: Accelerate Okanagan Technology Association
Target audience: Entrepreneurs
Date: June 13
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: Accelerate Okanagan Technology Association
Cost: $25 per session OR $80 for entire course
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Summary: In this fourth and final session you will learn about several key topics including financing, accounting for startups, company structures, and legal needs.


Small Business BC Mix & Mingle
Host: Small Business BC
Target audience: Entrepreneurs
Date: June 13
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Small Business BC, Suite 54
Cost: FREE
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Summary: Entrepreneurs at any stage of business and from all industries are welcome to attend and network with their peers. Refreshments will be provided.


Indigenous Opportunities Forum 2019
Host: CN
Target audience: First nations communities
Date: June 14
Time: 7:30am – 12pm
Location: Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver
Cost: $179 (Member); $229 (Non-member)
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Summary: Indigenous leaders, industry leaders, and employers will discuss best practices and future investment opportunities to build strong First Nations communities.


Small Business Tour
Host: Vancouver Public Library
Target audience: Aspiring entrepreneurs; Small business owners
Date: June 15
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location: VPL Central Library
Cost: FREE
Summary: Attend this FREE drop-in workshop and learn about where to find resources for small business planning, market research, financial assistance, and more.


Start Smart 1
Host: Small Business BC
Target audience: Aspiring entrepreneurs
Date: June 19
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Small Business BC (Available to other locations via webinar)
Cost: FREE
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Summary: Learn about business structures, business planning tools, municipal licencing standards and more at this seminar designed for those in the thinking stages of starting a business.
 


Start Smart 2
Host: Small Business BC
Target audience: Aspiring entrepreneurs
Date: June 19
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Small Business BC (Available to other locations via webinar)
Cost: FREE
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Summary: Discover how to protect your business, yourself, and your employees.

 


Instagram Marketing for Busy Entrepreneurs
Host: Small Business BC
Target audience: Entrepreneurs; Small business owners
Date: June 20
Time: 6:00am – 9:00am
Location: Small Business BC (Available to other locations via webinar)
Cost: FREE
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Summary: Discover the power of Instagram as an effective channel for reaching your target market and promoting your business.


BCBusiness | Top 100: An Afternoon with Jim Treliving
Host: BCBusiness
Target audience: Business professionals; Business owners
Date: June 20
Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Cost: $12.50 – $299
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Summary: Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Top 100 luncheon. The special guest will be Jim Treliving, one of Canada's most renowned business leaders and star of CBC’s Dragon's Den. 


Tax Sense for Incorporating Your Business
Host: Women’s Enterprise Centre
Target audience: Women business owners
Date: June 21
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: Small Business BC (Available to other locations via webinar)
Cost: FREE
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Summary: Discover the benefits of moving a proprietorship or partnership to a corporation; learn about the tax advantages of being a registered corporation; and explore how to utilize the small business capital gains exemption to your benefit.


Pitch Perfect: Craft Your Startup Pitch to Success
Host: Small Business BC
Target audience: Entrepreneurs
Date: June 27
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Small Business BC (Available to other locations via webinar)
Cost: FREE
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Summary: Develop the skills needed to deliver a strong pitch in front of prospective lenders, investors, partners, and high caliber personnel.