Looking for something fun to do or looking to meet like-minded people? Check out these events happening this month.
Pitch Night Vancouver
Host: Volition Events
Target: entrepreneurs, investors, educators, students, supporters
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Fasken Vancouver
Cost: By donation
Summary: Sign up to pitch an idea or just sit back and listen to others’ ideas!
Accessible Employers 101: Building an Inclusive Workplace
Host: Presidents Group
Target: Entrepreneurs, business owners, managers
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: SFU Harbour Centre
Cost: Free
Summary: This development training workshop will help you learn more about how to accommodate different employees, be an inclusive employer, and much more!
B Corp 101 - Learning to Measure What Matters
Host: BDC and VEC
Target: Entrepreneurs, business owners
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Location: Vancouver Economic Commission
Cost: Free
Summary: Learn about how to get your business certified or just measure how much of an impact it is making in the community.
Is Running a Business Right for You & How to Do It Successfully
Host: Starfish Coaching
Target: Entrepreneurs
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 2pm - 2:30pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
Summary: Learn about what it takes to set up your business and get some guidance on running it successfully from a serial entrepreneur!
An Introduction to the Last Planner System
Host: LeanU Consulting
Target: Entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers in the construction industry
Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 7:30am - 9am
Location: Accent Inns Burnaby
Cost: Free!
Summary: This workshop covers the 5 elements of the Last Planner System such as learning to master schedules, identify and remove constraints early into projects, and more!
Panel Series: New Decade of Social Impact
Host: RED Academy Vancouver
Target: Entrepreneurs, founders, business owners, managers
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: RED Academy West Broadway
Cost: $5
Summary: Hear from experienced speakers and join an interactive discussion on how you and your business can influence social impact.
Beyond the Ping Pong Table: Creating a More Playful Workplace
Host: Playficient
Target: Founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, managers
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Mobify
Cost: $40-$60
Summary: Want to learn how to boost your business’ employment engagement rates? Come check out this workshop to learn how you can create a more playful workplace catered specifically to your business and your employees!
Vancouver Business Referral Networking
Host: BNI Fast Forward
Target: Entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers
Date: Thursday, March 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 7am - 9am
Location: Chambar Restaurant
Cost: $35
Summary: Network with other local business owners, share what you do, practice public speaking, and ask for referrals all while enjoying breakfast!
For more events like these, visit smallbusinessbc.ca and review their event calendar. Please note all above event details have been taken from host descriptions and may be subject to changes.