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SUMMARY:Special Luncheon and Conversation with BC Finance Minister
DESCRIPTION:The Hon. Katrine Conroy\, Minister of Finance & MLA Kootenay West will present BC’s Budget 2023 at lunchtime\, Thursday April 13 at the Royal Anne Hotel. Minister Conroy will give a presentation immediately following a buffet lunch and will take questions from the audience. \nThis is your chance to engage with a senior member of government face to face\, and get your questions answered. \nAbout the Speaker:\n \nHon. Katrine Conroy\, Minister of Finace & MLA Kootenay West \nKatrine Conroy has represented the West Kootenays as MLA since 2005. She is the Minister of Finance and the Minister Responsible for the Columbia Basin Trust\, Columbia Power Corporation and the Columbia River Treaty. \nShe previously served as the Minister of Forests and Minister of Children and Family Development. Katrine had a varied career before becoming a MLA and was one of BC’s first female power engineers\, an early childhood educator\, Executive Director of a multi service non-profit agency\, a college instructor\, and a small business person. Together with her late husband Ed\, Katrine raised four children and has nine grandchildren and\, for 42 years\,  has lived on their ranch in Pass Creek.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/special-luncheon-and-conversation-with-bc-finance-minister/
LOCATION:Royal Anne Hotel\, 348 Bernard Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6N5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Building Intellectual Property Skills | Startup Global
DESCRIPTION:​​This is the second of four webinars Startup Canada will host\, as part of the Startup Global 2023 program. These webinars will walk you through the tools and resources you need to get your business export ready. Each webinar will provide you with the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and organizations and build foundational relationships for entering new markets! \n​​ABOUT\nThis webinar will explore the importance of intellectual property rights in international trade and exporting. Participants will assess the nature and scope of intellectual property rights and look at the relationship between intellectual property rights and innovation. \n​​EVENT DETAILS\nThursday\, April 13\, 2023\n1 – 2 PM EST | 2 – 3 PM AST (please verify your time zone) \n​​SPEAKERS\nTBC \n​​WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR?\nEarly-stage entrepreneurs who want to better understand intellectual property rights and how it can help protect their businesses when they scale their business abroad. \n​​PARTNERS\nThe Startup Global program is powered by Startup Canada\, co-presented by UPS\, Export Development Canada and the Trade Commissioner Service\, and in partnership with eBay\, Scotiabank\, Google\, North Forge and GS1 Canada.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/building-intellectual-property-skills-startup-global/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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SUMMARY:Boost Your Business - Digital Transformation Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Boost Your Business through Digital Transformation – Help is available to transform your business\n\nWondering where to start when technology is evolving so rapidly? The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) allows organizations to access up to $15\,000 through the Boost Your Business Technology grant. Join our complimentary webinar with MNP to explore how businesses are using CDAP to leverage technology to standardize\, streamline\, and automate processes. A digital transformation can help: \n\nEnhance customer and employee experiences\nStreamline processes\nIncrease sales\nImprove profit margins\n\nGuest Speaker: Soumya Ghosh\, Director MNP Digital \n\nCost: Complimentary \nNo cost to attend for any individual or business in the Kelowna area and the Valley\, whether you are a Chamber member or non-member. Advanced registration through the Chamber website is required. Click ‘Register Here’\, the link to the Webinar can be found in your confirmation email.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/boost-your-business-digital-transformation-webinar/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelowna Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:hello@kelownachamber.org
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SUMMARY:Building Intellectual Property Skills | Startup Global
DESCRIPTION:​​ \nThis is the second of four webinars Startup Canada will host\, as part of the Startup Global 2023 program. These webinars will walk you through the tools and resources you need to get your business export ready. Each webinar will provide you with the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and organizations and build foundational relationships for entering new markets! \n​​ABOUT\nThis webinar will explore the importance of intellectual property rights in international trade and exporting. Participants will assess the nature and scope of intellectual property rights and look at the relationship between intellectual property rights and innovation. \n​​EVENT DETAILS\nThursday\, April 13\, 2023\n1 – 2 PM EST | 2 – 3 PM AST (please verify your time zone) \n​​SPEAKERS\nTBC \n​​WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR?\nEarly-stage entrepreneurs who want to better understand intellectual property rights and how it can help protect their businesses when they scale their business abroad. \n​​PARTNERS\nThe Startup Global program is powered by Startup Canada\, co-presented by UPS\, Export Development Canad
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SUMMARY:WorkBC - Health Care Hiring Event
DESCRIPTION:This event is to support local private Health Care companies that will be marketing positions such as BC Registered Health Care Aid\, Health Care Aid (non-registered)\, Companion/Home Support Worker\, Home Support Worker/Cleaner. The wages range from $18 to $25 per hour. I have attached the poster and graphic for this event.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/workbc-health-care-hiring-event/
LOCATION:WorkBC Kelowna Centre\, 107-1835 Gordon Drive\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 3H4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Work BC Centre - Health Care Hiring Event
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URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/work-bc-centre-health-care-hiring-event/
LOCATION:WorkBC Kelowna Centre\, 107-1835 Gordon Drive\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 3H4\, Canada
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