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SUMMARY:Small Business Taxes: A Simple Guide to Getting Compliant in Year One
DESCRIPTION:Tax Planning for Start-up Businesses \nCourse Description\nIn the start-up phase\, there’s so many things for an entrepreneur to focus on. As you tick items off your to-do list\, it’s vital to stay on top of your sales\, income\, and corporate tax obligations. Don’t fall into the trap of waiting until tax season.In this exclusive tax webinar\, join Helina Patience CPA\, CMA\, a tax expert from Entreflow Consulting Group and learn how your small business can stay tax compliant from the early stages. You’ll gain valuable insights into key tax considerations and learn how to create a streamlined tax documentation process that will keep everything organized and stress free.By registering for this webinar\, you’ll learn effective ways to maximize your tax deductions and make informed decisions that will benefit your small business finances in the long term.Don’t miss out on this exclusive introductory offer!\n\n\n\nWhat Will I Learn?\n\nAn understanding of the latest small business tax laws and regulations\nBest practices for staying fully compliant and up-to-date with your tax obligations\nHow to calculate your tax obligations to avoid penalties and fines\nHow to avoid intentionally (or unintentionally) breaking tax regulations\nKey tips for developing an effective tax documentation process\n\n\n\nPresented By\n\n\nHelina Patience\n\n\n\nThis webinar will take place via Zoom. Instructions to join our Zoom meeting will be sent to you two hours in advance.Please note: all webinar participants will also receive access to a recording for seven days after the live session.\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/small-business-taxes-a-simple-guide-to-getting-compliant-in-year-one/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Small Business BC":MAILTO:askus@smallbusinessbc.ca
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: How Diversity and Inclusion is Changing Sports
DESCRIPTION:The Kelowna Chamber is thrilled to welcome Darrien McWatters\, a 2SLGBTQ+ activist and Operations Director at TIME Family of Wines\, who has also been working alongside organizations such as BC Hockey\, Hockey Canada\, and Advocacy Canada. There she is currently developing Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging programs within the hockey and sports communities. \n\nSpeaker Bio: \nDarrien McWatters discovered within herself to be transgender in 2017 at the age of 43. She came out publicly to the world in January 2018 and began her transition in late 2018. \nShe been involved in minor hockey both in Summerland and Penticton as a player\, a coach and an official. She has played since the age of 8\, and is now backstop on her women’s team\, the Trash Pandas in the Kelowna Women’s league. Her belief truly is that hockey IS for everyone! \nIn addition to playing and officiating\, she was appointed to the newly formed workgroup within BC Hockey for Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion and Belonging within the game\, as well as assisting Hockey Canada in policy changes and developing educational programming regarding inclusion\, and gender diversity and expression. Now\, as a board member of Advocacy Canada\, she encourages athletes of all ages and sports to continue their passion and help them find a place of belonging in whatever activity they pursue. \nIn the recent years\, she has created a fundraiser which supports high school graduating bursaries in Penticton and Summerland awarded to identifying 2SLGTBQ+ students or allies who work towards developing a better and safer community for those who identify. This fundraiser also supports several Okanagan and Fraser Valley Youth Programs for identifying 2SLGTBQ+ youth. \nShe has also written a memoir of her journey\, which is currently being edited for publishing. \nProfessionally\, she has been employed in the wine industry within the Okanagan for over 20 years and is currently the Operations Manager of TIME Family of Wines Ltd. She currently is living in Summerland and is a parent to two boys in their early 20s\, who also share the love of hockey with Darrien. \n\nRegistration opens at 11:30AM with the event to begin at Noon. \nPurchase Deadline: Tickets MUST be purchased before NOON on Friday\, June 9th \nCancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 4 business days prior to the event to be subject for a refund. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nRegular Ticket\nJun 14\, 2023\n\n\n$67.00\n\n\n\nMember Discounted Ticket\nJun 14\, 2023\n\n\n$52.00\n\n\n\nElectronic Luncheon Voucher (Membership Benefit)\nJun 14\, 2023\n\n\n$52.00
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/5649/
LOCATION:Coast Capri Hotel\, 1171 Harvey Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6E8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelowna Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:hello@kelownachamber.org
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SUMMARY:The Board Blueprint: Designing a Successful Governance Structure
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online webinar designed specifically for companies eager to delve into the intricacies of forming a board of directors. \nIn today’s rapidly evolving business landscape\, the presence of a competent and diverse board is crucial for sustainable growth and long-term success. This webinar will provide valuable insights into various aspects of board formation\, addressing key questions such as what constitutes a board of directors\, the significance of having one\, and when and how to initiate the process. \nDuring this insightful webinar\, we will cover the following:\n\nWhat constitutes a board of directors and its importance\nHow to initiate and establish a board for your company\nUnderstanding the risk-averse benefits of having a board\nMeeting the demands of funders: Why a board is essential for companies seeking investment\nEmbracing diversity: The significance of a board that complies with the 50-30 challenge\n\nAdditionally\, we will delve into the vital importance of embracing diversity within the boardroom. Recognizing the 50-30 challenge\, we will explore why having a board that reflects a wide range of perspectives\, backgrounds\, and expertise is essential for effective decision-making and overall organizational success. \nDon’t miss this invaluable opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain practical insights into building and maintaining a robust board of directors. We look forward to welcoming you to this engaging online event and helping you unlock the potential of your company’s governance structure. \nAbout the facilitator:\nThis webinar will be facilitated by Trish Mandewo\, who has served on more than 20 boards. Currently\, she is the First Vice President for the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM)\, and she sits on the Women’s Enterprise Center (WEBC) Board\, the SFU Beedie Advisory Board\, the Metro Vancouver Indigenous Relations Committee and The Black Opportunity Fund Governance Committee. \nShe is also the founder and CEO of Synergy Executive & Boards Consulting GroupSynergy. Synergy Executive & Boards Consulting Group is a pan-Canadian diversity-oriented Leadership Search\, Talent Aquisition\, Board recruitment\, HR Consulting\, Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Consulting\, Capacity Building company. They are headquartered in Vancouver\, British Columbia\, championing and leading the way in Black\, Indigenous\, and People of color (BIPOC) placements\, Governance\, DEI and Decolonization training. They are committed to helping companies create brave\, safe and inclusive spaces as well as build diverse\, world-class management teams through exceptional talent and solutions. \nWhen: June 14\, 1:00 – 2:00 PM PT \nFormat: Online – A Zoom link will be shared the day of the event.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/the-board-blueprint-designing-a-successful-governance-structure/
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SUMMARY:Market Research 2: Surveys and Focus Groups
DESCRIPTION:Market Research 2: Surveys and Focus Groups\nPrimary Market Research to Understand Your Customer \nCourse Description \nPrimary market research helps to take the guesswork out of important business decisions. Harnessing tools like surveys and focus groups\, it can tell you how much your clients will spend\, what motivates them to buy\, and a greater understanding of customer needs and pain points.Join Mark Eversfield\, Small Business BC’s Market Research Analyst\, as he teaches you effective tools for collecting primary market research. As a bonus\, purchase of this session includes a brief consultation with Mark Eversfield (appointment required) aimed at helping you make sense of your research findings.NEW: This session is hybrid and participants have the choice to join virtually or in-person at SBBC’s Vancouver office. \nTake advantage of SBBC’s early bird discount and get your business ready for summer. Register more than 14 days in advance of this session and enjoy 15% off the registration price. \n\nWhat Will I Learn? \n\nThe difference between quantitative and qualitative data\nHow to determine your business viability\nUncover successful methods of collecting data\nIdentify the key questions to ask when conducting Market Research\nTake away on-going information search and monitoring tactics\nKey tools for gathering information\n\n\n\nPresented By\n\n\nMark Eversfield\n\n\n\nThis session is delivered online via Zoom and in-person at our Vancouver location (see Google Maps). A few tips to note: \n\nRegistration closes 2 hours before the session start time.\nFor virtual registrants\, you will receive the Zoom link for the webinar twice: 24 hours before the start time and 1 hour before. For support with Zoom setup\, click here.\nFor in-person registrants\, please arrive at the SBBC office at least 5 minutes before the start time to check in.\nMissed the live session? No problem. All registrants will receive access to the recording for seven days after the live session.\nPlease contact us if you wish to switch your ticket type between virtual and in-person.\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/market-research-2-surveys-and-focus-groups-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Small Business BC":MAILTO:askus@smallbusinessbc.ca
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SUMMARY:Wing-working @ Downtown Kelowna After 5
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun evening of networking on the waterfront outdoors at the Tourism Kelowna Visitor Centre along the promenade. \nWe know networking can be intimidating sometimes. That’s why we’ve created wing-working! Be surrounded by like-minded young professionals as we visit one of the region’s popular networking events\, but with the support of each other! \nCome out to network and enjoy some refreshments at the Downtown Kelowna Association‘s After 5 networking event\, this time hosted and sponsored by Tourism Kelowna. \nBring your business cards or your phones and LinkedIn app and get ready to get connected with the Okanagan’s business community! \nAs part of your After 5 ticket\, you will receive two drink tickets and appetizers. \nHow it works: \nRegister with us through eventbrite and we’ve got you covered! \nWe’ll be connecting the group in advance\, and meeting outside the event before it starts. \nIf you need someone to help introduce you to people or to gracefully exit awkward conversations\, we’ve got you! We might even play some fun wing-working games to encourage us all to get out of our comfort zones and meet new people. Can’t be there for 5 p.m.? No worries\, you can always come in and find us (don’t worry\, we’ll send out more on that in the email). \nPrefer flying solo? Feel free to register directly at the Downtown Kelowna Association website \nAbout OYP Collective \nThe Okanagan Young Professionals (OYP) Collective is a program of the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission\, and a hub of resources to help build community and create opportunities for young people. There’s no membership and we don’t sell anything (other than why it’s so great to live here). All are welcome to join in to connect with other awesome young professionals in our community! \nAbout the Downtown Kelowna Association \nAt the Downtown Kelowna Association (DKA)\, we’re responsible for marketing\, promotion\, furthering trade and commerce\, and providing programs and services to local businesses that will assist them to thrive and grow in the Downtown core. Arguably Kelowna’s best business casual mixer\, Downtown Kelowna After 5 turns traditional networking into a chance to unwind and get to know your neighbours. These events routinely draw 250+ guests looking to socialize\, network\, share ideas\, and have a great time ‘After 5’.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/wing-working-downtown-kelowna-after-5/
LOCATION:Tourism Kelowna Visitor Centre\, 238 Queensway\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6S4\, Canada
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