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SUMMARY:What Exporters Need to Know About the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\nAre you up-to-date with the latest food safety regulations? If you are an agri-food business looking to export\, you’ll need to be in compliance with the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). Discover the key SFCR elements and the export requirement updates for countries in the European Union (TRACES) and China (CIFER) in our presentation with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). \nJoin this informative webinar on Thursday\, September 28\, to learn more about SFCR and participate in a Q&A session. Whether you’re importing\, exporting\, or selling agri-food products inter-provincially\, SFCR plays an important role in the process. \n\n\n\nWhat Will I Learn?\n\nReview key SFCR elements and export requirements\nUnderstand export requirement updates for the European Union (TRACES) and China (CIFER)\nConnect with CFIA to answer any questions related to SFCR\n\n\n\nPresented By\n\n\nChelsea Sang\n\n\n\n\nSmall Business BC’s webinars are delivered online via Zoom. A few tips to accessing your webinar content: \n\nOnce registered\, you will receive the Zoom link for the webinar twice: 24 hours before the start time and 1 hour before.\nRegistration closes 2 hours before webinar start time.\nMissed the live webinar? No problem. All registrants will receive access to the recording for seven days after the live session.\n\nQuestions? Contact info@exportnavigator.ca or visit exportnavigator.ca
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/what-exporters-need-to-know-about-the-safe-food-for-canadians-regulations/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Business BC":MAILTO:askus@smallbusinessbc.ca
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SUMMARY:Building your Business Plan: Formalize Your Ideas | Session 3 - Smooth Operator: Preparing for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Launching a business can be an exciting time\, and WeBC is here to provide guided support to make planning your business easier! \nStarting September 14\, we’re hosting\, “Building your Business Plan: Formalize Your Ideas” a three-part series designed to help women transform their entrepreneurial ideas into a viable business venture. \nThere are many pieces to consider beyond just creating a name and logo\, and it can be overwhelming to work through each one on your own. This series will walk you through useful resources and templates that you can use to create your business plan\, while connecting you with a group of women who are in the early stages of their business. \nLed by WeBC Business Advisor Archana Singhania\, we’ll work through the basic steps of starting a new business\, from determining your business workflow\, to gathering resources\, developing an effective marketing strategy and more. Together\, you’ll receive support\, share new ideas\, gain insight\, opinions and gather feedback in a welcoming environment. \nDiscover how to create a business that works for you\, so you feel confident sharing your business with the world! \nConnect with a group of women entrepreneurs\, meeting over three\, 2-hour virtual sessions to learn how to develop your business in a supportive environment. \n  \nSession 1 | Success Test: Is Your Idea Viable? \nDo you have an entrepreneurial idea but are unsure how to turn it into a business? Every business concept needs to be tested for viability before you jump in with both feet. Creating a viable business means not only making a profit\, but also structuring it in a way that fits your life and aligns with your goals and values. We’ll introduce you to the Creating Your Business Plan Workbook\, which we’ll use throughout the series to refine your business ideas. In this session\, you’ll get curious: Who will buy your product? What does a typical day look like running the business? Is your idea unique? Using hands-on activities\, we’ll: \n\nExplore what motivates you;\nDefine your business idea\, who you serve and what problem you solve; and\nIdentify the research that will assist in refining your business idea.\n\n  \nSession 2 | Pen to Paper: Developing Your Business Plan \nYou have your idea\, and have defined your business concept; now it’s time to map out your plan. Your business plan is a roadmap for how you will structure\, run\, and grow your business. It can help with decision-making\, long-term planning\, getting funding\, or bringing on new business partners.\nCreating a business plan is a big job\, so this session will give hands-on guidance as you work through each section. Using group activities\, you will: \n\n Develop your own goals and work through key planning areas\, including market research\, resources\, pricing\, operations and cash flow.\n Gain a strong understanding of how each piece of your business plan will come together to bring your idea to life!\n\n  \nSession 3 | Smooth Operator: Preparing for the Future \nWhat are some of the mistakes new business owners make and how can you avoid them? In this session\, we’ll show you how the proper planning and procedures can help you achieve smooth sailing. From ‘whoops’ to ‘what if\,’ Archana will identify typical mistakes and risks in running a business\, and help you to envision the best case scenarios for you to work towards. You’ll hear from other women entrepreneurs about their real life experiences and how they were able to adapt to changing circumstances. Together\, we will: \n\n Explore processes that you can use to avoid mistakes\, including workflows\, templates and procedures.\n Imagine possible risks to your own business and come up with plausible solutions so you can be confident in your future.\n Identify key operational decisions that need to be made.\n\n  \nSERIES DETAILS \nThursdays\, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT \n\n September 14  | Session 1: Success Test: Is Your Idea Viable\n September 21  | Session 2: Pen to Paper: Developing Your Business Plan\n September 28 | Session 3: Smooth Operator: Preparing for the Future\n\nWhere Virtual – Zoom \nPricing \n3 Sessions: September 14-28 – $50 \nWho is this for? \nThis series is designed for women who are ready to commit to turning their business idea into a workable plan. We also welcome women entrepreneurs who have launched their business\, and would like to create a business plan to refine their idea and processes. \n\n\n\n\nMeet the Facilitator\n\n\n\n\n\nArchana Samtani Singhania\, WeBC Business Advisor\nWith 10+ years of experience in business development & growth in food production\, retail and real estate\, Archana is no stranger to hard work. An immigrant to Canada\, Archana is a dedicated strategist who has driven entry and growth into new markets worldwide and has worked with culturally diverse customers & different target market profiles. As a FITT-certified Business Advisor for WeBC\, Archana she can help women with their import/export queries as well. She shares her real-world experience with women Entrepreneurs helping them to navigate all phases of organizational growth. She is passionate about harbouring open\, creative and inclusive work culture and is an advocate of creative expression and intellectual rigor. A dedicated learner\, she is resilient and driven – “Put me in any new situation – I will figure out all aspects of the how\, why and what.”
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/building-your-business-plan-formalize-your-ideas-session-3-smooth-operator-preparing-for-the-future/
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SUMMARY:Employment Services Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Struggling to find work in your field? Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants provides services to help you find skilled employment in BC that uses the education and experience that you bring to Canada. \nYou will gain insight about the employment services of KCR\, and more specifically about the Career Paths Program for Skilled Immigrants. Attendees will find out about the criteria and eligibility for the program and what it can offer to qualified candidates. An overview of the types of professions that the program supports will be introduced along with the industries in which professionals align with best in each of these streams will be discussed. \nThis workshop is for you if you are: \nPermanent Residents (in the last 10 years) \nMinimum 1- 2 years of prearrival experience in the desired occupation \nMinimum CLB 5 for English Proficiency \nREGISTER TODAY! \nThe Workshop is offered on zoom. Please register to receive the zoom link. \nThis event is hosted by the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrant Program at KCR Community Resources. \nhttps://kcr.ca/employment-services/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants/
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/employment-services-info-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelowna Community Resources":MAILTO:info@kcr.ca
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SUMMARY:Accelerating Housing in the Okanagan: Moving the Dial on Large Scale Solutions
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us on Thursday\, September 28 as we hear from some local professionals n the current state of housing in this fastest growing CMA in Canada where demand is far outstripping supply. Our three speakers will cover new options for purchasing (YeYe Housing Society/MLA Norm Letnick); Ryan Smith\, Divisional Director of Planning and Development Services at City of Kelowna; Brad Klassen\, Co-CEO Troika Management Corp. \nThis powerful combination of information\, including updates on recent funding to the City of Kelowna for housing from the province will be moderated by another specialist in the local Kelowna market\, Cassidy deVeer\, Owner/Operator 3rd Generation Homes. \nWe all know there is no magic wand that any one of us can wave over the enormously complicated issue of providing adequate housing at a cost affordable to our young workforce\, the swelling immigrant population\, and those residents already housed\, but wanting to change from rental to ownership or vice versa – and housing is extricably tied to labour issues\, especially as the Okanagan explodes as a desirable centre for work and permanent residency. \nAttendees will learn some new information\, and have the opportunity to ask the panelists specific questions. \n\nPanelists\nCassidy DeVeer\, Owner/Operator at 3rd Generation Homes \nCassidy deVeer\, a Kelowna native\, is the driving force behind 3rd Generation Homes. Established in 2010\, 3rd Generation Homes builds single-family custom and spec homes\, as well as townhomes and multiplexes. Beyond the construction business\, Cassidy has volunteered with the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA)\, including becoming the first female president of the Central Okanagan before eventually moving on to become the President of CHBA BC. During this period\, she actively participated in a number of stakeholder engagement sessions with the provincial government and held meetings with Premier David Eby when he served as Minister of Housing\, current Minister of Housing Ravi Kahlon\, and the new Federal Minister of Housing Sean Fraser. Cassidy has been a long-time advocate for home ownership and endeavors to enhance its accessibility for all Canadians. \n  \nBrad Klassen\, CFO and Co-CEO at Troika Management Corp. \nBrad is the CFO and Co-CEO of Troika Management Corp\, a leader in the construction and development industry in Kelowna and across Western Canada. Born and raised in Vancouver\, BC\, Brad graduated from UBC in 1986 and moved to Kelowna in 1988. Joining Troika in 2005\, Brad oversees the accounting and financing functions of the Troika Group as well as directing the Senior Leadership Team in strategic planning and development. Community involvement has included Kelowna Sunrise Rotary\, Kelowna Yacht Club\, Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission\, and Kelowna’s Gospel Mission. \n  \nNorm Letnick\, MLA Kelowna – Lake Country \nNorm Letnick was re-elected to a fourth term as MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country in 2020. He currently serves on numerous Select Standing Committees. Letnick has served on the Banff Housing Corporation which successfully built over 200 non-profit homes and the Kelowna Affordable Housing Task Force. He is the president of the YeYe Housing Society dedicated to building quality entry level housing for first time home buyers at approximately 25% below market price. Letnick holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Rhodes Scholarship nomination from the University of Calgary\, a Master of Business Administration from Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University and achieved candidacy status for a PhD. in Health Economics from the University of British Columbia. \n  \nRyan Smith\,  Divisional Director of Planning and Development Services at City of Kelowna \nRyan has worked with the City of Kelowna for 19 years\, first as a development planner\, then Subdivision Approving Officer\, Urban Planning Manager\, Department Manager of Community Planning and now Divisional Director of Planning and Development Services. Ryan has also spent time working for a private real estate development company where he collaborated on the development of townhouse and resort projects. Ryan has a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Certificates in Urban Design and Community Economic Development from Simon Fraser University and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. He has been a member of the provincial Subdivision Approving Officer’s Committee since 2010 and Co-Chair of this committee since 2016. He was instrumental in the development of the School for Subdivision Approving Officers and has been helping teach Subdivision since 2010. Ryan also helps teach modules as part of the MATI Community Planning Course and Capilano University Courses and is an avid cyclist\, trail runner and skier. \n\nRegistration opens at 11:30AM with the event to begin at Noon. \nPurchase Deadline: Tickets MUST be purchased before NOON on Friday\, September 22. \nCancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 5 business days prior to the event to be subject for a refund. \n  \n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nRegular Ticket\nSep 28\, 2023\n\n\n$67.00\n\n\n\nMember Discounted Rate\nSep 28\, 2023\n\n\n$52.00\n\n\n\nElectronic Luncheon Voucher (Membership Benefit)\nSep 28\, 2023\n\n\n$52.00
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/accelerating-housing-in-the-okanagan-moving-the-dial-on-large-scale-solutions/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport\, 5505 Airport Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 2Z7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelowna Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:hello@kelownachamber.org
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series - Housing in the Okanagan
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 28 as we hear from some local professionals n the current state of housing in this fastest growing CMA in Canada where demand is far outstripping supply. Our three speakers will cover new options for purchasing (YeYe Housing Society/MLA Norm Letnick); Ryan Smith\, Divisional Director of Planning and Development Services at City of Kelowna; Brad Klassen\, Co-CEO Troika Management Corp. \nThis powerful combination of information\, including updates on recent funding to the City of Kelowna for housing from the province will be moderated by another specialist in the local Kelowna market\, Cassidy deVeer\, Owner/Operator 3rd Generation Homes. \nWe all know there is no magic wand that any one of us can wave over the enormously complicated issue of providing adequate housing at a cost affordable to our young workforce\, the swelling immigrant population\, and those residents already housed\, but wanting to change from rental to ownership or vice versa – and housing is extricably tied to labour issues\, especially as the Okanagan explodes as a desirable centre for work and permanent residency. \nAttendees will learn some new information\, and have the opportunity to ask the panelists specific questions. \n\nPanelists\nCassidy DeVeer\, Owner/Operator at 3rd Generation Homes \nCassidy deVeer\, a Kelowna native\, is the driving force behind 3rd Generation Homes. Established in 2010\, 3rd Generation Homes builds single-family custom and spec homes\, as well as townhomes and multiplexes. Beyond the construction business\, Cassidy has volunteered with the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA)\, including becoming the first female president of the Central Okanagan before eventually moving on to become the President of CHBA BC. During this period\, she actively participated in a number of stakeholder engagement sessions with the provincial government and held meetings with Premier David Eby when he served as Minister of Housing\, current Minister of Housing Ravi Kahlon\, and the new Federal Minister of Housing Sean Fraser. Cassidy has been a long-time advocate for home ownership and endeavors to enhance its accessibility for all Canadians. \n  \nBrad Klassen\, CFO and Co-CEO at Troika Management Corp. \nBrad is the CFO and Co-CEO of Troika Management Corp\, a leader in the construction and development industry in Kelowna and across Western Canada. Born and raised in Vancouver\, BC\, Brad graduated from UBC in 1986 and moved to Kelowna in 1988. Joining Troika in 2005\, Brad oversees the accounting and financing functions of the Troika Group as well as directing the Senior Leadership Team in strategic planning and development. Community involvement has included Kelowna Sunrise Rotary\, Kelowna Yacht Club\, Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission\, and Kelowna’s Gospel Mission. \n  \nNorm Letnick\, MLA Kelowna – Lake Country \nNorm Letnick was re-elected to a fourth term as MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country in 2020. He currently serves on numerous Select Standing Committees. Letnick has served on the Banff Housing Corporation which successfully built over 200 non-profit homes and the Kelowna Affordable Housing Task Force. He is the president of the YeYe Housing Society dedicated to building quality entry level housing for first time home buyers at approximately 25% below market price. Letnick holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Rhodes Scholarship nomination from the University of Calgary\, a Master of Business Administration from Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University and achieved candidacy status for a PhD. in Health Economics from the University of British Columbia. \n  \nRyan Smith\,  Divisional Director of Planning and Development Services at City of Kelowna \nRyan has worked with the City of Kelowna for 19 years\, first as a development planner\, then Subdivision Approving Officer\, Urban Planning Manager\, Department Manager of Community Planning and now Divisional Director of Planning and Development Services. Ryan has also spent time working for a private real estate development company where he collaborated on the development of townhouse and resort projects. Ryan has a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Certificates in Urban Design and Community Economic Development from Simon Fraser University and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. He has been a member of the provincial Subdivision Approving Officer’s Committee since 2010 and Co-Chair of this committee since 2016. He was instrumental in the development of the School for Subdivision Approving Officers and has been helping teach Subdivision since 2010. Ryan also helps teach modules as part of the MATI Community Planning Course and Capilano University Courses and is an avid cyclist\, trail runner and skier. \n\nRegistration opens at 11:30AM with the event to begin at Noon. \nPurchase Deadline: Tickets MUST be purchased before NOON on Friday\, September 22. \nCancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 5 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\nSep 28\, 2023\n\n\n$67.00\n\n\n\nMember Discounted Rate\nSep 28\, 2023\n\n\n$52.00\n\n\n\nElectronic Luncheon Voucher (Membership Benefit)\nSep 28\, 2023\n\n\n$52.00\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/speaker-series-housing-in-the-okanagan/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport\, 5505 Airport Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1V 2Z7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelowna Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:hello@kelownachamber.org
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