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SUMMARY:Young Professional Coffee Social
DESCRIPTION:Kickstart your day by making connections with young professionals\, alumni and postsecondary students at the Coffee Social on Wednesday\, March 19th\, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at UBC Okanagan Engineering\, Management\, and Education (EME) Building – 1137 Alumni Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC V1V 1V7. This is your chance to network with talented students\, alumni\, and professionals from different industries! Join us to connect with various community members in a casual and friendly setting. \nHere’s What You Need to Know: \nNo Entrance Fee: Coffee and snacks will be on us. \nCome When You Can: Drop by anytime between 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Stay for a quick chat or linger longer over your coffee — the pace is yours to set. \nDate: March 19th\, 2025 \nLocation: UBC Okanagan Engineering\, Management\, and Education (EME) Building -1137 Alumni Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC V1V 1V7. Building located behind the bus loop. \nWho’s welcome? \n\nJust moved to town? Perfect\, meet your first friends here!\nGrew up in the Okanagan? Be the guide for newcomers.\nNew to the business world or a seasoned professional? Share stories and insights.\nWhether you’re under forty\, over forty (and yes\, we don’t check IDs)\, or anywhere in-between\, you’re welcome.\nNeed that morning caffeine fix to kickstart your day? We get it\, and we’ve got you covered.\nLooking to make new friends\, find your community footing again\, or broaden your professional network? You’re in the right place\nNo membership\, no sales pitches\, just genuine connections. We’re here to celebrate what makes living in the Okanagan great.\nThe OYP Collective\, part of the COEDC\, is your gateway to connecting with other dynamic young professionals in our community.\n\nAbout OYP Collective \nThe Okanagan Young Professionals (OYP) Collective is a program of the COEDC\, and a hub of resources to help attract and retain talent in the region. There’s no membership and we don’t sell anything (other than why it’s so great to live here). All are welcome to come out and join to connect with other awesome young professionals in our community!
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SUMMARY:Navigate Shipping and Logistics for Your Agrifood Business
DESCRIPTION:Shipping agrifood products to new markets involves more than choosing a carrier. From packaging and labeling requirements to export documentation\, duties\, and insurance\, logistics decisions can have major impacts on cost\, compliance\, and delivery timelines. Join Export Navigator and guest experts for a 60-minute session on shipping and transportation considerations for agrifood exporters. This webinar will provide an overview of common shipping options\, packaging and labeling requirements\, and the documentation needed to move products across borders\, including export declarations and permits. Whether you’re preparing your first shipment or preparing to scale\, this session will help you understand your options and make informed shipping decisions. By the end of this session\, participants will be able to: 1. Understand key shipping and transportation options for agrifood exports\, including perishable products. 2. Recognize when duties\, taxes\, and insurance may apply to export shipments. 3. Understand the role of customs brokers and freight forwarders in the agrifood exporting ecosystem. 4. Identify packaging\, labeling\, and documentation requirements for exporting agrifood products. This session is the last webinar of a five-part series for B.C.’s agrifood businesses looking to grow as they seek new markets.
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