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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: AI Tools for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. If you’re growing your business\, it can help you create efficiencies and grow faster\, but you need to be strategic about how you use it. \nSo how do you identify where AI can be most helpful for you\, how much should you budget\, and how much time does it take to set up? Join WeBC to hear from two tech entrepreneurs who are leveraging AI to grow their businesses: \n\nLawrence Lewis is the CEO and Founder of OneFeather\, Canada’s only Indigenous technology company specializing in electronic voting and community engagement solutions.\nMaya Adly is the CEO and founder of ROAR\, a one-stop booking platform for service-based businesses.\n\nThey’ll share key AI tools\, how they’ve integrated them into their workflows\, and some lessons learned along the way. \nJoin WeBC for this free fireside chat to ask your questions and explore how AI tools can support your business growth! \nThursday\, September 19 | 1pm to 2pm PT | Free Virtual Fireside Chat \nFacilitator: Andrea Jacob\, WeBC Business Advisor \nPanelists: \n\nLawrence Lewis\, CEO & Founder\, OneFeather\nMaya Adly\, CEO & Founder\, bookwithroar.com\n\nThis session is available with simultaneous French interpretation. To request this service\, please email skillsdevelopment@we-bc.ca by September 10.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/fireside-chat-ai-tools-for-business-growth/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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SUMMARY:Landmark After Hours by HUB Office Furniture and Midtown Station
DESCRIPTION:Join Landmark district in the Landmark 6 courtyard for yet another exciting Landmark After Hours\, co-presented by HUB Office Furniture and Midtown Station. Join them on a crisp fall evening in Kelowna\, surrounded by the vibrant colours of the season\, for a night of networking and community engagement within the bustling Landmark District. \nFor more information and tickets\, visit Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/landmark-after-hours-by-hub-office-furniture-and-midtown-station/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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SUMMARY:Smart Connect Coffee - Rooftop edition
DESCRIPTION:Join SMAC and community partners on Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am for a morning of innovation\, networking\, and inspiration at Smart Connect Coffee! This event is designed for innovative professionals across all industries to come together\, share ideas\, and forge meaningful connections in a relaxed and inspiring setting with the beautiful rooftop views of the Innovation Centre. \nRegister on Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/smart-connect-coffee-rooftop-edition/
LOCATION:The Innovation Centre
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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SUMMARY:After Hours: Valleyview Funeral Home – BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join Uptown Rutland Business Association for after hours at Valleyview Funeral Home\, \nTo learn more\, click here!
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/after-hours-valleyview-funeral-home-bbq/
LOCATION:Valleyview Funeral Home\, 165 Valleyview Rd\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1X 3M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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SUMMARY:ConneXpo 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Kelowna Chamber is thrilled to present ConneXpo 2024\, a one-of-a-kind trade show\, expo\, and networking event all in one. \nMeet with unique organizations in the Okanagan and engage in a very special post-tradeshow CommerceConneX networking event at Sandhill Wines. Reconnect with friends and make new connections in our community. \n3:30pm – 5:00pm Tradeshow (complimentary glass of wine)\n5:00pm – 7:00pm Commerce ConneX (complimentary glass of wine and light hors d’oeuvres) \n*cash bar available \nAttendee Ticket price is only $15! You will receive a complementary glass of wine from our venue sponsor\, Sandhill Wines. \nThis event is open to members and non-members. All membership networking vouchers must be redeemed online.\n*Pre-registration is encouraged. \nFor more details and to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/connexpo-2024/
LOCATION:Sandhill Wines
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: The Funding Puzzle: Piecing Together a Growth Plan
DESCRIPTION:WeBC is hosting a fireside chat with women founders who will share their experiences accessing various sources of capital to drive the growth of their businesses. Join them to hear how these women are completing their funding puzzles by accessing other people’s money\, and taking risks to secure the funds they need to execute their growth strategy. This session will feature: \n\nErin Alexander\, Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Certified Investor Q&A© Trainer\nSamantha Matsuda\, Owner of Evolution Equestrian Co.\nAlice Couderc\, Co-Founder of Atome Bakery\nAki Kaltenbach\, Founder and CEO of Save Da Sea Foods\n\nThis session will be offered in English with simultaneous French interpretation. \nRegister for free!
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/fireside-chat-the-funding-puzzle-piecing-together-a-growth-plan/
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CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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SUMMARY:Downtown Kelowna After 5
DESCRIPTION:The next Kelowna Downtown After 5 will be held at Tourism Kelowna’s Visitor Centre on June 26th\, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. \nThis is Kelowna’s best business casual mixer that turns traditional networking into a chance to unwind and get to know your neighbours. \nGet your tickets today!
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/downtown-kelowna-after-5/
LOCATION:Tourism Kelowna Visitor Centre\, 238 Queensway\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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SUMMARY:SKY's the LIMIT - Cocktail style networking event
DESCRIPTION:Boss Babe VIP is thrilled to announce our partnership with KF Centre for Excellence for an extraordinary event: SKY’s the LIMIT. Join us for an uplifting cocktail-style networking event full of empowerment\, as we connect with women of all identities who share our vision of cheerleading each other to the top! \nHosted in the spectacular Hangar of KF Centre for Excellence\, you will hear the inspiring and motivating words from our KeynoteSpeaker\, Nadine Spencer\, CEO & President of BrandEQ Group Inc\, who will speak to all you Boss Babes about imposter syndrome and how to break through that glass ceiling. You’ll also hear from our Supporting Speaker\, Kierra Smith\, 2x Olympian. \nYou will also get to browse the vender tables\, enjoy wine from 50th Parallel Estate Winery and delicious appetizers provided by Kelowna’s newest hot spot\, Pretty Not Bad. This event promises to be unforgettable as DJ Shado sets the vibes for all you Boss Babes. \nThere are TWO ticket options available\, so please visit Eventbrite to learn more and get your tickets. \n 
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/skys-the-limit-cocktail-style-networking-event/
LOCATION:KF Aerospace
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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SUMMARY:Social Media Webinar
DESCRIPTION:If you’re tired of following trends and trying to stay on top of it all\, join us to learn about unique marketing strategies for your specific needs within your business marketing goals. We will also discuss how to be able to use social media marketing to help you\, work with you\, and enhance your business without losing your mind and feeling overwhelmed. \nWhere? \nThe comfort of your own Home\, or Office \nWhen? \nJune 19th\, From 11am – 12pm \nThis event is FREE and $10 for non-members. Sign Up here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/social-media-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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