FAQs

What if I am already a Vancouver Board of Trade member?

Members of The Vancouver Board of Trade who fall under the CYP requirements are able to apply to be a Vancouver Board of Trade and a CYP member. This means you now receive the combined benefits of being a corporate member of The Vancouver Board of Trade as well as The Company of Young Professionals. Please contact your Account Executive forfurther clarification.

What if I am a past Leaders of Tomorrow member?

As a past LOT member you are not required to fill in the CYP entry application form. The only requirement is that you fulfill the criteria of being under 32 years of age. Please contact Maria Braungart at mbraungart@boardoftrade.com to find out rates and to receive an application to re-apply. If you graduated fromLOT (proof of graduation certificate or involvement in the program is required), your year in LOT equals your first year in CYP. Therefore, you only need to complete an additional two years of CYP to obtain your CYP Engaged Leadership Certificate.

I have been a CYP member for a while. How do I get involved with the CYP Engaged Leadership Certificate Program?

Please contact Nicole Wears at nwears@boardoftrade.com and we can determine how many credits you have already obtained.

How do I submit and track my involvement with the CYP Engaged Leadership Certificate?

Download and print the PDF file named Activity Report. Please fill in all the documents required in the Activity Report and submit to Austin Nairn at anairn@boardoftrade.com for credit confirmation.

How do I receive 25% off the member rate at Vancouver Board of Trade events?

First, make sure the event is eligible for the discount. When registering online, under payment options you must click “Charge my member account.” Submit your membership number and in the comment box provided type “I am a CYP member and I receive 25% off the member rate.” We will then discount the member rate and send you an invoice for the difference.

What are the various types of events put on by The Vancouver Board of Trade?

Vancouver Board of Trade events presented in co-operation with CYP

These events have been selected as perfect opportunities for CYP members to enhance their leadership and networking skills.

Vancouver Board of Trade events presented in co-operation with CYP with a Speaker's Roundtable

At these events the speaker has agreed to stay after their lunch or breakfast address to The Vancouver Board of Trade and sit with a small group of CYP members to answer questions. These events are a fantastic opportunity to have a candid conversation with the speaker and are only available to CYP and LOT members.

CYP/LOT Business Objects Roundtable events

These events are similar to the Speaker’s Roundtables, but instead participants go to a company’s location. There, members are given the opportunity to ask questions about the speaker and their company over lunch.

SHEPA Circle™ events

SHEPA Circles provide the opportunity to share experiences, learn from others and be challenged in a network of support and encouragement. The key benefits from SHEPA Circles include:

• Sustaining what was learned during the workshop;
• Networking;
• Building confidence from actually ‘doing it’;
• Sharing your experiences and stories with other CYP members.

Leadership Skills Bootcamp

This is an annual event presented in co-operation with The Company of Young of Professionals to help develop the leadership skills of Vancouver's future leaders. The event includes some outstanding presenters and recognition of those working towards or to have recently completed the CYP Engaged Leadership Certificate.

What am I not eligible for as a CYP member?

As an individual cardholder, CYP members are not able to exhibit at Business After Business™ trade shows, and do not have access to corporate member savings including complimentary boardroom space, online job postings, and parking at the airport.