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Young Professional Volunteer Initiative
– Greater Vancouver Food Bank
January 7, 2012
On the first weekend in January 2012, the Community Outreach Events Committee of the Vancouver Board of Trade's Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) program headed to the warehouse of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society to help those in need this New Year. Read summary… |
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CYP Social Night
– Going Global
December 13, 2011
The Annual Company of Young Professionals’ Winter Social was held at the BC Showcase where over 100 guests had an opportunity to connect, reflect, and plan for 2012. Read summary… |
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Young Professionals Development Night
–Do’s and Don'ts of Business Strategy
November 16, 2011
Glenn Wong, founder of Catalyst Solutions Inc., addressed members of The Vancouver Board of Trade's Company of Young Professionals and Leaders of Tomorrow mentorship programs. Read summary… |
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Young Professionals Development Night
– Strategic Influence
October 17, 2011
While we may think of influence as a skill related to success in sales or politics, organizations are placing an increasing emphasis on influence to meet the demands of global competition. Read summary… |
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CYP Volunteer Initiative – We Day
October 13, 2011
A team of CYP Members volunteered at the 2011 Vancouver We Day, an annual event bringing together over 18,000 youth to Rogers Arena. Read summary… |
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Working Super Fair
September 20, 2011
The annual Working Super Fair was once again a tremendous success. A co-presentation from The Vancouver Board of Trade, The Vancouver Sun, The Province, and Working.com, Working Super Fair drew many of B.C.'s top employers and attracted over 2,000 candidates. Read More... |
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CYP Social Night – Lawn Bowling Tournament
August 18, 2011
Members of The Board of Trade's Company of Young Professionals (CYP) Program had a unique opportunity to connect while competing in the first ever CYP Lawn Bowling Tournament. Read summary… |
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CYP Social Night – Wine Tasting with Legacy Liquor Store
June 8, 2011
Members of the Vancouver Board of Trade’s Company of Young Professionals (CYP) Program were treated to an outstanding evening of Networking and Wine tasting hosted by Legacy Liquor Store. Read summary… |
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Volunteer Initiative – YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
March 31, 2011
Tuesday, May 31st 2011 marked the annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. Recognized nationally as one of Canada's most prestigious awards for women, the YWCA Metro Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards honour women whose outstanding achievements contribute to the well-being and future of our community. Read summary… |
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Development Night - Negotiating Better Results
March 17, 2011
Members of the Board of Trade’s Company of Young Professionals (CYP) and Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Programs had a unique opportunity to learn from two negotiation experts on June 1st. Read summary… |
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Young Professionals Leadership Bootcamp: Leading Change
May 3, 2011
The 3rd Annual Young Professionals Leadership Bootcamp sponsored by BCIT School of Business provided the Company of Young Professionals (CYP) and Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) members the opportunity to learn from the experiences and insights of several successful leaders. Read summary… |
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CYP Social Night: Vancouver International Auto Show
March 31, 2011
CYP Members had a phenomenal opportunity to experience the Vancouver International Auto Show. Guests were hosted to a reception at The Vancouver Board of Trade and some industry insights courtesy of Blair Qualey, president and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC. Read summary… |
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Bowl for Big Brothers Classic
March 10, 2011
Members of the Vancouver Board of Trade's LOT and CYP Programs showed their support for youth across the province while participating in the annual Scotiabank Bowl for Big Brothers Classic. This unique fundraiser brings together corporate and community teams each year to strike out at lower mainland bowling alleys. Read summary… |
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CYP Social Night — Dress for Success and Impress
February 17, 2011
This Social Night offered CYP Members a unique opportunity to visit the Bay and learn from several clothing experts about how to build an effective Business Wardrobe. Read summary… |
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Executive Roundtable with Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) vice chairman
February 16, 2011
This Executive Roundtable session offered members of the Company of Young Professionals (CYP) Program a unique opportunity to speak with Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) vice chairman David Schellenberg following his presentation to The Vancouver Board of Trade.. Read summary… |
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Development Night - Leaving a Lasting Impression
January 25, 2011
This event treated Members of the CYP Program to an evening of inspiration with SFU Business, Manager of Student Engagement, Mr. Sam Thiara. Read summary… |
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CYP Social Night – Holiday Open House
December 16, 2010
Members of the Company of Young Professionals (CYP) Program gathered for a lively evening of networking and holiday cheer. Read summary… |
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CYP Executive Roundtable with CGA Canada
November 25, 2010
CYP members met and spoke with Anthony Ariganello, president & CEO, Certified General Accountants Association of Canada, and Eamonn Siggins, chief executive of The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland at an executive roundtable. Read summary… |
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Development Night: Business Etiquette Training
November 16, 2010
Members of the Vancouver Board of Trade's LOT and CYP programs had the unique opportunity to hear from a Carey McBeth, Vancouver's leading etiquette and protocol trainer. Read summary… |
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CYP Social at the Granville Room
October 27, 2010
Members of the Company of Young Professionals (CYP) Program were treated to an outstanding evening of casual networking while enjoying Granville Room, one of Vancouver's premier Cocktail Lounges.
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Working Super Fair
September 21, 2010
Nearly 2500 candidates stream through the doors of the Vancouver Convention Centre for the Working Super Fair.
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Executive Roundtable with NYIT
August 27, 2010
Company of Young Professional (CYP) members learner about the 2010 Shanghai Expo from recent visitors Michael Geller and Kent Munro.
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Executive Roundtable with Labatt
July 14, 2010
LOT and CYP members took a unique opportunity to visit the Vancouver offices of Labatt Breweries for a casual lunch and presentation.
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CYP Social Night: World Cup Kick-off
June 9, 2010
The Donnelly Pub Group generously hosted members of the Company of Young Professionals (CYP) at their newest venue Cinema Public House for the World Cup Kick-off, CYP Social Night.
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Young Professionals Leadership Bootcamp
May 17, 2010
The annual Young Professionals Leadership Bootcamp once again provided those in the early stages of their career an opportunity to benefit from the insights of several successful business leaders.
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CYP Social Night: Beer Education with Labatt
April 20, 2010
Labatt generously hosted CYP Members for an opportunity to connect with others and become educated about beer. Labatt’s Beer Institute was the training ground for the event, and regularly hosts local bartenders to learn about various brands and serving techniques.
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CYP Development Night: Media Relations with CBC
March 9, 2010
CBC / Radio Canada kindly hosted CYP Members for an opportunity to learn more about the world of media relations. Guests heard from CBC’s Regional Communications Manager, David Jang and CBC’s News Director, Wayne Williams.
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How to Create a Lasting Impression
February 4, 2010
LOT and CYP participants were treated to an entertaining and inspirational, address by Sam Thiara, SFU Manager of Student Engagement.
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Cash Management 101: Identifying and combating common business pitfalls by managing through cash
January 12, 2010
KPMG’s Bina Mehta, Director of Cash and Working Capital Services, provided some insight into what businesses should do to anticipate and combat cash management pitfalls.
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Young Professionals Social Mixer:
The Art of Storytelling
December 15, 2009
Arts Club Theatre executive director, Howard Jang, and renowned artistic managing director, Bill Millerd shared insight into the business behind the Arts Club Theatre Company and the art of telling a compelling story.
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BC’s new gateway to Asia
November 16, 2009
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) hosted the “BC’s new gateway to Asia” event for CYP and LOT members to meet and listen to the distinguished guest of the evening, Tim McEwan, president and chief executive officer, Initiatives Prince George Development Corporation, speak.
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Networking with the Canucks
September 23, 2009
CYP Members ended the summer with a bang as they welcomed the return of the NHL Hockey Season. Members gathered to reconnect and discuss hockey strategy before heading over to General Motors Place to see the Vancouver Canucks take on the San Jose Sharks. Read summary… |
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A look inside Athletes Village
July 30, 2009
With the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games less than eight months away, CYP and LOT members were provided an exclusive opportunity to go inside the soon-to-be-completed Athletes Village on July 30. Read summary… |
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Leadership Forum 2009
June 17, 2009
Members of the Board of Trade’s Company of Young Professionals and Leaders of Tomorrow Programs gathered at the Rosedale on Robson for a Leadership Bootcamp. Read summary… |
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Young Professionals Social Mixer at The Lamplighter
May 27, 2009
CYP and LOT members gathered to meet in one of Vancouver’s historic public houses, The Lamplighter. Guests mingled with one another through a networking game that encouraged them to learn of each others education, travel, and extracurricular pursuits. Read summary… |
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Understanding financial statements with Richard Wong of First Choice Capital Advisors
April 23, 2009
Over 30 CYP Members joined the Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Canada to learn more about both the importance of understanding financial statements and key factors to look for when reviewing them. Read summary… |
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Exclusive Roundtable with Nikos Koumettis
April 15, 2009
Members of the CYP and LOT programs had the opportunity to partake in an exclusive roundtable session with several Coca-Cola executives following the Vancouver Board of Trade’s Distinguished Speaker Luncheon.
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CYP Shepa Circle Networking and The Art of Conversation
with Gayle Hallgren-Rezac & Judy Thomson
February 18, 2009
Gayle Hallgren-Rezac and Judy Thomson led a SHEPA CIRCLE™ with 50 members of The Vancouver Board of Trade’s Company of Young Professionals® (CYP) to discuss two of the biggest challenges of networking: The Art of Conversation and How to Follow Up.
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CYP –Shepa Circle
December 16, 2008
KPMG hosted a packed room of Company of Young Professionals members as they came to network and voice their concerns regarding the economy. Read summary and view photos… |
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CYP – Young Professional Social Mixer
November 5, 2008
Pop Opera, Donnelly Nightclub's newest venture was the venue for The Company of Young Professionals.
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CYP – Networking at OPUS Hotel
October 30, 2008
A sold out crowd of Company of Young Professional (CYP) members and Certified Management Accountants were treated to canapés and a memorable networking event at the OPUS Hotel. Read summary… |
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CYP – Shepa Circle Team Building
October 16, 2008
CYP members enjoyed a night of team-building exercises to learn more about one another before getting organized into their CYP Shepa Circle groups. The event was facilitated by Terreeia Rauffman, executive coach. Read summary… |
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Networking with the Canucks
October 1, 2008
It’s hockey season again! CYP members enjoyed a great evening of networking and hockey at the Players Chophouse Restaurant and Lounge with complimentary appetizers and a fantastic private reception. Canapés were served while CYP members had the chance to meet new and familiar faces. Read summary… |
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Leadership through stories
July 29, 2008
Sam Thiara, student affairs officer at SFU, gave a presentation on Leadership Through Stories at the Harbour Centre. Students and young professionals often have amazing life experiences during their personal development; however, many forget to share their stories about their journey. Read summary... |
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Young Professionals Social Mixer at Republic
May 28, 2008
The Company of Young Professionals and Leaders of Tomorrow hosted a social networking evening at Republic. Located in the heart of the Granville entertainment district, the entire upper floor of the nightlife venue was opened exclusively to our attendees.Read summary... |
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Business Objects Series roundtable with Elio Luongo, KPMG
February 28, 2008
Members of The Company of Young Professionals and Leaders of Tomorrow had the privilege of joining Elio Luongo, managing partner Greater Vancouver Area, KPMG LLP for a roundtable at their downtown office. Read summary... |
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Speed Networking
January 15, 2008
The Vancouver Board of Trade's Leaders of Tomorrow Program hosted an exciting night of speed networking at the Caprice Lounge. The event was attended by over 100 people and brought together distinguished employees from the business community, Leaders of Tomorrow Program (LOT) and Company of Young Professionals (CYP) program. Read summary… |
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The Hon. Michael Wilson, Canada’s ambassador to the United States
December 10, 2007,
Canada’s ambassador to the United States, The Honourable Michael Wilson, met with members of The Company of Young Professionals (CYP) and Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) program following his luncheon speech to Vancouver Board of Trade members at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle. Read summary… |
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The Hon. Colin Hansen, Minister of Economic Development and Minister Responsible for the Asia-Pacific Initiative and the Olympics Vancouver
October 15, 2007
The Honourable Colin Hanson challenged VBOT business leaders to play the lead role in developing the Pacific century economy and build strong relationships with Asian markets. Read summary… |
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