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Our purpose is to lead, unite and champion business to ensure Greater Vancouver is thriving and our region is the best place to live and work.

Welcome to both new and returning Rix Centre for Leadership Advisory Committee members. The Engaged Leadership Program is designed for managers and entrepreneurs ready to take the next step in their career progression. The program will provide resilient leadership training, mentorship, and community engagement opportunities for our future leaders. Learn more about the program here: https://bit.ly/3ShoeW1 2024-25 Rix Centre for Leadership Executive Committee Chair - Jessica Fletcher Vice-Chair - Lester de Guzman, MBA 2024-25 Rix Centre for Leadership Advisory Committee Nicole Clark, Connie Chong, Zameena Dadani, MPP, Lucy Day, Manpreet K Dhillon, Gina Iuliano, Travis Joern, Susan Lee, Emma Macklem, Moni Manhas, Adam McLeod, Graeme Majury CPA FCCA CAMS, Maryam Soltanieh, Amol Thind, MBA, Andy Tran, CPHR, Lenya Wilks, Darin Wong, MPA

Welcome to new and returning members of the 2024-25 Scale-up Centre for SMEs (SCS) Advisory Committee. The Scale-up Centre for SMEs (SCS) is an initiative of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade that aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the Greater Vancouver region. Through a series of curated events and roundtables, the SCS creates opportunities for companies to discover gaps, engage with experts, provide input on issues affecting businesses, and develop solutions that address obstacles to growth. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cKG24z

Welcome to new and returning members of the 2024-25 Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council Advisory Committee. The DLC informs every facet of our operations, and we look forward to their continued leadership in the coming year. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3R6kNRn Executive Committee 2024-25 Co-Chairs: Synthia Kloot and Ruby Ng  Vice-Chairs: Giselle Blackman, MBA, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, CHRL and Stephanie Redivo Advisory Committee 2024-25 Erin Barnes, Dexter Dong, Doramy Ehling, Peter Guo, Jennifer Ingham, BA, CFRE, Feezah Jaffer, Chandan Johal, CPA, CMA, MBA, Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee, Yat Li, Carson Loh, Mary Martin (she/her), CCIP, Chris May, Michelle Renee, Ramin Shadmehr (PhD Candidate), Natasha Westover, Kristin Wilkes

Take a look at photos from our Members’ Social at Deloitte Summit! Members got an excellent opportunity to network with fellow members. Register for similar events here: https://lnkd.in/gibagfa Andrew Pau Sarah Strong

A big thank you to Deloitte for graciously hosting the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and its members at their stunning office yesterday! We appreciate the warm hospitality and the opportunity to connect with so many incredible professionals. For those who missed out, take a sneak peek at our Members' Social at the Deloitte Summit – the perfect backdrop for a memorable summer evening of networking and new connections. Looking forward to more amazing collaborations!

The Engaged Leadership Program is designed for managers and entrepreneurs looking to take the next step in their career progression. The program will provide Resilient Leadership training, Mentorship, and Community Engagement opportunities for our future leaders. The Engaged Leadership Program consists of 20-30 hours of course material, community engagement, networking opportunities, and roundtables with high-profile business leaders over six months. All program activities will be scheduled beginning in January, and participants are required to attend all courses and roundtables and participate in events and community outreach activities. Deadline to apply: Monday, September 9 at 5:00 pm PST Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/grgm3Y5N

The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade welcomes the announcement by Labour Minister Steve Mackinnon that CN, CPKC, and the TCRC will enter binding arbitration, bringing an end to the national railway shutdown. This afternoon’s announcement from the federal government is welcome news. A prolonged work stoppage would have been disastrous for our national economy and our reputation as a trading partner. - Bridgitte Anderson, ICD.D Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/4dyunXR