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SUMMARY:2020 11 18 Build Grow Thrive
DESCRIPTION:Small Business BC\, alongside our partners at Island Savings\, is excited to announce the return of our popular Build. Grow. Thrive. virtual event series. This FREE day of education will equip attendees with the skills and resources they need to thrive within our emerging COVID economy.\n\nWhile we can't gather in person\, you're invited to join us remotely on Wednesday\, November 18th for a day of education that gathers our community to learn\, network and share their lived experiences during the pandemic. With small businesses encompassing 98 per cent of all business in our province\, we keenly understand the challenges entrepreneurs currently face. That's why each session on the day delivers practical advice tailored toward navigating our "new normal."\n\nAttendees can expect a series of engaging webinars\, panel discussions featuring local entrepreneurs\, a virtual tradeshow\, and breakout rooms for networking with fellow attendees speed dating-style.\n\n \n\nBuild. Grow. Thrive. Agenda\n\n09:30am   10:00am: Virtual Event Doors Open\n\n10:00am   10:10am: Introduction to the Event (Main Stage)\n\n10:15am   10:55am: Digital eCommerce 101   Elevating Your Digital Presence (Main Stage)   Presented by Digital Main Street\n\n11:00am   11:15am: Breakout Room   with Digital Main Street \n\n11:15am   11:55am: Accessing Capital to Help You Grow (Main Stage)   Presented by Island Savings\n\n12:00pm   12:15pm: Breakout Room   with Island Savings\n\n12:15pm   1:30pm: Panel Discussion: Small Business Stories   Starting and Growing a Business (Main Stage)\n\nEntrepreneurs Include:\n\n\n	Jill Van Gyn\, CEO\, Fatso\n	Teara Fraser\, Lead Executive Officer\, Iskwew Air\n	Miranda Lievers\, COO and Co-Founder\, Thinkific\n	Mike Willie\, Owner\, Sea Wolf Adventures\n\n\nModerated by Karley Cunningham\, Big Bold Brand\n\n1:45pm   2:25pm: Business Goal Setting for Entrepreneurial Success (Main Stage)   Presented by Small Business BC\n\n2:30pm   2:35pm: Closing Remarks (Main Stage)\n\n2:30pm   2:45pm: Breakout Room   Goal Setting for Success\n\n2:45pm   3:30pm: Post Event Networking\n\n \n\nAlongside hearing business tips and advice from the speakers and business owners on the Main Stage of the event - there is the opportunity to participate and engage with other small business owners\, teams and partners in our breakout rooms and networking sessions.\n\n \n\nThe Benefits of Attending Build. Grow. Thrive.\n\nBuild. Grow. Thrive. connects attendees with the province's leading tools and resources. Each session on the day will deliver practical advice tailored toward navigating our "new normal." Here are just some of the benefits you'll receive from attending:\n\n\n	Practical Insights from Industry Experts - Our speakers have been there and done that. They're ready to share insights gained from a lifetime of entrepreneurial experience. \n	Networking Opportunities - Opportunities to network with fellow professionals have been curtailed due to COVID-19. Mingle with local business   \n	Breakout Rooms -  Meet with our speakers in a dedicated space and ask them tailored questions relating to your business.\n	Community support    We are stronger when we come together. Learn from those experiencing similar challenges\, hear their stories and leave informed and inspired. Speak to fellow business owners\, and other small business partners.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Small Business BC\, alongside our partners at&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.islandsavings.ca/business" style="box-sizing: border-box\; background-color: transparent\; text-decoration-line: none\;">Island Savings</a>\, is excited to announce the return of our popular Build. Grow. Thrive. virtual event series. This&nbsp\;<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">FREE</span>&nbsp\;day of education will equip attendees with the skills and resources they need to thrive within our emerging COVID economy.</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">While we can&rsquo\;t gather in person\, you&rsquo\;re invited to join us remotely on&nbsp\;<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Wednesday\, November 18<span style="box-sizing: border-box\; position: relative\; font-size: 12px\; line-height: 0\; vertical-align: baseline\; top: -0.5em\;">th</span></span>&nbsp\;for a day of education that gathers our community to learn\, network and share their lived experiences during the pandemic. With small businesses encompassing 98 per cent of all business in our province\, we keenly understand the challenges entrepreneurs currently face. That&rsquo\;s why each session on the day delivers practical advice tailored toward navigating our &ldquo\;new normal.&rdquo\;</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Attendees can expect a series of engaging webinars\, panel discussions featuring local entrepreneurs\, a virtual tradeshow\, and breakout rooms for networking with fellow attendees speed dating-style.</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Build. Grow. Thrive. Agenda</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">09:30am &ndash\; 10:00am: Virtual Event Doors Open</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">10:00am &ndash\; 10:10am: Introduction to the Event (Main Stage)</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">10:15am &ndash\; 10:55am: Digital eCommerce 101 &ndash\; Elevating Your Digital Presence (Main Stage)</span>&nbsp\;&ndash\;&nbsp\;<em style="box-sizing: border-box\;">Presented by&nbsp\;</em><a href="https://digitalmainstreet.ca/" style="box-sizing: border-box\; background-color: transparent\; text-decoration-line: none\;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box\;">Digital Main Street</em></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">11:00am &ndash\; 11:15am: Breakout Room</span>&nbsp\;&ndash\;&nbsp\;<em style="box-sizing: border-box\;">with Digital Main Street</em>&nbsp\;</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">11:15am &ndash\; 11:55am: Accessing Capital to Help You Grow (Main Stage)</span>&nbsp\;&ndash\;&nbsp\;<em style="box-sizing: border-box\;">Presented by&nbsp\;</em><a href="https://www.islandsavings.ca/business" style="box-sizing: border-box\; background-color: transparent\; text-decoration-line: none\;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box\;">Island Savings</em></a></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">12:00pm &ndash\; 12:15pm: Breakout Room</span>&nbsp\;&ndash\;&nbsp\;<em style="box-sizing: border-box\;">with Island Savings</em></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">12:15pm &ndash\; 1:30pm: Panel Discussion: Small Business Stories &ndash\; Starting and Growing a Business (Main Stage)</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Entrepreneurs Include:</span></span></p>\n\n<ul style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin-top: 0px\; margin-bottom: 10px\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; font-size: 14px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Jill Van Gyn\, CEO\,&nbsp\;<a href="https://eatfatso.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box\; background-color: transparent\; text-decoration-line: none\;">Fatso</a></span></span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Teara Fraser\, Lead Executive Officer\,&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.iskwew.ca/" style="box-sizing: border-box\; background-color: transparent\; text-decoration-line: none\;">Iskwew Air</a></span></span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Miranda Lievers\, COO and Co-Founder\,&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.thinkific.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box\; background-color: transparent\; text-decoration-line: none\;">Thinkific</a></span></span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Mike Willie\, Owner\,&nbsp\;<a href="https://seawolfadventures.ca/" style="box-sizing: border-box\; background-color: transparent\; text-decoration-line: none\;">Sea Wolf Adventures</a></span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box\;">Moderated by Karley Cunningham</em>\,&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.bigboldbrand.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box\; background-color: transparent\; text-decoration-line: none\;">Big Bold Brand</a></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; 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font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">2:45pm &ndash\; 3:30pm: Post Event Networking</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Alongside hearing business tips and advice from the speakers and business owners on the&nbsp\;<em style="box-sizing: border-box\;">Main Stage</em>&nbsp\;of the event - there is the opportunity to participate and engage with other small business owners\, teams and partners in our breakout rooms and networking sessions.</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 18px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">The Benefits of Attending Build. Grow. Thrive.</span></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10px\; text-align: justify\; line-height: 25px\; color: rgb(23\, 40\, 86)\; font-size: 16px\; word-break: break-word\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Build. Grow. Thrive. connects attendees with the province&rsquo\;s leading tools and resources. Each session on the day will deliver practical advice tailored toward navigating our &ldquo\;new normal.&rdquo\; Here are just some of the benefits you&rsquo\;ll receive from attending:</span></span></p>\n\n<ul style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin-top: 0px\; margin-bottom: 10px\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: &quot\;Helvetica Neue&quot\;\; font-size: 14px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; line-height: 2\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 16px\; text-align: justify\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Practical Insights from Industry Experts</span>&nbsp\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 16px\; text-align: justify\;">-&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-size: 16px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; text-align: justify\;">Our speakers have been there and done that. They&rsquo\;re ready to share insights gained from a lifetime of entrepreneurial experience.&nbsp\;</span></span></span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; line-height: 2\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 16px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Networking Opportunities&nbsp\;</span>- Opportunities to network with fellow professionals have been curtailed due to COVID-19. Mingle with local business &nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span></span></span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; line-height: 2\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 16px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Breakout Rooms</span>&nbsp\;- &nbsp\;Meet with our speakers in a dedicated space and ask them tailored questions relating to your business.</span></span></span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\; line-height: 2\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-family: Georgia\, serif\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-size: 16px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Community support&nbsp\;</span>&ndash\; &nbsp\;We are stronger when we come together. Learn from those experiencing similar challenges\, hear their stories and leave informed and inspired. Speak to fellow business owners\, and other small business partners.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n
LOCATION:Online Event Register Here: https://www.accelevents.com/e/u/checkout/BGTIslandSavings/tickets/order
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