Upcoming events

As part of the Planning for Regional Recovery and Disaster Resilience in the Metro Vancouver Region, the Integrated Partnership for Regional Emergency Management (IPREM) has extended an invitation to Community Futures to participate in an upcoming workshop on The Role of the Economic Sector. The purpose of the workshop is to explore the needs, roles and networks of the Economic Sector in a pre-disaster planning state to promote business and community resilience within the Metro Vancouver region following a disaster. Invited participants include Business Improvement Associations, Local Government Emergency Program Coordinators, Economic Development Officers, Business Continuity Professionals, Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade, Economic Development Associations, Tourism Associations, and members of the business community.

The Integrated Partnership for Regional Emergency Management (IPREM) is an inter-governmental partnership between the Province of BC and the Metro Vancouver Regional District – comprising 21 municipalities, one Treaty First Nation and one Electoral area – with the intent to provide regional emergency management planning for the region.

Location: British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
3700 Willingdon Avenue
BURNABY, BC 

Click here to register online.

Deadline for registration: Friday, June 28, 2019 by 4:30 p.m

Note: Parking and additional details to be included in a formal invitation following registration.

For more information, please contact:

Shannon Peterson, Senior Project Manager, IPREM.
shannon.petersongov.bc.ca (subject: Planning%20for%20Regional%20Recovery%20workshop)
Tel. (604) 586-4099

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

This two-part workshop will review the basics of Excel spreadsheets. Save and identify an Excel document, explore and identify ribbon components, enter data, explore basic functions and use basic calculations.

Location: Thompson Rivers University - 100 Mile House campus
808 Alpine Avenue
100 MILE HOUSE, BC

Registration: Tel. (250) 392-3626

Price: FREE, thanks to funding from Western Economic Diversification and the Canadian Red Cross.

9:00am to 4:00pm

This one-day workshop is a great introduction or refresher for new and seasoned leaders, board members and executive directors. Learn about all things not-for-profit, including governance, leadership, planning and human resources. Topics covered include:

• Not for profit Lifecycles – Overview of approach; capacity building
• Governance:  Definition; proactive succession planning
• Planning:  Leadership ladder; engaging volunteers
• Delegation:  Practices; when & why
• Engagement and Teamwork:  Drivers of engagement; cohesive teams

About Vantage Point: Founded in 1943, Vantage Point is a Vancouver-based not-for-profit organization that supports other non-profits by offering professional development training and workshops on board governance, leadership, performance management, and recruitment.

Location: Senior's Centre
461 Carson Avenue
QUESNEL, BC

Registration: Tel. (250) 992-2322

Price: Free, thanks to funding from Western Economic Diversification and the Canadian Red Cross.

9 am to 4 pm

Presented by Vantage Point, this one-day workshop is a great introduction or refresher for new and seasoned leaders, board members and executive directors. Learn about all things not-for-profit, including governance, leadership, planning and human resources. Topics covered include:

• Not-for-profit lifecycles – Overview of approach; capacity building
• Governance:  Definition; proactive succession planning
• Planning:  Leadership ladder; engaging volunteers
• Delegation:  Practices; when and why
• Engagement and Teamwork:  Drivers of engagement; cohesive teams

About Vantage Point: Founded in 1943, Vantage Point is a Vancouver-based not-for-profit organization that supports other non-profits by offering professional development training and workshops on board governance, leadership, performance management, and recruitment. 

Location: The Pioneer Complex
351 Hodgson Road
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC

Registration: Tel. (250) 392-3626

Price: FREE, thanks to funding from Western Economic Diversification and the Canadian Red Cross.

Register today! Seating is limited!

9:00am to 4:00pm

This one-day workshop is a great introduction or refresher for new and seasoned leaders, board members and executive directors. Learn about all things not-for-profit, including governance, leadership, planning and human resources. Topics covered include:

• Not for profit Lifecycles – Overview of approach; capacity building
• Governance:  Definition; proactive succession planning
• Planning:  Leadership ladder; engaging volunteers
• Delegation:  Practices; when & why
• Engagement and Teamwork:  Drivers of engagement; cohesive teams

About Vantage Point: Founded in 1943, Vantage Point is a Vancouver-based not-for-profit organization that supports other non-profits by offering professional development training and workshops on board governance, leadership, performance management, and recruitment.

Location: Cache Creek Hall
1270 Stage Road
CACHE CREEK, BC

Registration: Tel. (250) 453-9165

Price: Free, thanks to funding from Western Economic Diversification and the Canadian Red Cross.

The Vancouver Island State of the Island Economic Summit provides a venue and a forum for businesses and stakeholders on Vancouver Island to understand the State of the Island Economy. Youth, First Nations, Political Leaders, Business Leaders, Small Business and other inspirational leaders on Vancouver Island participate in championing actions which will position Vancouver Island in the Global Marketplace.

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