Event Calendar
Small Business Week Power Lunch + Mentor Garden: Small Business Solutions from Locals for Locals
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PDT
Location
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Fees/Admission
Early Bird Rate (avail. until Oct 12, 12pm): Members $43 Non-Members $49
Regular rate:
Members $49 Non-Members $55
All prices are subject to GST.
Registration open until Wednesday, October 18
Contact Information
Olivier Dallaire Dumas -
Events Manager 604.932.5922 ext. 24
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Description
Power Lunch: 12pm-1:30pm
Mentor Garden: 2pm-4pm (FREE for Members)
Intel from businesses who are thriving in our current economy
We've assembled Whistler's small business superheroes for one powerhouse panel to share strategies that have led to their success. Enjoy a little storytelling packed with a lot of solutions from locals you know and love. Want to know how they did it? Just ask in the interactive Q&A portion of the discussion. We'll bring that uniquely Whistler brand of creativity to the table on key topics like rapid growth, staffing, commercial lease space and more so you can move from a state of "weathering the storm" to truly thriving!
Key takeaways:
- Winning strategies from local entrepreneurs to apply to your business
- Creative solutions to Whistler's trickiest business challenges
- Tips to grow revenue AND reclaim precious time
Panelists
Anastasia Chomlack
Founder, Whistler Wedding Collective
Anastasia Chomlack is an influential photographer and entrepreneur dedicated to helping women thrive in creative fields.
Eric Molnar
COO, Ridebooker
Eric has a background in Finance and Accounting and has made his home in Whistler because of the endless opportunities for adventure. This is a value that we want to permeate our organization: the love of the mountains.
Court Larabee
VP, First Nation Snowboard team & Owner, Blackbird Horticulture Services.
Labour sharing and strategies to tap into our local first nations community to build a long term local team
Sally Simond
Owner/founder, MiniOrganics Skincare Ltd.
In addition to an impressive career marketing some of the world's most iconic brands, Sally is creator of now Whistler-based luxury award-winning skincare line miniOrganics and her new Designed, Tested, Whistler outdoor adventure range X-tremeorganics.
Kevin Winter
Owner/Brewer, Coast Mountain Brewery
Founder and Brewmaster of Coast Mountain Brewing. An international recognized award winning brewer with over 20 years experience in the brewing, restaurant, hospitality industry.
Matt Delany
Owner, Arbutus Routes
A business graduate of the University of Victoria on Vancouver Island and growing up in North Vancouver, Matt is truly at home in BC's Southwest. He is an experienced guide with an energetic personality and genuine love for sharing nature and new experiences. Matt has been leading Arbustus Routes since the beginning in 2003.
Moderated by: Michelle Ratcliffe
Director, Member Development & Marketing, Whistler Chamber
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With community as a core value, Michelle works as Director, Member Development and Marketing for the Whistler Chamber. She pens a bi-weekly business column for the Whistler Question called THE BIG IDEA and serves as Vice Chair of Arts Whistler. When not writing and championing local business, Michelle can be found frolicking amongst the mountain bike trails and ski hills on her doorstep, playing hockey on a frozen lake or voraciously reading by a fire.
BDC Mentor Garden
following the Power Lunch, from 2-4pm
Package your inspirational Power Lunch with energizing speed mentoring sessions
FREE for Members. $60/session for future members
4 speed mentor sessions, each 20 minutes in length. Book one or all four? It's up to you how connected you want to be to the brightest business minds of our community and beyond. If you are unable to attend the power lunch please join us 2pm to kick off the mentor sessions. Complimentary tea and coffee will keep the creative juices flowing. Please remember mentors are here to share advice, not to be pitched.
Book your mentor garden session here
Anastasia Chomlack
Founder, Whistler Wedding Collective
Speak to Anastasia for: Collective creation, management of collective space, Women workforce in Whistler
Bio: Anastasia Chomlack is an influential photographer and entrepreneur dedicated to helping women thrive in creative fields.
Court Larabee
VP, First Nation Snowboard team & Owner, Blackbird Horticulture Services
Speak to Court for: Empowering First nations, support program for children, sport program, non-profit organization, coaching
Bio: Labour sharing and strategies to tap into our local first nations community to build a long term local team
Sally Simond
Owner/founder, MiniOrganics Skincare Ltd.
Speak to Sally for: Relocating and rebranding, health-focused product, health and sport marketing, international distribution, Canadian Trade Commission,
Bio: In addition to an impressive career marketing some of the world's most iconic brands, Sally is creator of now Whistler-based luxury award-winning skincare line miniOrganics and her new Designed, Tested, Whistler outdoor adventure range X-tremeorganics.
Kevin Winter
Owner Brewer, Coast Mountain Brewery
Speak to Kevin for: Building your tribe, local market, beer product, distribution
Bio: Founder and Brewmaster of Coast Mountain Brewing. An international recognized award winning brewer with over 20 years experience in the brewing, restaurant, hospitality industry.
Matt Delany
Owner, Arbutus Routes
Speak to Matt for: Growth and expansion, Commercial lease, Experience-based business model, sharing commercial space
Bio: A business graduate of the University of Victoria on Vancouver Island and growing up in North Vancouver, Matt is truly at home in BC's Southwest. He is an experienced guide with an energetic personality and genuine love for sharing nature and new experiences. Matt has been leading Arbustus Routes since the beginning in 2003.
Jackie Dickinson
Program Manager/Outreach Worker, Whistler Community Services Society
Speak to Jackie for: Advice, guidance and support with mental health in the workplace.
Bio: Jackie has been working in the field of Mental Health and Social Services since 2009 as an Outreach Worker and current Program Manager for Whistler Community Services Society.
She started her career as a teacher and high school educator. When not working she can be found running the valley trail and jumping in muddy puddles with her son and husband.
Toni Metcalf
Economic Dev. Officer, RMOW
Speak to Toni for: insights around Whistler's economic development plan and priorities for the resort's future, as well as drawing on her prior experience with developing strategic plans, pricing strategies and enabling business growth through operational efficiencies.
Bio: With over 15 years of experience in multinational corporations across Europe, Australia and Africa - including several CFO roles prior to relocating to Whistler for the ideal lifestyle - Toni brings a unique perspective to her role as Economic Development Officer for the Resort Municipality of Whistler.
James Kirkwood
Founder, Kirkwood Consulting
Speak to James for: advice to boost your sales, develop a killer marketing plan and strategies to motivate your team to succeed time and time again.
You will walk away with a fresh perspective, a strategic approach and on your way to achieving your key business objectives.
Bio: Develop a tailored strategic approach to increase sales, attract your ideal customer and motivate your team to succeed time and time again.
Caroline Bagnall
Founder, Connect Hospitality Strategies Inc.
Speak to Caroline for: Hospitality sector, education & trainings
Bio: Caroline Bagnall is a 20 year resident of Whistler, Hospitality & Tourism Professional, Adult Educator, and Sustainable Events Advocate.
Her widely-applauded communication skills, industry expertise and practical experience are augmented by professional certification in adult and ongoing education and facilitation skills.
Mehran Salimian
Senior Account Manager, BDC
Speak to Mehran for: Commercial account, banking, financing
Bio: Mehran Salimian is a Senior Account Manager, Commercial with the BDC with 12 years of experience in financing and banking industry, an accomplished professional with an MBA degree from UBC with focus on commercial credit and advisory services.
Josianne Fox
Founder, SmartFox Consulting
Speak to Josianne for: Guidance on all areas of Human Resources Management including recruitment and retention strategies.
Bio: Josianne is the Founder of the HR company SmartFox Consulting.
She has been working in the field for over a decade, combining experience from various industries.
Noel Fox
Founder, Freebird Agency
Speak to Noel For: Branding, Brand culture, Marketing solution
Bio: Noel Fox has over 25 years of experience building powerful brands.
Noel's clients have audacious goals and his speciality is providing the necessary branded building blocks to help them succeed.
Robin Ziebell
Founder, ReSolve 4 Life, A Well-BE-Ing Co.
Speak to Robyn for: Upliftment and empowerment through the application of new mindsets, habits and tools that support the alignment of your mind, body & consciousness.
Bio: With a Commerce Degree from UBC, 10 years working in the corporate environment, including 5 years at a Fortune 500 company before creating her own business, she makes the potent information she has gathered from a range of health professionals, enlightenment mentors, mindfulness experts, ancient wisdom and breadth of life experiences easy to understand and apply in your real day to day life.
Matt Davies
Director of Guest Service, Whistler Blackcomb
Speak to Matt for: Guest services
Bio: Matt is the Director of Guest Services at Whistler Blackcomb, and a 17 year resident of Whistler.
He has had a lifelong career of Service Leadership.
Cancellation Policy: Payment is non refundable for cancellations made within 3 business days of the event, or non attendance on the day.
If you have registered and paid for an event or training, you will be automatically added to the attendance list.