BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20171019T190000Z DTEND:20171019T203000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Small Business Week Power Lunch + Mentor Garden: Small Business Solutions from Locals for Locals DESCRIPTION:Power Lunch: 12pm-1:30pm\n\nMentor Garden: 2pm-4pm (FREE for Members)\n\n\n\nIntel from businesses who are thriving in our current economy\n\nWe'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!\n\n\n\nKey takeaways: \n\n Winning strategies from local entrepreneurs to apply to your business \n Creative solutions to Whistler's trickiest business challenges \n Tips to grow revenue AND reclaim precious time\n\n \n\nPanelists\n\n \n\nAnastasia Chomlack \n\nFounder\, Whistler Wedding Collective\n\n \n\nAnastasia Chomlack is an influential photographer and entrepreneur dedicated to helping women thrive in creative fields.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEric Molnar\n\nCOO\, Ridebooker\n\n\n\nEric 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourt Larabee \n\nVP\, First Nation Snowboard team & Owner\, Blackbird Horticulture Services.\n\n\n\nLabour sharing and strategies to tap into our local first nations community to build a long term local team\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSally Simond\n\nOwner/founder\, MiniOrganics Skincare Ltd.\n\n \n\nIn 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.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nKevin Winter\n\nOwner/Brewer\, Coast Mountain Brewery\n\n \n\nFounder and Brewmaster of Coast Mountain Brewing. An international recognized award winning brewer with over 20 years experience in the brewing\, restaurant\, hospitality industry. \n\n \n\n\n\nMatt Delany\n\nOwner\, Arbutus Routes\n\n \n\nA 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.\n\n\n\n\n\nModerated by: Michelle Ratcliffe\n\nDirector\, Member Development & Marketing\, Whistler Chamber\n\nWebsite | Linked In | Facebook \n\n \n\nWith 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBDC Mentor Garden\n\nfollowing the Power Lunch\, from 2-4pm\n\n\n\nPackage your inspirational Power Lunch with energizing speed mentoring sessions\n\nFREE for Members. $60/session for future members\n\n\n\n4 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.\n\n\n\nBook your mentor garden session here\n\n\n\nAnastasia Chomlack \n\nFounder\, Whistler Wedding Collective\n\n \n\nSpeak to Anastasia for: Collective creation\, management of collective space\, Women workforce in Whistler\n\n\n\nBio: Anastasia Chomlack is an influential photographer and entrepreneur dedicated to helping women thrive in creative fields.\n\n \n\n\n\nCourt Larabee \n\nVP\, First Nation Snowboard team & Owner\, Blackbird Horticulture Services\n\n \n\nSpeak to Court for: Empowering First nations\, support program for children\, sport program\, non-profit organization\, coaching \n\n\n\nBio: Labour sharing and strategies to tap into our local first nations community to build a long term local team\n\n \n\n\n\nSally Simond\n\nOwner/founder\, MiniOrganics Skincare Ltd.\n\n\n\nSpeak to Sally for: Relocating and rebranding\, health-focused product\, health and sport marketing\, international distribution\, Canadian Trade Commission\, \n\n\n\nBio: 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.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nKevin Winter\n\nOwner Brewer\, Coast Mountain Brewery\n\n \n\nSpeak to Kevin for: Building your tribe\, local market\, beer product\, distribution\n\n\n\nBio: Founder and Brewmaster of Coast Mountain Brewing. An international recognized award winning brewer with over 20 years experience in the brewing\, restaurant\, hospitality industry. \n\n \n\n\n\nMatt Delany\n\nOwner\, Arbutus Routes\n\n\n\nSpeak to Matt for: Growth and expansion\, Commercial lease\, Experience-based business model\, sharing commercial space\n\n\n\nBio: 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.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJackie Dickinson\n\nProgram Manager/Outreach Worker\, Whistler Community Services Society\n\n \n\nSpeak to Jackie for: Advice\, guidance and support with mental health in the workplace.\n\n \n\nBio: 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.\n\nShe 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.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nToni Metcalf\n\nEconomic Dev. Officer\, RMOW\n\n \n\nSpeak 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.\n\n \n\nBio: 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames Kirkwood \n\nFounder\, Kirkwood Consulting\n\n \n\nSpeak 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.\n\nYou will walk away with a fresh perspective\, a strategic approach and on your way to achieving your key business objectives.\n\n \n\nBio: Develop a tailored strategic approach to increase sales\, attract your ideal customer and motivate your team to succeed time and time again.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nCaroline Bagnall\n\nFounder\, Connect Hospitality Strategies Inc.\n\n \n\nSpeak to Caroline for: Hospitality sector\, education & trainings\n\n \n\nBio: Caroline Bagnall is a 20 year resident of Whistler\, Hospitality & Tourism Professional\, Adult Educator\, and Sustainable Events Advocate.\n\nHer widely-applauded communication skills\, industry expertise and practical experience are augmented by professional certification in adult and ongoing education and facilitation skills.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMehran Salimian\n\nSenior Account Manager\, BDC\n\n \n\nSpeak to Mehran for: Commercial account\, banking\, financing\n\n \n\nBio: 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.\n\n \n\n\n\nJosianne Fox \n\nFounder\, SmartFox Consulting\n\n \n\nSpeak to Josianne for: Guidance on all areas of Human Resources Management including recruitment and retention strategies. \n\n \n\nBio: Josianne is the Founder of the HR company SmartFox Consulting.\n\nShe has been working in the field for over a decade\, combining experience from various industries. \n\n \n\n\n\nNoel Fox\n\nFounder\, Freebird Agency\n\n \n\nSpeak to Noel For: Branding\, Brand culture\, Marketing solution\n\n \n\nBio: Noel Fox has over 25 years of experience building powerful brands.\n\nNoel's clients have audacious goals and his speciality is providing the necessary branded building blocks to help them succeed.\n\n \n\n\n\nRobin Ziebell\n\nFounder\, ReSolve 4 Life\, A Well-BE-Ing Co. \n\n \n\nSpeak to Robyn for: Upliftment and empowerment through the application of new mindsets\, habits and tools that support the alignment of your mind\, body & consciousness.\n\n \n\nBio: 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. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Davies\n\nDirector of Guest Service\, Whistler Blackcomb\n\n \n\nSpeak to Matt for: Guest services\n\n \n\nBio: Matt is the Director of Guest Services at Whistler Blackcomb\, and a 17 year resident of Whistler. \n\nHe has had a lifelong career of Service Leadership.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: Payment is non refundable for cancellations made within 3 business days of the event\, or non attendance on the day.\n\nIf you have registered and paid for an event or training\, you will be automatically added to the attendance list. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Power Lunch: 12pm-1:30pm
\nMentor Garden: 2pm-4pm (FREE for Members)
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\nIntel from businesses who are thriving in our current economy
\nWe'\;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!
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\nKey takeaways: \n\n  \;
\nPanelists
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\nAnastasia Chomlack
\nFounder\, Whistler Wedding Collective
\n \;
\nAnastasia Chomlack is an influential photographer and entrepreneur dedicated to helping women thrive in creative fields.
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\nEric Molnar
\nCOO\, Ridebooker
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\nEric 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.
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\nCourt Larabee
\nVP\, First Nation Snowboard team &\; Owner\, Blackbird Horticulture Services.
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\nLabour sharing and strategies to tap into our local first nations community to build a long term local team
\n \;
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\nSally Simond
\nOwner/founder\, MiniOrganics Skincare Ltd.
\n \;
\nIn 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.
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\nKevin Winter
\nOwner/Brewer\, Coast Mountain Brewery
\n \;
\nFounder and Brewmaster of Coast Mountain Brewing. An international recognized award winning brewer with over 20 years experience in the brewing\, restaurant\, \;hospitality industry. \;
\n \;
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\nMatt Delany
\nOwner\, Arbutus Routes
\n \;
\nA 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.
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\nModerated by: \; Michelle Ratcliffe
\nDirector\, Member Development &\; Marketing\, Whistler Chamber
\nWebsite \; | \; Linked In  \;| \; Facebook \;
\n \;
\nWith 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.
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\nBDC Mentor Garden
\nfollowing the Power Lunch\, from 2-4pm
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\nPackage your inspirational Power Lunch with energizing speed mentoring sessions
\nFREE for Members. $60/session for future members
\n
\n4 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.
\n
\nBook your mentor garden session here
\n
\nAnastasia Chomlack
\nFounder\, Whistler Wedding Collective
\n \;
\nSpeak to Anastasia for: Collective creation\, management of collective space\, Women workforce in Whistler
\n
\nBio: Anastasia Chomlack is an influential photographer and entrepreneur dedicated to helping women thrive in creative fields.
\n \;
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\nCourt Larabee
\nVP\, First Nation Snowboard team &\; Owner\, Blackbird Horticulture Services
\n \;
\nSpeak to Court for: Empowering First nations\, support program for children\, sport program\, non-profit organization\, coaching
\n
\nBio: Labour sharing and strategies to tap into our local first nations community to build a long term local team
\n \;
\n
\nSally Simond
\nOwner/founder\, MiniOrganics Skincare Ltd.
\n
\nSpeak to Sally for: Relocating and rebranding\, health-focused product\, health and sport marketing\, international distribution\, Canadian Trade Commission\,
\n
\nBio: 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.
\n \;
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\n
\nKevin Winter
\nOwner Brewer\, Coast Mountain Brewery
\n \;
\nSpeak to Kevin for: Building your tribe\, local market\, beer product\, distribution
\n
\nBio: Founder and Brewmaster of Coast Mountain Brewing. An international recognized award winning brewer with over 20 years experience in the brewing\, restaurant\, \;hospitality industry. \;
\n \;
\n
\nMatt Delany
\nOwner\, Arbutus Routes
\n
\nSpeak to Matt for: Growth and expansion\, Commercial lease\, Experience-based business model\, sharing commercial space
\n
\nBio: 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.
\n
\n \;
\n
\nJackie Dickinson
\nProgram Manager/Outreach Worker\, Whistler Community Services Society
\n \;
\nSpeak to Jackie for: Advice\, guidance and support with mental health in the workplace.
\n \;
\nBio: 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.
\nShe 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.
\n \;
\n
\n
\nToni Metcalf
\nEconomic Dev. Officer\, RMOW
\n \;
\nSpeak 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.
\n \;
\nBio: 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.
\n
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\nJames Kirkwood
\nFounder\, Kirkwood Consulting
\n \;
\nSpeak 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.
\nYou will walk away with a fresh perspective\, a strategic approach and on your way to achieving your key business objectives.
\n \;
\nBio: Develop a tailored strategic approach to increase \;sales\, attract your ideal customer and motivate your team to succeed time and \;time again.
\n \;
\n
\n
\nCaroline Bagnall
\nFounder\, Connect Hospitality Strategies Inc.
\n \;
\nSpeak to Caroline for: Hospitality sector\, education &\; trainings
\n \;
\nBio: Caroline Bagnall is a 20 year resident of Whistler\, Hospitality &\; Tourism Professional\, Adult Educator\, and Sustainable Events Advocate.
\nHer widely-applauded communication skills\, industry expertise and practical experience are augmented by professional certification in adult and ongoing education and facilitation skills.
\n \;
\n
\n
\nMehran Salimian
\nSenior Account Manager\, BDC
\n \;
\nSpeak to Mehran for: Commercial account\, banking\, financing
\n \;
\nBio: 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.
\n \;
\n
\nJosianne Fox­\;
\nFounder\, SmartFox Consulting
\n \;
\nSpeak to Josianne for: Guidance on all areas of Human Resources Management including recruitment and retention strategies. \;
\n \;
\nBio: Josianne is the Founder of the HR company SmartFox Consulting.
\nShe has been working in the field for over a decade\, combining experience from various industries.  \;
\n \;
\n
\nNoel Fox
\nFounder\, Freebird Agency
\n \;
\nSpeak to Noel For: Branding\, Brand culture\, Marketing solution
\n \;
\nBio: Noel Fox has over 25 years of experience building powerful brands.
\nNoel'\;s clients have audacious goals and his speciality is providing the necessary branded building blocks to help them succeed.
\n \;
\n
\nRobin Ziebell
\nFounder\,  \;ReSolve 4 Life\, A Well-BE-Ing Co. \;
\n \;
\nSpeak to Robyn for: Upliftment and empowerment through the \;application of new mindsets\, habits and tools that support the alignment of your mind\, body &\; consciousness.
\n \;
\nBio: 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.
\n \;
\n
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\nMatt Davies
\nDirector of Guest Service\, Whistler Blackcomb
\n \;
\nSpeak to Matt for: Guest services
\n \;
\nBio: Matt is the Director of Guest Services at Whistler Blackcomb\, and a 17 year resident of Whistler. \;  \;
\nHe has had a lifelong career of Service Leadership.
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\nCancellation Policy: Payment is non refundable for cancellations made within 3 business days of the event\, or non attendance on the day.
\nIf you have registered and paid for an event or training\, you will be automatically added to the attendance list.
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