Official Launch

Friday February 16th we celebrated the Official Opening of the Small Biz Education Centre. The day began with a networking event and opening ceremonies by Tara Gilbert, CEO of Small Business BC. We offered Start Smart seminars in English, French and Mandarin then followed by Business Etiquette and Building Your Market seminars in the afternoon. Over 100 people enjoyed the day which also included the celebration of Chinese New Year.

Many thanks to the following companies for donating prizes to the event:

Loren and Company
A beautiful wine basket containing 2 bottles of wine, crackers, chocolate bars, a wine kit with stopper, pourer, thermometer, etc.
 Winner – Selena Wong

Entrepreneur Source
Explore the possibilities of self employment and franchising consultation.
 Winners – Howard Anderson and Kamlesh Tayal

RetailBC
A one year Retail Membership. By informing, training, raising awareness and leveraging the power of group buying potential, Retail BC strives to create a stronger and more positive climate for BC’s retailers.
 Winner – Grace Zhang

eBay Education Specialist Consultation
Learn how to get your eBay business started with tips from the Marilyn Bild, Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year award winner.
 Winner – Fredi Aharado

Advance Corporate Training Ltd
"Grow Your Staff" Gardening Kit including beautiful spring flowers, recruiting tools and business consultation time.
 Winner –Judy Stevens

HRMA
A Golf Basket containing a HRMA vest, golf gear, backpack and water bottle.
 Winner – Kamlesh Tayal

Coastal Trademark Services
Learn how to protect your intellectual property rights. Receive professional advice on your trademarks and copyrighted material with a one hour consultation.
 Winner – Jennifer Baudis

FMWalsh and Associates
Explore the opportunities for your business through this business coaching session.
 Winner – Shauna Chartre

Small Business BC
”Everything I needed to know about business I learned from a Canadian” a book by Leonard Brody and David Raffa.
 Winners – Yi He and Thierry Barbier