Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

Our purpose is to lead, unite and champion business to ensure Greater Vancouver is thriving and our region is the best place to live and work.

This week, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade hosted "The Power of Narrative: Building Leadership Through Storytelling," focusing on the impact of storytelling in leadership and community engagement. Speakers Rena Heer (Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey)), Melanie Teetaert (Bennett Jones), and Sam Thiara (Ignite the Dream Coaching and Consulting) shared their thoughts on using narratives in their fields. Participants explored different storytelling approaches and connected in small groups for interactive workshops, getting hands-on experience with practical techniques. Moni Manhas Erika Murato

Meet our next team captain participating in the #CorporateCup2024! Meet Liam Litchfield, the impenetrable Defender and Donor Experience Specialist at Charitable Impact. Off the pitch, he's all about generosity, but on the field, he won't be gifting any goals away. Are you a GVBOT member eager to watch this exciting tournament? Register here to join the fun: https://lnkd.in/g8thUM2u

Our next contender for the #CorporateCup2024 is Thunderbird Entertainment ’s Atomic Cartoons! Meet Negar Ahmadi H, the steadfast defender and Lead Designer at Atomic Cartoons. She is a creative mastermind on and off the pitch and knows how to draw up winning plays. Are you a GVBOT member eager to watch this exciting tournament? Register here to join the fun: https://lnkd.in/g8thUM2u

The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade is pleased to host the third annual Business Distinction Awards. These awards recognize businesses that have gone above and beyond to set themselves apart in the Greater Vancouver region. The Business Growth category celebrates excellence in entrepreneurship by highlighting a business innovation, expansion, or diversification achieved by an organization established before 2021. Meet the Finalists: Falkirk Consultants Huha Monos Oxygen8 Solutions Inc. Celebrate these businesses on November 5, 2024: https://lnkd.in/g8-k8swr Presenting Sponsors: TELUS and Amazon Scale-up Centre for SMEs Signature Partner: MNP Scale-up Centre for SMEs Supporting Sponsors: BC Securities Commission, BDC and Hammerco Lawyers LLP Scale-up Centre for SMEs Community Sponsor: Gowling WLG #BDA2024 #BusinessDistinctionAwards #2024 #BusinessAwards

Meet our next team captain participating in the #CorporateCup2024! Meet Pauline Roberts, CPA, Finance Virtuoso and Vice President in the Corporate Finance M&A and Capital Advisory practice at Deloitte. Just like she excels in guiding corporate finance strategies, she'll be guiding the ball into the back of the net. Are you a GVBOT member eager to watch this exciting tournament? Register here to join the fun: https://lnkd.in/g8thUM2u

Meet our next team captain participating in the #CorporateCup2024! Introducing Ohad Ben Yossef, relentless Attacker and Transaction Advisory Supervisor at RSM Canada. The other teams will need his accounting prowess to keep track of all the goals he's scoring! Are you a GVBOT member eager to watch this exciting tournament? Register here to join the fun: https://lnkd.in/g8thUM2u

More work to do but pleased to see the City of Vancouver making strides towards their 3-3-3-1 permit processing time targets. ✅Business license wait times 50% lower since 2023. ✅Commercial renovation permits processed 40% faster since 2022. ✅New detached & duplex homes 25% faster median processing time. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/g7bNb6qf

RBC is one of our pillar partners, and for the #CorporateCup2024, their captain Oskar Rauball aims to be their pillar in attack. After all, the only thing higher than Oskar's expected goal contributions is his ROI when managing finances at RBC Dominion Securities!

Our next company hoping to win the 2024 Corporate Cup is Vancouver Airport Authority. The Corporate Cup is all about uniting colleagues and reinforcing team bonds through friendly competition. With two teams in the tournament, YVR is bringing a double dose of talent to the field. Darian Low - YVR United FC - YVR Meet Darian Low, Midfield Maestro and Employee Health & Well-being Advisor at Vancouver Airport Authority. Just like he keeps the YVR team's health in check, he'll be ensuring the ball is well-traveled across the midfield. Sam Carter - YVR City FC - YVR Introducing Sam Carter, the goal-scoring Attacker and Manager of Special Projects at the Vancouver Airport Authority. Just like he spearheads special projects, he's all set to spearhead YVR’s attack on the field! Justin Priest - YVR City FC - YVR Say hello to Justin Priest, a rock-solid Defender and Commercial Business & Partnership Marketing expert at Vancouver Airport Authority. Just as he builds strong partnerships off the field, he'll be forming an unbreakable defense on it!