CELEBRATING WOMEN IN BUSINESS OCTOBER 19, 2023 The ACT | Maple Ridge
DARCI LANG The City of Maple Ridge and the Ridge Meadows Chamber are honored to host our esteemed keynote speaker, Darci Lang! Darci is a renowned author of the critically acclaimed book “Focus on the 90%”. She is an inspirational speaker, an awardwinning entrepreneur, a bestselling author, a wife, and a mom, who strives to help individuals reframe their outlook on life, interactions, and relationships! Darci has been a leader for over thirty years and has written four books on her philosophy. She is a recipient of the Saskatchewan Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award and a member of the prestigious Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame. Darci lives in Regina, Saskatchewan with her husband Darren, adult children Jayda and John, and rescue pets Holly and Lilly.
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EVENT TIMELINE 3:00 PM
Doors Open and Networking Begins!
4:00 PM
Welcome speech and introductions!
4:30 PM
Last call for drink pre-orders for intermission!
4:45 PM
Mainstage event begins!
5:40 PM
30-minute intermission with Door Prize Giveaways!
6:10 PM
Mainstage event second act!
6:55 PM
Book signing and final networking hour!
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WELCOME ADDRESS At 4:00 PM, we will welcome Kristi Maier, Executive Director of the RMCC and Karen Hansen from the Economic Development team with the City of Maple Ridge, to the Lobby Small Stage to introduce the speakers for our welcome address. Chief Grace George - Katzie First Nations. The City of Maple Ridge - His Worship, Mayor Dan Ruimy. The City of Pitt Meadows - Her Worship, Mayor Nicole MacDonald.
FOOD Food provided by Whisk Catering
DRINKS
Provided by the ACT. Check out the ACT’s new Pre-ordering process and fill out one of their forms to order your drink for intermission NOW!
ENTERTAINMENT Adding to the ambiance of tonight’s evening, we are delighted to present an enchanting live performance by Ashley Pater, an amazing singer/songwriter. With her soulful voice and captivating melodies, Ashley will provide a beautiful backdrop tonight that celebrates the power and talent of women in the arts. www.ashleypater.com
WHY JOIN THE CHAMBER? ADVOCACY CONNECTION EDUCATION We propose and advocate for solutions that will foster the growth of local businesses in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and lead to the creation of jobs and business opportunities.
Network and meet the people in the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows business community, because it'll open up your eyes to how much there is in these communities.
Through the various educational seminars and skills training workshops we inspire to mobilize the business community to be more engaged partners.
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