RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
BusinessReport Business R I C H M O N D
C H A M B E R
O F
C O M M E R C E
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
M O N T H L Y
A37
N E W S L E T T E R
SUITE 202 - SOUTH TOWER, 5811 COONEY, RICHMOND. BC. V6X 3M1 | T. 604.278.2822 | F. 604.278.2972 | richmondchamber.ca
Women’s Leadership Circle takes shape
O
n Oct. 4, there’s a new group launching in Richmond and it’s taking aim at inequality. Designed to be a catalyst for women in leadership roles and in particular, to promote and empower women in business, the Women’s Leadership Circle (WLC) of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce is set to launch with an evening cocktail reception on Oct. 4 at the Business Development Bank of Canada’s (BDC) Richmond offce. Founded by Barbara Tinson, Chair of the Richmond Chamber, the WLC has identifed three main goals: connecting women to one another through networking opportunities, inspiring women (including young women) to seek opportunities to advance their careers and educating the
business community on key issues facing women in business, and fnally, recognizing the women in Richmond who are forging leadership paths. Though the group is designed to advance gender equity in leadership positions, men are welcome to join. “We won’t get anywhere in promoting gender equality if we don’t invite men to the table” explained Tinson. “Nonetheless, there are still very real issues that are specifc to women. “From inequity in senior management roles, the wage gap, unconscious bias, to the revenue gap we see in women-owned small and medium enterprises, there is no shortage of need for a group like this in Richmond.” Membership in the WLC will be free for any active member, or member’s employee, of the
O
mond School District 38, the Richmond Christian School and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, were in attendance to watch the two speaking on “why good corporate citizenship is good business.” “This event was a great learning opportunity in my
Wednesday, Oct. 10
Tara Bosch, founder and CEO of Smart Sweets, discussed her own leadership journey at 2017s Women in Leadership Luncheon.
Richmond Chamber of Commerce. Individuals interested in joining are invited to attend the
Evening Launch Reception. Details can be found on www.RichmondChamber.ca.
opinion,” said Dru Jao, a Grade 12 student at Richmond Christian School. “Hearing real life examples of what we learn in class allowed myself to better understand the dynamics and requirements needed for high level jobs such as a COO.
Being surrounded by adults from the real world gave me the chance to talk about their work, and what it is like. Throughout the luncheon the people at our table gave us tips and life lessons to help us prepare for post-secondary and work life in general.”
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce • Published Monthly
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce has been “Proudly serving our community since 1925.” In partnership with local media the Chamber produces the Business Report once per month. The statements and views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher. The publication’s intent is to keep Chamber members, and prospective members, informed on important information, events, and educational items. The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is located at Suite 202 - North Tower - 5811 Cooney Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 3M1. For more information and to reserve tickets for the events, please call 604-278-2811, email rcc@richmondchamber.ca, or see us online at: richmondchamber.ca .
Canada’s #1 Plan
for Employee Benefits
Chambers Plan Employee Benefits
See why 30,000 business owners selected this plan! chamberplan.ca
Thursday, Oct. 4 Women’s Leadership Circle Launch Reception Business Development Bank of Canada, 8100 Granville Ave Suite 730 Networking : 5:00pm - 7:00pm Ticket : $ 20 + GST
Leaders inspire Richmond students n Sept. 27, Craig Richmond, president and CEO of YVR, and Clint Mahlman, president and COO of London Drugs, spoke to a full house. More than 200 people, including 75 students from Rich-
Upcoming Events
Chamber Partners: -Vancouver Airport Authority -Port of Vancouver -Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance -Scotiabank -Kwantlen Polythechnic University -WorkSafe BC
Networking Breakfast Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Wilson School of Design, 5600 Kwantlen Street Registration & Continental Breakfast 7:00 am – 7:30 am Strictly Networking 7:30 – 9:00 am Tickets : $26 + GST (Members) $42 + GST General Admission
Wednesday, Oct. 10 Candidate Mixer Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Main Atrium, 8771 Lansdowne Road Registration & Event 5:00pm 7:00pm Chamber Members $20 (+ GST)
Thursday, Oct. 25 Business after 5 with our hosts Pacific Gateway Hotel, 3500 Cessna Drive Please join us for a “members only” networking experience 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm
We have your profitable advantage • Avoid escalating health care costs • Be proactive rather than reactive
Computer Security Inc.
Specializing In
Cyber Security & Professional Investigations
• Customized Employee Benefits • Group Retirement Programs • Health Spending Accounts
CALL THE EXPERTS TODAY!
604-270-1142
Check us out - www.dupuislangen.com
DALE JACKAMAN
PRESIDENT LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSED SECURITY CONSULTANT (604) 230-8114 amuleta.com info@amuleta.com
Licensed Professional Investigators Licensed Security Consultants Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (bug sweeps) Intellectual property protection Incident response IT with a security focus Risk assessment and evaluation Executive cyber protection Specialized search and seizures
Email: info@dupuislangen.com
iglfin@shawcable.com • 1-888-818-2942 • 604-607-7353
Proudly Serving Richmond - 30 years!
Regulated under the Security and Services Act of British Columbia