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Sunday, May 28, 2023​

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.  Registration

(The Crystal Lodge, 4154 Whistler Village Green)
 

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.   Welcome Reception & Networking

(Beacon Pub & Eatery, main level Crystal Lodge, #7 4154 Whistler Green)


Monday, May 29, 2023​

REIMAGINE – PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

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7:45 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast & Networking
 

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Welcomes


9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Leadership skills for today & Emerging Trends

  • Be the leader you want to be

  • Current & emerging trends in leadership skills

  • Leadership Mind-Mapping


10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Sponsorship Address by Kubera Payment Systems + Wellness Break Activity + Communications/Tech Time


11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Relationship building for tomorrow

  • Identifying key relationships within your personal & professional circles

  • Strategies for building and improving relationships

  • Manifesting the future


12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Sponsorship Address by Chambers Plan (Solinas & Associates) + Lunch + Communications/Tech Time

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1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Coaching Skills & Meaningful Conversations – Part One

  • An interactive look at the skills of executive coaching

  • Witness a live, real-play coaching demo

  • Learn about the brain science behind coaching

 

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Sponsorship Address by Indus Travel + Wellness Break + Communications/Tech Time

 

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Coaching Skills & Meaningful Conversations – Part Two

  • Everyone gets to play with coaching skills – be ready to coach & be coached!

  • Giving meaningful feedback

  • Asking powerful questions

 

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Meet the Sponsors Networking Event
(Crystal Lounge, main level The Crystal Lodge)
 

6:30 – 9:00 p.m. – Group Dinner at Hy’s Steakhouse (4308 Main St - in the Delta Hotel, 7 mins walk / 500m)

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

RECONNECT – PEER TO PEER DEVELOPMENT


7:45 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast & Networking

 

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. AGM

 

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Coffee Break /Board Huddle


9:15 a.m. Mentoring Session

  • Session explanation & mentor introductions

  • Round 1 & facilitated tables

  • Round 2

 

11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Sponsorship Address by Johnston Group + Wellness Break + Communications/Tech Time

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11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wellness Session - Millie Stirling, Executive Director, Ladysmith Chamber
 

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  Networking Lunch


1:00 - 3:45 p.m. Peer Presentations / Conversation Café

  • Introductions on format

  • Indigenous Relations

    • Kathleen Connolly, CEO, Fort St John District Chamber of Commerce & Millie Stirling, Executive Director, Ladysmith Chamber

  • Chamber revenue sustainability and partnerships

    • Pete Bourke, Executive Director, Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce &
      Laurel D'Andrea, Executive Director, Kitimat Chamber of Commerce

  • Q&A moderated by Acacia Pangilinan, Executive Director, Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce

 

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Sponsorship Address by Fortis + Wellness Break + Communications/Tech Time

 

2:30 – 3:15 p.m. Peer Presentations /Conversation Café (continued)

  • Media Communications and engagement

    • Dan Rogers, Executive Director, Kelowna Chamber of Commerce & Sheena Miller, Executive Director, Smithers District Chamber of Commerce

  • Boards & Bylaws

    • Leanna Kemp, Executive Director, Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce & 
      Julie Lawlor, Executive Director, WestShore Chamber of Commerce

  • Q&A moderated by Acacia Pangilinan, Executive Director, Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce

 


3:15 – 3:30 p.m.   Community Gift Exchange

  • Bring a gift basket representing your community for this BCCE tradition! 

  • If you bring a basket, you'll get a draw #, when your # is called, you can pick from all the baskets.

 

3:30 - 4:15 p.m.  Optional Coffee Chat

 


4:15 - 6:00 p.m.  Free Time

 


6:00 – 9:00 p.m.  Dine Around Dinners 

(Meet at 6:00pm in the Crystal Lodge lobby to walk with your group to the restaurant)

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

REIMAGINE – CHAMBERS OF THE FUTURE

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7:45 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast

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8:30 – 9:00 a.m. BC Chamber Address by Fiona Famulak, President & CEO, BC Chamber of Commerce, with Q&A moderated by Pete Bourke, Executive Director, Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce

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9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Stretch Break

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9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Chambers for Tomorrow Panel

  • Ritu Khanna, South Surrey & White Rock Chamber 

  • Jason Ryll, Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce

  • Pete Bourke, Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce

  • Acacia Pangilinan, Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce

Moderator: Sheena Miller, Smithers Chamber of Commerce 

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10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Group Hike to Whistler Train Wreck - Bring your running shoes!
A long-time favourite among hikers and mountain bikers, Train Wreck features graffiti train cars and spectacular views of Cheakamus River. The hike to the suspension bridge and train cars is approximately 1.3 km (one way) from the car park that is located on Jane Lakes Road, adjacent to the north west side of Bayly Park. The trail is suitable for all ages and abilities.

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