Joe Segal: An Extraordinary Life

June 10, 2013, 3:23 am

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Joe Segal, An Extraordinary Life—a Vancouver Board of Trade Gala
Vancouver Convention Centre West
June 4, 2013

The largest gala in the Vancouver Board of Trade's 125-year history attracted more than 1,500 guests to celebrate the life and achievements of philanthropist and renowned businessman Joe Segal. It brought in more guests than the May 2012 gala for international business mogul Sir Richard Branson. The gala raised over $2 million for Coast Mental Health, a charity close to Segal's heart.

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2013 BCTIA Technology Impact Awards

June 11, 2013, 2:37 pm

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2013 B.C. Technology Industry Association Technology Impact Awards
Vancouver Convention Centre West
June 7, 2013

More than 1,000 people attended the B.C. Technology Industry Association's Impact Awards to celebrate the newly crowned winners. Members of the technology community walked the red carpet, sipped champagne and mingled in the sun-drenched foyer prior to entering the ballroom for the awards show, which is considered one of the province's biggest technology galas.

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Face the World Gala

June 12, 2013, 4:37 pm

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Face the World 23rd Annual Gala
Cohen Family Home
June 8, 2013

Local philanthropist and Army & Navy president Jacqui Cohen hosted 250 of Vancouver's and Canada's business, community and philanthropic leaders at her home. Now in its 23rd year, the annual gala raises funds for the Face the World Foundation, which has distributed nearly $10 million to more than 130 organizations throughout the Lower Mainland.

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Night at the Aquarium

June 17, 2013, 2:57 am

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Night at the Aquarium presented by PCL Construction Group
The Vancouver Aquarium
June 13, 2013

The Vancouver Aquarium’s annual signature fundraising gala, Night at the Aquarium, presented by PCL Construction Group, raised over $350,000 for the non-profit society dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life. One hundred per cent of the event’s proceeds support the aquarium’s conservation, research and education programs, including its Ocean Wise™ program, which was created to address overfishing, the single biggest threat our oceans face today.

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Disabled Skiers Association of B.C. Gala

June 18, 2013, 2:39 am

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Disabled Skiers Association of B.C. 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Sheraton Wall Centre
June 15, 2013

Disabled Skiers Association of B.C. members and distinguished guests gathered at the Sheraton Wall Centre to celebrate the association's 40th anniversary. Guests heard from inspirational speaker and former B.C. Para-alpine Ski Team member Josh Dueck and DSABC co-founder Sue Hamilton.

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The association raises $25,000 for adaptive snow sports in B.C. at its 40th anniversary gala

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Brian Jessel BMW Cabriolet Gala

June 20, 2013, 3:48 am

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8th Annual Brian Jessel BMW Cabriolet Gala
Brian Jessel BMW
June 15, 2013

The 8th annual Brian Jessel BMW Cabriolet charity gala presented by Telus raised funds for the Canadian Cancer Society BC/Yukon. Guests savoured canapés from Vancouver's top restaurants and indulged at the wine, beer, whiskey and martini bars surrounding the showroom, which was transformed into an exotic nightclub.

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Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee Reception

June 20, 2013, 4:34 pm

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Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Nominee Reception
Four Seasons Hotel
June 17, 2013

Entrepreneur nominees and regional judges came together at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Nominees Reception, which marks 20 years for the competition. Over 100 attendees gathered on the sun-drenched, poolside patio at the Four Seasons, while nominees rotated through stations of EOY judges.

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B.C.'s fastest-rising business leaders gather at Ernst & Young's EOY nominee reception

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Hyper Island Playground

June 21, 2013, 3:16 am

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Hyper Island Playground
Domain7, Railtown
June 19, 2013

More than 75 leaders from Vancouver's marketing and media communities turned out for the invite-only Hyper Island Playground event at Domain7 in Vancouver's Railtown neighbourhood. The evening began with a networking reception, which switched gears into sessions of interactive games, such as "What does the future look like?" where groups of five collaborated by scribbling answers on Post-it notes.

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Forum for Women Entrepreneurs Garden Party

June 27, 2013, 4:21 am

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Forum for Women Entrepreneurs Garden Party
Vancouver Art Gallery Rooftop Pavilion
June 25, 2013

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Judy Brooks, advisor, speaker, business and community leader, and FWE board member and interim chair; and Christina Anthony, FWE founder/ chairman of the board and Odlum Brown VP.

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The FWE's annual party kicks off summer on the Vancouver Art Gallery Rooftop Pavilion with more than 300 business leaders in attendance

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BCBusiness Top 100 Luncheon 2013

June 28, 2013, 1:32 am

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BCBusiness Top 100 Luncheon
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
June 26, 2013

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Inside 2013's marquee networking event, featuring business mogul and philanthropist Frank Giustra

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July 2, 2013, 12:00 am

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Canucks fan and CEO of LifeLabs Inc. Sue Paish is a true West Coast woman. She might work too hard, but she's unabashedly happy, especially in the fresh, still mountain air

What’s your preferred method of communication? Frequent and candid with a touch of humour.

When do you get your best ideas? Hiking in the hills on the North Shore.

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Chief Bryce Williams, Tsawwassen First Nation

July 2, 2013, 1:06 pm

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As chief of the Tsawwassen First Nation, does 24-year-old Bryce Williams possess the business acumen to maintain stable economic growth during times of change on his lands?

Why did you want to lead the Tsawwassen First Nation?

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July 2, 2013, 1:06 pm

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Helijet’s Danny Sitnam on how 27 years of business success—including the “bizarre-est business plan”—can easily be summarized in just 15 minutes... while eating lunch

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Mental Health: Entrepreneurs Living on the Edge

July 2, 2013, 1:10 pm

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Successful entrepreneurs aren’t like most people. They’ve made their mark in the world because their thought processes don’t follow predictable paths. But at what point does “thinking outside the box” become a mental disorder? Local entrepreneurs who have skated close to that thin line share their stories

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Jason Bailey credits ADHD for his inability to listen to people, his unhappiness and his remarkable entrepreneurial success.

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July 3, 2013, 10:01 am

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Canada Wide Media chair and CEO Peter Legge sits down with a Vancouver business legend for a frank interview

Around 1,200 guests enjoyed a standup, networking-style luncheon to celebrate the launch of the BCBusiness Top 100 July issue. And after getting their fill of food and networking, guests moved into the main ballroom for the highlight of the afternoon: Canada Wide Media chair and CEO Peter Legge's in-depth interview with the highly anticipated 2013 guest, Frank Giustra.

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2014 Bentley Flying Spur Launch Event

July 3, 2013, 3:07 pm

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2014 Bentley Flying Spur Launch Event
Shangri-La Hotel
June 25, 2013

Nearly 200 distinguished guests gathered at MCL Motor Cars' exclusive 1920s-themed launch party for the Bentley Flying Spur. Upon arrival, attendees posed for photos, enjoyed signature cocktails and mingled among high tables near the oyster bar as piano music wafted through the room.

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Symphony in the Park VIP Dinner

July 17, 2013, 2:44 pm

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Symphony in the Park VIP Dinner
Hart House Restaurant
July 14, 2013

A record-breaking 10,000 people attended the 25th annual Symphony in the Park in Burnaby's spectacular Deer Lake Park. VIPs were invited to Hart House Restaurant for a private reception and five-star buffet garden dinner. After dinner, which included a whole suckling pig, guests took a short stroll to a VIP, reserved-seating area to enjoy the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's free concert.

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Tsleil-Waututh First Nation Recognition Reception

July 18, 2013, 3:38 am

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Tsleil-Waututh First Nation Recognition Reception
PNE Prize Home
July 17, 2013

The Tsleil-Waututh First Nation (TWN) hosted an exclusive reception for its partners at the Britco PNE prize home. The event was an acknowledgement of affiliate business partners and those that worked with the TWN to develop aboriginal business opportunities.

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Paulo Maia, President and CEO, HSBC Bank Canada

August 5, 2013, 4:09 pm

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Globetrotting banker Paulo Maia moved to Vancouver from Australia last fall to take the helm at HSBC Bank Canada. He dishes on Canadian business culture, the rise of the renminbi and joining the billion-dollar club

You came to Vancouver from Australia last fall to take the role of president and CEO of HSBC Bank Canada. Where are you from originally?

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August 5, 2013, 4:09 pm

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When it comes to marketing America’s pastime in B.C., Vancouver Canadians Baseball president Andy Dunn says his success lies in selling memories

While talking hotdogs, Andy Dunn tends to stretch his arms out wide. The president of Vancouver Canadians Baseball is explaining how a joke morphed into a two-foot-long game- day staple that outsells peanuts at the 60-year-old Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver’s Little Mountain neighbourhood.

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Vancouver Canadians Baseball president Andy Dunn says his success lies in selling memories

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