What we’re about
Kickstart your morning once a month with warm laughter and keynote presentations by stellar business speakers at Kitsilano Business Leaders meetup. Since 2010, we're all about keeping informed on newest business trends and tech advancements; building an inclusive networking community to help each other gain increased visibility, stronger support network, improved business growth, and more impactful connections.
Welcome to edu-networking biz CAMARADERIE! Connect, develop, and harness biz relationships for long term benefit. Successful networking is learning, adapting, and creating pathways for each other to achieve greater success heights.
Kitsilano Business Leaders meetup in Vancouver is a lasting legacy of Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce which merged with Greater Vancouver Board of Trade in 2014.
Our edu-networking events attract attendees from all over lower mainland including solopreneurs, start-up businesses, micro business owners, as well as brick and mortar retail merchants.
VENUE sponsorship by Foot Solutions Vancouver, 2620 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC. FREE breaky snack and coffee courtesy of different snack sponsors each month.
COST is only $15 (sorry, cash or e-transfer only) to help defray meetup costs.
This Meetup is organized by volunteers and facilitated by Judy Reiman, an Independent Associate with LegalShield.
*https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyreiman*
MONTHLY MEETUP SCHEDULE
𝟳:𝟯𝟬-𝟴𝗮𝗺: Coffee and Breaky Snack networking
𝟴𝗮𝗺: Round the room attendee brief intros and sponsor highlights
𝟴:𝟯𝟬-𝟵:𝟭𝟱: Keynote speaker
𝟵:𝟭𝟱: Wrap-up and door prizes
DOOR PRIZES WELCOMED: bring a door prize for extra biz time promotion.
BREAKY SNACK SPONSOR: Contact Judy to learn how to spotlight your business as Snack Sponsor of the month.
COFFEE SPONSOR: Contact Judy to learn how to spotlight your business as Coffee Sponsor of the month.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- From Invisible to Irresistible. What Makes You Special? KEVIN HAYESFoot Solutions, Vancouver, BCCAD 15.00
Feelings First. Facts Second. That’s How People Buy. Before clients look at data, they respond to emotion. So—how are you making people feel about your business? Learn how to identify your secret sauce, the key to attracting better clients. Join global strategist Kevin Hayes, Head of Growth of soulpepper, when he helps our #KitsilanoBusinessLeaders sharpen their message, amplify their value, and start turning more heads—and clicks—into conversions.
Kevin will show you how to:
- Cut through the noise and clearly communicate why you are the right fit
- Stop missing the 97% of leads you didn’t know you were losing
- Use email more effectively to increase response time and close deals
- Leverage AI tools to scale your marketing efforts with less effort
Kevin’s digital marketing journey started back in 1995 when he built a website to help his dad sell more computers. Fast-forward to today—he’s helping brands around the world grow smarter and faster using powerful, modern tools.
Come ready to learn, connect, and transform how you show up to your market.
Stick around for Q&A, fresh ideas, and conversations with other local business owners who know the grind is real — but worth it when you do it right.
COFFEE & SNACK SPONSORS
Coffee Sponsor: EL APOSTOL, efficient, junk removal services for real estate agents, property managers, or renovation contractors. https://www.facebook.com/littleloadlegends
Snack Sponsor: Laura Simonson, Founder & CEO, VIRCHEW. Changing the game of dog nutrition. https://virchew.com/
𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿: Judy Reiman, Solving Legal Problems Before They Start | Business Collaboration ChampionKITSMEETUP ENTRY COST: $15 cash at door or e-transfer
𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘
𝟳:𝟯𝟬-𝟴𝗮𝗺: Coffee and Breaky Snack networking
𝟴𝗮𝗺: Round the room attendee brief intros, 5 minute spotlights on Coffee and Breaky Snack Sponsors
𝟴:𝟯𝟬-𝟵:𝟭𝟱: Keynote speaker
𝟵:𝟭𝟱: Wrap-up and door prizes
