Pride Meet Up

Power of Diversity: 2024 Pride Meet Up for 2SLGBTQI+ Business Owners and their allies.

In the coming months, British Columbia will find itself on the global stage. Big events like the Grey Cup, Web Summit, Invictus Games, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup will soon arrive on our doorstep. Is your business ready to take advantage of the coming opportunities?

With Vancouver Pride on the horizon, join us in celebrating BC’s diverse 2SLGBTQI+ community with a meetup on July 10th, from 4:30 pm to 7 pm at the Small Business BC office. Enjoy an evening of networking and education featuring expert speakers touching on marketing and intentional space-making, as well as how you can win major contracts and leverage these unique opportunities to claim centre stage.

Panelists:
Tom Conway, CEO of Small Business BC [moderator]
Kailey Gilchrist (she/her, elle) Manager, Corporate Business Development of CGLCC
Kerr Kyle, Team Lead for Public Services and Procurement Canada
Jarren MacDougall, Executive Director at Harc Creative
Parker McLean, Creative Director at Harc Creative

The agenda for the event is as follows:
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Registration
5:00 pm – 5:15 pm – Networking
5:15 pm – 5:20 pm – Opening Remarks
5:20 pm – 5:40 pm – 30 Second Introductions from Panelists
5:40 pm – 6:20 pm – Panel Discussion
6:20 pm – 6:30 pm – Audience Q&A
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Networking

Event Details
Registration: $10 (all proceeds will go to the Vancouver Pride Society)
Location: 550-555 W 12th Ave, City Square 5th Floor, West Tower
Date: Wednesday, July 10th
Time: 4:30-7:00 pm
Light snacks will be provided by Davie Dosa Company.
Take advantage of this fun evening of education and networking. Register now!

COVID-19 Safety Measures
The health and safety of all attendees is our top priority. While masks are not mandatory for this meetup, they are recommended. We will have a supply of masks and hand sanitizer available on the day.