October is Small Business Month , and this year, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre’s Small Business Accelerator will be out hosting and participating in a number of major events. Here’s a rundown of where (and how) you can connect with our program in October.
October 17
Join SBA at UBC Robson Square (Vancouver) on Monday, October 17th 2011 for two compelling speakers, Paul Cubbon: Marketing Instructor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business and George Moen: President of Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company. They will be speaking on start-up success, and will be taking audience questions. This engaging speaker event is FREE to attend – and can be attended live via webcast if you aren’t in the lower mainland – but be sure to RSVP to attend very soon (before October 13), as seating is limited. For full details on Smart Business, Small Business: An SBA Speaker Series – Vancouver follow this link: http://www.sba-bc.ca/biztalk or view the full EVENT POSTER.
October 19
Join us in Kelowna at the UBC-O campus (Arts Atrium) for Smart Business, Small Business: An SBA Speaker Series – Okanagan. This event will run from 5:30 – 7:30 and will feature two exceptional small business speakers: Norine Webster and Scott Coleman, a Q&A session and a networking session to close. More detailed information for this event will be released very shortly.
For more information, please contact Community Engagement Librarian (Business Services) Aleha McCauley.