BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Community Futures North Okanagan - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Community Futures North Okanagan X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.futuresbc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Community Futures North Okanagan REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T133000 DTSTAMP:20210907T181020Z CREATED:20210907T181020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T181020Z UID:10143-1632313800-1632317400@www.futuresbc.com SUMMARY:Where Are We With COVID In The Workplace DESCRIPTION:This is a Q&A session to support North Okanagan employers.\n\n\nThe COVID protocol and rules seem to change from day-to-day. As an employer and small business owner in the North Okanagan working to stay afloat\, you’ve got questions! This is your chance to pose them to a lawyer specializing in helping people navigate these ever shifting waters. \nPamela Connolly is a Lawyer & Human Resource Advisor with Ukrianetz Workplace Law Group. Join us for the 1 hour session to get answers to local small business’s most pressing COVID related questions. We ask that you submit your question ahead of time here. On the Zoom session\, Pamela will answer the submitted questions as well as open the floor to further discussion as time permits. \nClick here to submit your Employer and Small Business related questions https://forms.gle/HgEztcUwZAV7h6uQA \n\n\n\nPamela Connolly- \nPamela joined Ukrainetz Workplace Law Group in 2017 after practicing employment law in Toronto for 10 years. She has a varied practice that involves assisting employers with issues arising from hiring and terminations and everything in between\, advocating for clients’ interests at courts and tribunals\, as well as conducting workplace training seminars and workplace investigations. \nPamela is passionate about employment law. Not only is the law interesting and constantly developing\, Pamela believes it is meaningful work. She strives to make a positive impact on workplaces by educating and empowering clients\, leading to success for both employers and employees. URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/where-are-we-with-covid-in-the-workplace/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210909T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210909T130000 DTSTAMP:20210907T181127Z CREATED:20210907T181127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T181127Z UID:10146-1631190600-1631192400@www.futuresbc.com SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with Celena: Hire for Talent's 'Leading Inclusion' DESCRIPTION:This is a 30-minute lunch & learn workshop series to support North Okanagan employers.\n\n\nHire for Talent’s ‘Leading Inclusion’ workshop provides a practical introduction to workplace diversity and inclusion with a specific focus on candidates and workers with disabilities. \nThis diversity group provides a multitude of capacity-building benefits to employers including innovation\, lower turnover\, attracting talent\, and ultimately business resilience. \nIn the face of an uncertain future\, employers can learn how to engage this diversity group to build inclusion competencies across their organization while accessing ‘inclusion coaching’ from publicly funded service providers. \nDiverse and inclusive businesses are 6x more likely to be innovative which is vital for our “new normal”. \n\n\n\nCelena Sandaker- \nHas 15-plus years of experience in Employment Services and Human Resources\, working with job seekers and entrepreneurs in a wide range of business sectors throughout the Province. She has experience in all facets of hiring and retaining talent\, specializing in inclusive hiring practices over the past 5 years. \nCelena joined the WorkBC North Okanagan team in 2017 through our community partner organization\, Kindale Developmental Association\, in the role of Customized Employment Specialist\, connecting and helping to maintain relations between job seekers and business owners. URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/lunch-learn-with-celena-hire-for-talents-leading-inclusion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210811T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210811T110000 DTSTAMP:20210714T183548Z CREATED:20210714T183548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T183548Z UID:9784-1628672400-1628679600@www.futuresbc.com SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas with Scot DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with your business or business idea!\n\n\nWhether you are an entrepreneur looking to test out your idea\, or an established business looking for new opportunities\, the Business Model Canvas is a brainstorming tool that provides a new way to look at your business. \nUsed across all industries\, the Business Model Canvas is a tool that gives you space to test your ideas\, validate your assumptions\, and identify which resources you will need to make your business a reality. In this workshop\, each participant will be given the time and space to work on their own business model canvas. \nMake sure to have relevant documents downloaded and to log on to zoom 5 minutes before the workshop start. Links to zoom and documents are provided in the confirmation and reminder emails. \n \n\n\n\nScot McNair~ \nHas 40-plus years of experience in the financial industry\, working with entrepreneurs in a wide range of business sectors.  He has vast experience in all facets of operating a business\, while specializing in the financial area. \nScot joined the Community Futures family in 2018 in the role of Loans Coordinator\, and has assisted current and prospective business owners with planning of all aspects of their businesses. URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/business-model-canvas-with-scot-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210714T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210714T110000 DTSTAMP:20210705T190547Z CREATED:20210705T190547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T190547Z UID:9728-1626253200-1626260400@www.futuresbc.com SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas with Connie DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with your business or business idea!\n\n\nWhether you are an entrepreneur looking to test out your idea\, or an established business looking for new opportunities\, the Business Model Canvas is a brainstorming tool that provides a new way to look at your business. \nUsed across all industries\, the Business Model Canvas is a tool that gives you space to test your ideas\, validate your assumptions\, and identify which resources you will need to make your business a reality. In this workshop\, each participant will be given the time and space to work on their own business model canvas. \nMake sure to have relevant documents downloaded and to log on to zoom 5 minutes before the workshop start. Links to zoom and documents are provided in the confirmation and reminder emails. \n \n\n\n\nConnie Viszlai\, \nConnie is a professionally trained\, ICF Accredited\, Certified Executive Coach with extensive experience working in the public and private sectors. She offers a broad perspective that draws on experience from management\, consulting\, field operations and executive leadership development.  Finding clarity\, focus and creative approaches to achieving results is the cornerstone of her work with clients.    URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/business-model-canvas-with-connie-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.futuresbc.com/wp-2/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/9728_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210708T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210708T130000 DTSTAMP:20210705T190622Z CREATED:20210705T190622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T190622Z UID:9731-1625747400-1625749200@www.futuresbc.com SUMMARY:Labour Market - What is happening in North Okanagan? DESCRIPTION:This is a 30-minute lunch & learn workshop series to support North Okanagan employers.\n\n\nLet’s talk about employment and our local labour market. \n \nYou are not alone. Community Futures and WorkBC are here to help! \nWhat is happening in the North Okanagan Labour Market? \n\nNorth Okanagan Labour Market Statistics \nFuture Outlook for the North Okanagan Labour Market \nWhat resources do Community Futures of the North Okanagan and WorkBC have to offer our local employers? \nThis is what one local business had to say about accessing Community Futures and WorkBC Services \nPrograms and services available to employers \nThe labour market is starting to look better and Community Futures and WorkBC are here to help you and your business every step of the way!\n\n\n\n\nJoy Magnell- \nJoy has an extensive background of working in many areas of employment services such as Manager of Employment Services\, Job Coach\, Customized Employment Advisor\, Settlement Coordinator\, etc. \nAs an Employment Advisor and Facilitator at WorkBC in Vernon\, Joy is passionate about employment services and her connections to both the job seekers and employers in the North Okanagan. Joy helps employers to connect and network with job seekers through networking\, hosting Job Fairs and gathering & sharing local Labour Market Information . \nAs the facilitator of the WorkBC Job Action workshop\, Joy has also helped countless job seekers prepare for and secure meaningful employment opportunities over the years. URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/labour-market-what-is-happening-in-north-okanagan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210616T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210616T113000 DTSTAMP:20210601T175714Z CREATED:20210601T175714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T175714Z UID:9406-1623835800-1623843000@www.futuresbc.com SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas with Scot DESCRIPTION:Get hand-on with your business or business idea!\n\n\nWhether you are an entrepreneur looking to test out your idea\, or an established business looking for new opportunities\, the Business Model Canvas is a brainstorming tool that provides a new way to look at your business. \nUsed across all industries\, the Business Model Canvas is a tool that gives you space to test your ideas\, validate your assumptions\, and identify what resources you will need to make your business a reality. In this workshop\, each participant will be given the time and space to work on their own business model canvas. \nMake sure to have relevant documents downloaded and to log on to zoom 5 mins before the workshop start. Links to to zoom and documents are provided in the confirmation and reminder emails. \n \n\n\n\nScot McNair\, \nhas 40-plus years of experience in the financial industry\, working with entrepreneurs in a wide range of business sectors. He has vast experience in all facets of operating a business\, while specializing in the financial area. \nScot has assisted current and prospective business owners with planning of all aspects of their businesses and has joined Community Futures family in 2018 in the role of a Loans Coordinator. URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/business-model-canvas-with-scot/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210609T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210609T103000 DTSTAMP:20210601T175531Z CREATED:20210601T175531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T175531Z UID:9402-1623227400-1623234600@www.futuresbc.com SUMMARY:WorkBC North Okanagan Virtual Job Fair DESCRIPTION:WorkBC North Okanagan Virtual Job Fair\n\n\nRegister for our virtual job fair and hear about current openings from: \nHearthstone Manor \nHytec-Kohler \nJoin us for 90 mins and you could walk away with a new job! URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/workbc-north-okanagan-virtual-job-fair-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.futuresbc.com/wp-2/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/9402_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210512T110000 DTSTAMP:20210427T163558Z CREATED:20210427T163558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T163558Z UID:9063-1620810000-1620817200@www.futuresbc.com SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas with Connie DESCRIPTION:Get hand-on with your business or business idea!\n\n\nWhether you are an entrepreneur looking to test out your idea\, or an established business looking for new opportunities\, the Business Model Canvas is a brainstorming tool that provides a new way to look at your business. \nUsed across all industries\, the Business Model Canvas is a tool that gives you space to test your ideas\, validate your assumptions\, and identify what resources you will need to make your business a reality. In this workshop\, each participant will be given the time and space to work on their own business model canvas. \nMake sure to have relevant documents downloaded and to log on to zoom 5 mins before the workshop start. Links to to zoom and documents are provided in the confirmation and reminder emails. \n \n\n\n\nConnie Viszlai\, \nConnie is a professionally trained\, ICF Accredited\, Certified Executive Coach with extensive experience working in the public and private sectors. She offers a broad perspective that draws on experience from management\, consulting\, field operations and executive leadership development.  Finding clarity\, focus and creative approaches to achieving results is the cornerstone of her work with clients.    URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/business-model-canvas-with-connie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210512T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210512T123000 DTSTAMP:20210427T163534Z CREATED:20210427T163534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T163534Z UID:9060-1620808200-1620822600@www.futuresbc.com SUMMARY:WorkBC North Okanagan Virtual Job Fair DESCRIPTION:WorkBC North Okanagan Virtual Job Fair\n\n\nRegister for our virtual job fair and hear about current openings from: \nCharity Village \nHelmut’s Sausage Kitchen \nSchool District #22 \nJoin us for 90 mins and you could walk away with a new job! URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/workbc-north-okanagan-virtual-job-fair/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.futuresbc.com/wp-2/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9060_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210505T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210505T120000 DTSTAMP:20210427T163519Z CREATED:20210427T163343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T163519Z UID:9054-1620207000-1620216000@www.futuresbc.com SUMMARY:Tax Help For Small Businesses - Sole Proprietorship DESCRIPTION:Wouldn’t it be great to know that you are doing things right\, before you file your small business tax returns?\n\n\nHelp for small business owners. \nThrough the Liaison Officer service\, the Canada\n Revenue Agency (CRA) offers free in-person support\n and guidance to small businesses and self-employed\n individuals to help you meet your tax obligations. \n \nWant to save time and money?\n \nCRA liaison officers are available across Canada to\n help ensure that business owners like you understand\n your tax obligations and are aware of possible tax\n deductions. Liaison officers will also explain how to\n avoid common errors that could end up costing time\n and money. You can request an in-person visit\, or\n small business groups can request a seminar. \n \nHow does it work?\n \n\nDuring a visit or seminar\, a liaison officer will:\n\nAnswer tax-related questions\n (income tax\, GST/HST and payroll)\n\nDiscuss business tax deductions\n\nExplain common tax errors and financial\n benchmarks for your industry or a comparable one\n\nProvide an overview of helpful tools and services\n offered by the CRA\n\nExplain general bookkeeping concepts and best\n practices or\, during in-person visits\, offer advice\n and help with setting up an effective bookkeeping\n system for your business. URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/tax-help-for-small-businesses-sole-proprietorship/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.futuresbc.com/wp-2/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9054_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210429T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210429T120000 DTSTAMP:20210427T164022Z CREATED:20210427T164022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T164022Z UID:9066-1619688600-1619697600@www.futuresbc.com SUMMARY:Tax Help For Small Businesses - Incorporated DESCRIPTION:Wouldn’t it be great to know that you are doing things right\, before you file your small business tax returns?\n\n\nHelp for small business owners. \nThrough the Liaison Officer service\, the Canada\n Revenue Agency (CRA) offers free in-person support\n and guidance to small businesses and self-employed\n individuals to help you meet your tax obligations. \n \nWant to save time and money?\n \nCRA liaison officers are available across Canada to\n help ensure that business owners like you understand\n your tax obligations and are aware of possible tax\n deductions. Liaison officers will also explain how to\n avoid common errors that could end up costing time\n and money. You can request an in-person visit\, or\n small business groups can request a seminar. \n \nHow does it work?\n \n\nDuring a visit or seminar\, a liaison officer will:\n\nAnswer tax-related questions\n (income tax\, GST/HST and payroll)\n\nDiscuss business tax deductions\n\nExplain common tax errors and financial\n benchmarks for your industry or a comparable one\n\nProvide an overview of helpful tools and services\n offered by the CRA\n\nExplain general bookkeeping concepts and best\n practices or\, during in-person visits\, offer advice\n and help with setting up an effective bookkeeping\n system for your business. URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/tax-help-for-small-businesses-incorporated/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.futuresbc.com/wp-2/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9066_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211214T110000 DTSTAMP:20211206T222421Z CREATED:20211206T222421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T222421Z UID:10967-1618308000-1639479600@www.futuresbc.com SUMMARY:Vernon Startup Coffees DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual coffee chat. Catch up and get to know other people in our region who are interested in innovation and startups!\n\n\nJoin Daryl & Jessica for a coffee and chat! Startup coffees are a casual and friendly way to stay connected with friends and meet other founders\, devs\, remote workers\, and people who are interested in innovation and entrepreneurship in Vernon\, BC and the surrounding regions. \n **Due to COVID-19\, the location and format of Vernon Startup Coffees will be an online virtual event. \n \nWhat to expect: \n\nVernon Startup Coffees will be hosted from 10-11 am on Zoom\nYou will get the chance to connect with other guests in multiple breakout sessions for smaller group chats\n\nRegistration required (Zoom Meeting link will be emailed to all registered participants) \n \nWhat to bring: \n\nBYOC (Bring Your Own Coffee) or other beverage of choice\nCome prepared to speak and share your video on Zoom\n…that’s really all you need\n\nWho should join: \nYou’re a tech worker\, remote worker\, or an entrepreneur \nor \nYou’re interested in technology\, startups\, or entrepreneurship \nor \nYou’re looking to expand your network and meet new people \n \nHave a question? Email jessica@accelerateokanagan.com. \nSee you there! URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/vernon-startup-coffees/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR