5:30-6:30pm “Offer-tunity” Fair – Networking in the Lobby
6:30pm-9pm Gala Event
Port Theatre in Nanaimo, BC
Wine and catering will be provided
The seCatalyst Gala Event will combine inspiring speakers, social enterprise pitches in a Dragons’ Den style format, and expert judges for a high-energy, high-impact event that raises the profile of Vancouver Island social enterprises and the social enterprise sector as a whole.
We have an amazing prize package available for the three finalists that includes up to $25,000 in cash, plus access to expertise, social enterprise support, technical & marketing assistance to help you grow or scale your enterprise!
Where and When is it?: This event will take place the evening of May 20, 2015 at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo, BC. Wine and catering will be provided, with an active networking component incorporated.
Keynote Speaker
The Gala’s key note speaker will be Vickie Cammack, founder of Tyze Personal and a ground-breaking pioneer in the world of social enterprise and innovation. Vickie recently received the Order of Canada for her work, and was recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Top 100 most powerful women. Read more about Vickie Cammack here.
Judges
Michelle Stilwell, MLA, Minister for Social Development and Social Innovation
Derek Gent, Executive Director, Vancity Community Foundation
