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Past Events
Apr 18
Operations Peer group Meeting: Increase Efficiency on the Production Floor with LEAN
Friday, May 17 th from 10-12pm
Location: CapriCMW at 700-2025 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby (View Map)
Incorporating Lean practices will improve labour productivity, production capacity, R&D process, and improved profit margins. At this interactive workshop, you will gain an understanding of basic Lean...
Apr 11
BCFPA Breakfast Series: Leadership for Optimal Cultures
April 11 th , 2019 from 8:00am-11:00am
The Executive Suites Hotel at 4201 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
A company's culture defines its business -- its brand, its profitability and the well-being of its employees. With 64% of employees feeling like they don’t have a strong work culture many companies miss the mark when it comes to creating engaged and thriving workplaces.
In this month's leadership breakfast,...
Apr 03
Raising Capital: Non-Bank Financing For your Business
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 from 10-12pm
Location: MNP Office Towers at 1021 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, 21st Floor
Need Capital?
Are you early stage or need to raise equity to secure a loan? Do you have an entrepreneurial idea or new business line that doesn’t attract traditional bank financing? Nancy Goertzen, Principle of Nantucket Capital, will show you the creative...
Mar 27
Succession Planning: How Prepared is Your Organization?
For HR & Finance/Business Development Peers
Wednesday, March 27th from 10-12pm
Daiya Foods, at 2748 Rupert Street, Vancouver (View Map)
Succession Planning is an...
Mar 26
The Science Behind HPP
Tuesday, March 26, 2019, from 10-12pm
Location: HPP West Coast at 107 - 1611 Broadway Street, Port Coquitlam ( View Map )
High-Pressure Processing ("HPP") is an environmentally friendly alternative to thermal and chemical treatments that extend the shelf life of fresh goods up to 10 times without compromising...
Mar 21
Thriving in the Cannabis Edibles Space – Your Licensing Strategy
Facilitated by Cannabis Compliance Inc and Hosted by MNP
When: Thursday, March 21st, 2019 from 1pm-4pm
Location: MNP Office Towers at 1021 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, 21st Floor
Do you want to enter the edibles market? If so, depending on your approach to enter the market, you may need to apply for a license(s) from Health Canada to operate. Do you know which license is right for you? The BCFPA, in...
Mar 14
Vancouver Island Peer Group Meeting: Tour Islands West's New Facility
Date: Thursday, March 14 from 2-4pm at 4247 Douglas St., Victoria (View Map)
Hosted by Casey Sewell of Islands West
Chaired by: Jess Berlenbach of...
Mar 13
BCFPA Operations Roundtable
Wednesday, March 13, 2019, from 8:00am-12:00pm
The Board Room (1st Floor) at 9440 202 Street, Langley
The Operations Roundtable is a forum for BCFPA members of up to 12 Operations professionals per group, to network and share best practices and strive for continuous improvement. Each member company in the group is non-competitive.
Objectives & Value Expectations
To learn from the team Improve the...Mar 06
The IT Roundtable Discussion
Wednesday, March 6th, from 10-12pm
BCFPA Office Building, 1st floor Board Room at 9440 202 Street, Langley (View Map)
What are some projects you’re working on, and how can we as IT Peers support you? Need some advice or a second opinion, or care to share some of your expertise?
Submit your Roundtable Topic to Sandra at Sandra@bcfpa...
Feb 21
SOLD OUT!
Thursday, February 21st, 2019, from 8:00am-11:00am, doors open at 7:30am.
The Executive Suites Hotel at 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby (View Map)
Millennials and Gen Z account for the fastest growing consumer segment today, currently estimated at more than 25% of all consumers, but they stand apart due to their unique purchasing behaviors. This not only...
Feb 15
Operations Peer Group Meeting
When: Friday, February 15th from 10-12pm
Location: HUB International at 400-4350 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby (View Map)
A productive, well-run plant relies on workers being on the job—healthy and ready to work. An effective safety program, sometimes described as the “sixth S” in the “5S” Lean Methodology, is a key factor in worker wellness, productivity, and retention....
Jan 30
HR Peer Group Meeting
Grant Strategies for Growth
When: Wednesday. January 30th, 2019 from 10-12pm
Where: Granted Consulting, at 8278 Manitoba St, Vancouver, BC (View Map)
Did you know that HR is one...
Jan 24
Vancouver Island Peer Group: Seasonal Social
Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: EPICURE 10555 West Saanich Rd, North Saanich (View Map)
Hosted by: Jess Berlenbach of Epicure™
Join the BCFPA Vancouver Island Peer Group...
Jan 22
GETTING SHELF READY: NAVIGATING THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY AND THE FUTURE OF CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 from 8:30am to 12:00pm
Waterview Special Event Space 1661 Granville St, Vancouver (View Map)
SPECIAL MEMBER PRICE : $89 UNTIL JANUARY 8TH, 2019
REGULAR TICKET PRICE $...
Jan 17
Hidden Food Safety Risks: How to Find them, How to Control Them
Thursday, January 17th, 2019 from 10-12pm
Location: Mark Crest Foods at 19670 92A Avenue, Langley (View Map)
Food safety regulations are changing. Customer requirements for 3 rd party...