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Jul 07
2017 WAGE COMPENSATION SURVEY
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE:
The BC Food Processors Association is pleased to be conducting its annual Compensation Survey. Each year, BC food processors rely on this report’s data for the most current, reliable and detailed insight on salaries, incentives and demographics within BC’s evolving food processing community. The report is used by numerous companies to help determine compensation levels for all members of their staff. Your participation in this survey is critical in ensuring that the report’s information is as accurate and complete as...
May 31
HR Peer Group meeting, Weds May 31 at 10am at Fine Choice Foods. Finding Cost-Savings in Employee Benefits to Fund Other HR Programs
This session will share info about the latest employee benefits trends, the drug landscape and how to find cost-savings in employee benefits programs. The info shared will be beneficial for anyone who is a solopreneur to those working at large companies. Additionally, Antonio Zivanovic, (CEO of The ReFrame Group) will also share about BCPFAs new affinity employee benefits program.
The employee benefits landscape is changing rapidly and it is common to...
May 24
Registration for this Event is now CLOSED. Thank you!
Agenda:
7:30 - 8:30 Registration & hot buffet breakfast 8:30 Welcome by Reliance Insurance 8:40 Food Recall Crisis & Management Seminar 9:45 Q & A 10:00 Thank you and networking opportunityJoin Reliance Insurance and accomplished global crisis food recall industry leaders to learn how to avoid or manage product recall. This fast-paced seminar will give you up-to-date information on regulations, how to prevent a recall, the good the bad and...
May 19
Operations Peer Group Meeting
This meeting is limited in capacity - Processors or those Associates wanting to embark on a LEAN journey only please.
AGENDA
Lean: 5S – Improve Efficiency, Eliminate Waste
5S Simulation Game/Tour of Ideon Packaging
Friday, May 19, 2017 10:00am – 11:30AM
Location:...
May 12
Processors Only Please.
Finance Peer Group Agenda
“HOW TO PITCH TO INVESTORS”Friday, May 12th, 2017 at 10:00AM
Venue: Fasken Martineau law office, 550 Burrard Street, Suite 2900, Vancouver.
Welcome: Co-chair James Pratt, Prosnack Foods
10:05-11...
May 09
Grow your Business with GS1 Canada Learn at Lunch Webinar Learn how you can leverage opportunities to connect with your trading partners, increase visibility and position your company for increased growth Do you want your products, brands and companies visible by all your trading partners? Do you want exposure to new trading partners? Are you meeting your trading partner’s business needs for information? Are you positioned to leverage all sales opportunities with on-line/eCommerce?
Join us on May 9, 2017 as the BCFPA and GS1 Canada present an educational webinar to support and grow your...
Apr 27
Vancouver Island Peer Group Meeting
Topic: Risk Management for Food Processors Date: Thursday, April 27, 2017
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: Singing Bowl Granola, 589 Bay St, Victoria
Background: You’ve worked hard to build your food processing business – are your brand, customers, employees and profits adequately protected? Come learn from Mark Johnson of Reliance Insurance, a long time BC Food Processors Association member specializing in insurance products specifically for food processors. Agenda:
· Roundtable/Introductions · Presentation...
Apr 18
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN SOLD OUT (100 members)!
Sponsored by Taipak and
Lead the Pack!
Learn the latest innovations in food packaging around the world. Learn the trends that will get your product into the shopping cart! Meet with Packaging professionals, suppliers, consultants and designers.
Packaging expert Cheryl Sullivan will share what is happening in the North American market, covering trends that impact packaging, design, labelling, regulations, recycling and...
Mar 31
ERP Discovery Fair: Find the right technology system that fits your company. Hosted by BDC
This event is for members only and limited to 30 people. Limit max 2 per company.
Processors: meet software implementation specialists, see demos, ask questions and arrange for private discovery sessions, if desired. Determine the best fit for your ERP system, meet potential vendors and shortlist top choices! This is a FREE event, but pre-registration is required. Registration now closed. Thank you!
Before the Event:
Learn about the services beforehand to maximize your...Mar 30
Health Canada Webinar on the final amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations – Nutrition Labelling, Other Labelling Provisions and Food Colours We would like to invite you to a webinar, presented by Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and hosted by Ipsos. The webinar will provide you with an overview of the recent food labelling changes and compliance and enforcement activities (including information on the transition period) and offer you an opportunity to seek clarification on these changes. English webinar registration: Thursday March 30 from 10:00AM - NOON PST...
Mar 29
Mar 21
Sales & Marketing Peer Group: Making the Most of Tradeshows and Demos in Store Tour of Great Little Box Company
Venue: Great Little Box Company, 11300 Twigg Pl, Richmond
AGENDA10:00AM - Welcome and Introductions – Emily Tang, Co-chair
Guest Speaker: Chris Webber, In Suits Marketing
Tradeshows and Demos in Store...Mar 16
Nominate your products now for our special Dragon's Den style award judging event. Nominations close March 1. Click here to nominate.
See you at the BCIT Burnaby Campus at 10AM!
All companies nominated for product of the year will have the chance to present their product to an...
Mar 09
Finance Peer Group “The Business Model, Including Breakeven Analysis” Hosted by: MNP Agenda Thursday, March 9th, 2017 10:00AM
MNP Offices: Suite 2200, MNP Tower 1021 West Hastings Street, Vancouver (Google Map)
Welcome: Co-chairs Jozef Hubburmin, Fresh Direct Produce and James Pratt, Prosnack Foods
10:05-10:...
Jan 26
Topic: Brainstorming Session: Processor needs and ideas towards a VI food processing centre. Date: Thursday, January 26, 2017
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Location: Victoria Foundation, #200 - 703 Broughton Street, Victoria (The original intent was to hold the meeting at the warehouse, however due to renovations and conditions at the office we cannot hold the meeting there. The Victoria Foundation has kindly offered their boardroom and LifeCycles will take people on a tour after the meeting if there is interest).
Background: As mentioned at our meeting in...