The Gay and Lesbian Business Association of BC

First Friday Lunch - April 2012

Date:

4/13/2012

Time:

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location:

Be There Studio, 102 - 211 Columbia St., Vancouver

Details:

Come join us for the GLBA's April First Friday Luncheon featuring speaker Ric Arnold with his presentation, Building a Loyal Customer Base.

RAISE YOUR COMPANY'S PROFILE!
All GLBA members are entitled to bring along marketing material in order to raise awareness of their company or industry.

Please inform the GLBA office prior to the event if you will be taking advantage of this opportunity so that we can ensure there is sufficient space for you. If you wish to discuss this member benefit in more detail then do not hesitate to contact the office directly. Please note that this is a MEMBERS ONLY benefit.

PARKING DETAILS:

Easy Park

Lot 4: 107 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
Rates (Mon-Fri):
6am - 6pm	$2.25/hour (Max $9)
6pm - 6am	$4.75 flat rate

Lot 31: 160 Water Street between Cambie and Abbott
Rates (Mon-Fri):
6am - 6pm	$2.00/half hour (Max $11)
6pm - 6am	$2.00/half hour (Max $7)

Street Parking
In effect from 9am - 10pm (2 hour time limit)

10 cents for 6 minutes
25 cents for 15 minutes
$ 1.00 for 60 minutes
$ 2.00 for 120 minutes

First Friday Lunch - March 2012

Date:

3/2/2012

Time:

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location:

Be There Studio, 102 - 211 Columbia St., Vancouver

Details:

Come join us for the GLBA's March First Friday Luncheon featuring speaker Brad McPhee with his presentation, Rev Up Your Wealth for 2012 with Financial Strategies. Brad McPhee is the new personal-finance columnist for Money$ense in Outlooks, Canada's national gay magazine, and a consultant with Investors Group. In this presentation you'll learn about the top five tax minimization strategies that every investor must know, including how to:

Receive similar tax refunds without RRSP contributions
Receive Tax free growth outside your RRSP
Invest with the goal of no negative returns
increase your RRSP refund by 30% on average
Dollar cost average your risk

PARKING DETAILS:

Easy Park

Lot 4: 107 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
Rates (Mon-Fri):
6am - 6pm	$2.25/hour (Max $9)
6pm - 6am	$4.75 flat rate

Lot 31: 160 Water Street between Cambie and Abbott
Rates (Mon-Fri):
6am - 6pm	$2.00/half hour (Max $11)
6pm - 6am	$2.00/half hour (Max $7)

Street Parking
In effect from 9am - 10pm (2 hour time limit)

10 cents for 6 minutes
25 cents for 15 minutes
$ 1.00 for 60 minutes
$ 2.00 for 120 minutes

First Friday Lunch - February 2012

Date:

2/3/2012

Time:

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location:

Be There Studio, 102 - 211 Columbia St., Vancouver

Details:

Come join us for the GLBA First Friday Luncheon featuring speaker Gina Best with her presentation, Skipping a Mortgage Checkup Could be Bad for Your Health.Taking on a mortgage is likely to be the largest financial commitment you will ever make. Gina Best of Mortgage Alliance West will explain why in these times of low interest rates your mortgage should be working extra hard for you.

The mortgage market is constantly changing with new offers ever week, but also new conditions and restrictions. Anyone with a mortgage should be aware how theirs is performing and should prepare ahead for the end of their fixed term.

Date:	Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Location:	Be There Studio 102 - 211 Columbia Street Vancouver, BC Map
Speaker:	Gina Best
Agenda:	12:00pm - Registration & Lunch 12:30pm - Presentation 1:00pm - Questions & Networking
Cost:	$20.00 for GLBA Members $25.00 for non-members (SPECIAL OFFER) Includes lunch (salad & sandwich, coffee or tea)*

*SPECIAL OFFER:
If you are a GLBA member and would like to bring a guest to our Friday Luncheons we are extending the member rate for your guests attendance. You will need to contact our office with guest information at 604-739-4522 or email us at office@glba.org.

Gina Best
Skipping a Mortgage Checkup Could be Bad for Your Health

Gina Best is the co-owner of Mortgage Alliance West.
Gina's past career in investment and finance lead her to the mortgage brokerage industry in 2003. Then in 2004, she launched the then-named Meridian Pacific Mortgages with the vision to grow her company to include five mortgage brokers within five years. As with
any goal, Gina surpassed it, growing her company to 12 brokers in her fourth year of business.

Exceptional customer service has always been Gina's professional goal. It is, in part, why her company has grown so quickly; and why Mortgage Alliance West continues to grow not only in size, but also in reputation. Gina's professionalism and understanding of individual customer needs has been recognized with numerous awards. In 2005 she received the Director's Club Award from Meridian Financial, and the Chairman's Club
Award in 2006 and 2007. Gina was Firstline's Meridian Broker of the Year in 2007, the recipient of Mortgage Alliance's President's Club Awards for 2008 and 2009. She was also the Notable Networker Award recipient for BNI Marinaside in five consecutive years from 2006 to 2010.

Gina is strong believer in customer loyalty and its value for word-of-mouth marketing. To that end, she considers every client to be a client for life. In the few hours each day when she isn't working diligently for her clients, she is contributing to her Marinaside BNI chapter while overseeing four other Lower Mainland chapters as the Assistant Director; taking advantage of a quiet moment to read; and spending time with her husband and two young children. All of which, she considers great contributors to her personal success, and the continuing success of Mortgage Alliance West.

To learn more about how Gina can help you find the right mortgage, and to understand her superior approach to customer service, email her today at gina@mawest.ca, subscribe to her e-newsletter at www.ginaknowsbest.com, and follow her on Twitter @ginaknowsbest.

PARKING DETAILS:

Easy Park

Lot 4: 107 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
Rates (Mon-Fri):
6am - 6pm	$2.25/hour (Max $9)
6pm - 6am	$4.75 flat rate

Lot 31: 160 Water Street between Cambie and Abbott
Rates (Mon-Fri):
6am - 6pm	$2.00/half hour (Max $11)
6pm - 6am	$2.00/half hour (Max $7)

Street Parking
In effect from 9am - 10pm (2 hour time limit)

10 cents for 6 minutes
25 cents for 15 minutes
$ 1.00 for 60 minutes
$ 2.00 for 120 minutes

First Friday Lunch - January 2012

Date:

1/6/2012

Time:

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location:

Be There Studio, 102 - 211 Columbia St., Vancouver

Details:

Come join us for the GLBA First Friday Luncheon featuring speaker Alana Bennett with her presentation, Diversifying your marketing portfolio & the benefits of Vancouver's market demographics. Learn about the importance of diversifying your marketing portfolio including online (SEO, Google Analytics, social media, & e-blasts) and print (newspaper, magazine, targeted publications, & direct mail).

Date:	Friday, January 6th, 2012
Location:	Be There Studio 102 - 211 Columbia Street Vancouver, BC Map
Speaker:	Alana Bennett
Agenda:	12:00pm - Registration & Lunch 12:30pm - Presentation 1:00pm - Questions & Networking
Cost:	$20.00 for GLBA Members $25.00 for non-members (SPECIAL OFFER) Includes lunch (pasta salad & sandwich, coffee or tea)*

Steven Tait Alana Bennett
Diversifying your marketing portfolio & the benefits of Vancouver's market demographics.

Alana is the Senior Account Representative at the WE Newspaper, BlackPress. She has extensive experience in managing online and print marketing campaigns and developing brand strategies. Additionally in her current position she assists with public relations and promotional events. Her sales experience spans a network of 124 newspapers, 3 websites, and 13 magazines.

PARKING DETAILS:

Easy Park

Lot 4: 107 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
Rates (Mon-Fri):
6am - 6pm	$2.25/hour (Max $9)
6pm - 6am	$4.75 flat rate

Lot 31: 160 Water Street between Cambie and Abbott
Rates (Mon-Fri):
6am - 6pm	$2.00/half hour (Max $11)
6pm - 6am	$2.00/half hour (Max $7)

Street Parking
In effect from 9am - 10pm (2 hour time limit)

10 cents for 6 minutes
25 cents for 15 minutes
$ 1.00 for 60 minutes
$ 2.00 for 120 minutes

First Friday Luncheon - December 2011

Date:

12/2/2011

Time:

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location:

"Be There Studio" 102 - 211 Columbia St. Vancouver

Details:

Join us for the GLBA First Friday Luncheon featuring speaker Pauline O'Malley with her presentation, Speed Qualifying - Stop Wasting Time!
Quickly determine if there is a deal by identifying exactly where prospects are in their buying cycle. Discover the magic of carefully crafted questions. Probe into four key areas that drive decision-making. Easily uncover who all the players are and determine within minutes what to do next.

"Pauline's amazing. Her suggestions are worth millions and her selling system is gold. She's really funny too!" - Bryan Searle, Co-Owner, The Elbow Room

Discover the six levels of interest that all business buyers experience when making a decision to invest
Cut your selling time in half by using four criteria that accurately qualify all buyers
Develop a short questionnaire that inspires business buyers to commit quickly and easily
Separate "tire-kickers" from real buyers within minutes
Sort through more leads with less effort and improve your conversion rates by as much as 30%

Date:	Friday, December 2, 2011
Location:	Be There Studio 102 - 211 Columbia Street Vancouver, BC Map
Speaker:	Pauline O'Malley
Agenda:	12:00pm—Registration & Lunch 12:30pm Presentation 1:00pm—Questions & Networking
Cost:	$20.00 for GLBA Members $25.00 for non-members (SPECIAL OFFER) Includes lunch (pasta salad & sandwich, coffee or tea)*

Pauline O'Malley, Sales & Business Development Strategist
Speed Qualifying - Stop Wasting Time!

Pauline's passion is sales. Working in management and sales for several years in the finance, technology and manufacturing sectors, Pauline believed there had to be an easier approach to selling.

She and her team of strategists embarked upon the design of a business development system that would change marketing, sales, and customer service forever. After three and a half years of research and testing with 260 companies, Pauline published TheRevenueBuilder® – Making Customer Relationship Management Work! in 2002.

Pauline's authentic approach to closing deals attracts independent entrepreneurs and selling professionals in the business-to-business sector from around the world. Now known as RevTurbo™, Pauline's system is practiced by over 100,000 selling professionals in Canada, the United States, England, Australia, India and China.

PARKING DETAILS:

Easy Park

Lot 4: 107 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
Rates (Mon-Fri):
6am – 6pm	$2.25/hour (Max $9)
6pm – 6am	$4.75 flat rate

Lot 31: 160 Water Street between Cambie and Abbott
Rates (Mon-Fri):
6am - 6pm	$2.00/half hour (Max $11)
6pm - 6am	$2.00/half hour (Max $7)

Street Parking
In effect from 9am - 10pm (2 hour time limit)

10 cents for 6 minutes
25 cents for 15 minutes
$ 1.00 for 60 minutes
$ 2.00 for 120 minutes

First Friday Lunch - November

Date:

11/4/2011

Time:

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Location:

Be There Studio, 102 - 211 Columbia St. Vancouver

Details:

Come join us for the GLBA First Friday Luncheon featuring speaker Steven Tait with his presentation, What is SEO? Learn the common misconceptions of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and how it can help your business drive sales and generate leads.

Date:	Friday, November 4, 2011
Location:	Be There Studio 102 - 211 Columbia Street Vancouver, BC Map
Speaker:	Steven Tait
Agenda:	12:00pm—Registration & Lunch 12:30pm—Presentation 1:00pm—Questions & Networking
Cost:	$20.00 for GLBA Members $25.00 for non-members (SPECIAL OFFER) Includes lunch (pasta salad & sandwich, coffee or tea)*

Steven Tait
What is SEO? Discover Common Misconceptions and Learn how to Drive Sales and Generate Leads.

Steven is the Search Marketing Coordinator for Layer 7 Technologies, a local, Vancouver based software company. Steve manages many aspects of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Social Media Marketing Campaigns. Prior to his role with Layer 7 Technologies he worked in an agency environment and also as an in-house SEO for several years. This wealth of experience has enabled Steve to assist many companies and clients in making the most out of their web presence.

Steven's early career was in publishing where he was fortunate enough to gain experience in the European market working in London as an editorial assistant for Orion Books. Steven has a small but growing family and he loves playing hockey on the weekends.

PARKING DETAILS:

Easy Park

Lot 4: 107 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
Rates (Mon-Fri):
6am – 6pm	$2.25/hour (Max $9)
6pm – 6am	$4.75 flat rate

Lot 31: 160 Water Street between Cambie and Abbott
Rates (Mon-Fri):
6am - 6pm	$2.00/half hour (Max $11)
6pm - 6am	$2.00/half hour (Max $7)

Street Parking
In effect from 9am - 10pm (2 hour time limit)

10 cents for 6 minutes
25 cents for 15 minutes
$ 1.00 for 60 minutes
$ 2.00 for 120 minutes

First Friday Lunch - Rescheduled

Date:

10/14/2011

Time:

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Location:

Be There Studio, 102 - 211 Columbia Street, Van.

Details:

GLBA's First Friday Lunch is being rescheduled to Friday October 14th due to the Thanksgiving weekend.

Come join us for the GLBA First Friday Luncheon being held for the first time at the Be There Studio in the heart of historic Gastown!

First Friday Luncheons are held year-round at varying locations and feature prominent speakers from the business community. This is your opportunity to network and share ideas with other GLBA members, meet the board of directors and learn about the benefits of joining the Association!

Date:	Friday, October 14th, 2011
Location:	Be There Studio 102-211 Columbia Street Vancouver, BC V6A 2R5
Speaker:	Donald Chu
12:00pm	Registration & Lunch
12:30pm	Presentation
1:00pm	Questions & Networking
Cost:
	20.00 for GLBA Members $25.00 for non-members (SPECIAL OFFER) Includes lunch (soup, salad, Sandwich, coffee or tea)*

*SPECIAL OFFER:
If you are a GLBA member and would like to bring a guest to our Friday Luncheons we are extending the member rate for your guests attendance.

You will need to contact our office with guest information at 604-739-4522 or email us at office@glba.org.

Donald Chu
Canadian Healthcare discussion in context of Healthcare Benefit Plans

Donald Chu is the Vice President of ICBA Benefit Services Ltd, who is currently the supplier for the membership benefit plan of GLBA. Donald has worked in the health insurance industry for over 10 years, and his experience spans from working for an insurance provider to working as an independent consultant advising employers on benefit plan issues.

In an environment where costs are increasing for healthcare, Donald will discuss the landscape of the Canadian Healthcare system today and where it's headed. More importantly, you will learn how it relates to you as an employer and your efforts in curbing healthcare inflation.

PARKING DETAILS:

Easy Park

Lot 4: 107 East Cordova Street, Vancouver
Rates (Mon-Fri):
6am - 6pm	$2.25/hour (Max $9)
6pm - 6am	$4.75 flat rate
*Lot 31: 160 Water Street between Cambie and Abbott*
Rates (Mon-Fri):
6am - 6pm	$2.00/half hour (Max $11)
6pm - 6am	$2.00/half hour (Max $7)

Street Parking
In effect from 9am - 10pm (2 hour time limit)

10 cents for 6 minutes
25 cents for 15 minutes
$ 1.00 for 60 minutes
$ 2.00 for 120 minutes

First Friday Lunch
Date:	7/8/2011
Time:	12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location:	The Edge Social Grille & Lounge, 1000 Granville St
Details:
Come join us for the GLBA First Friday Luncheon. Meet some of your GLBA Board of Directors, learn about new Member-to-Member benefits and Network with other GLBA Members. SPECIAL OFFER: If you are a GLBA member and would like to bring a guest to our Friday Luncheons we are extending the member rate for your guests attendance. You will need to contact our office with guest information at 604-739-4522 or email us at office@glba.org. PARKING DETAILS: Underground, secured parking at a reduced rate of $3.00 for up to 3 hours (based upon availability)

BNG2 Third Quarter - 2011
Date:	7/1/2011
Time:	7:30 AM- 9:00 AM
Location:	Cascadia Hotel & Suites - 1234 Hornby Street

2011 Annual General Meeting
Date:	6/30/2011
Time:	6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location:	GLBA Office, 102 - 211 Columbia Street, Vancouver
Details:
The GLBA Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 6:30 pm at the GLBA office. The order of business is the election of directors and to conduct other business of the society. Look forward to seeing you there. SPECIAL NOTE TO NON MEMBERS: We are very pleased to have you attend our Annual General Meeting. Please be advised as you are not a member with GLBA you are not entitled to vote at this meeting.

Social Networking and Online Marketing
Date:	6/3/2011
Time:	12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location:	The Edge Social Grille & Lounge, 1000 Granville St
Details:
Come join the the GLBA's Social Networking and Online Marketing for Small Businesses, presented by Ryan Bazeley, Principal, Holler Public Relations . Meet some of your GLBA Board of Directors and Network with other GLBA Members. PARKING DETAILS: Underground, secured parking at a reduced rate of $3.00 for up to 3 hours (based upon availability)

LOUD Scholarship Gala - 2011
Date:	5/26/2011
Time:	7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location:	CBC Vancouver, Studio 700 - 740 Hamilton Street
Details:
ONLINE TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE...LIMITED TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR TONIGHT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE GLBA OFFICE AT 604-739-4522 The 3rd Annual LOUD Scholarship Gala presented by the GLBA and TD will take place Thursday, May 26, 2011 at CBC Studio 700. Parking available at various public lots (including across from QE Theatre, Sandman Hotel, and the Vancouver Library). IMPORTANT NOTE: Tickets for the gala are transferable, but not refundable.

First Friday Lunch
Date:	5/6/2011
Time:	12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location:	The Edge Social Grille & Lounge, 1000 Granville St
Details:
Come join the Re-Launch of the GLBA's First Friday Lunches. Meet some of your GLBA Board of Directors, learn about new Member-to-Member benefits and Network with other GLBA Members. PARKING DETAILS: Underground, secured parking at a reduced rate of $3.00 for up to 3 hours (based upon availability)

BNG2 Second Quarter - 2011
Date:	4/1/2011
Time:	7:30 AM- 9:00 AM
Location:	Cascadia Hotel & Suites - 1234 Hornby Street

EVENT POSTPONED - Seven Steps to Financial Freedom
Date:	2/15/2011
Time:	11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Location:	TD Tower - 29th Floor - 700 West Georgia Street

BNG2 First Quarter - 2011
Date:	1/1/2011
Time:	7:30 AM- 9:00 AM
Location:	Cascadia Hotel & Suites - 1234 Hornby Street

GLBA's Christmas Cheer!
Date:	12/9/2010
Time:	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:	Tight Lounge - 1181 Davie Street, Vancouver BC
Details:
On behalf of the Board of directors for the Gay and Lesbian Business Association it is my pleasure to invite you to join us for our Annual GLBA Christmas Party. This year we are pleased to be at the recently reopened Tight Lounge at 1181 Davie Street. It will be between 5pm and 7pm on Thursday December 9th (a week today). Why not bring a friend and join us for a drink or two before dinner. Looking forward to seeing you there.

BNG2 Fourth Quarter - 2010
Date:	10/6/2010
Time:	7:30 AM- 9:00 AM
Location:	Cascadia Hotel & Suites - 1234 Hornby Street

2010 Annual General Meeting
Date:	9/22/2010
Time:	5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:	102-211 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2R5
Details:
The GLBA are please to invite you to the GLBA 2010 AGM on Wednesday September 22nd Location: 102-211 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 2R5 Time: 5:00 to 6:00pm ** Only full paid active members of the GLBA will be granted access to the AGM. Please make sure that your 2010/2011 due have been paid in full by checking your member profile on our website or contacting the GLBA office. Street Parking is availible infront of the building, or on Columbia and Cordova Cost: $0.00 for GLBA members Members only event

VQFF Networking Reception & Film Screening
Date:	8/18/2010
Time:	5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:	Vancity Theatre & Atrium - 1181 Seymour Street
Details:
Want new revenue? Need new prospects? Register now for an exclusive, free, invitation to the Vancouver Queer Film Festival LGBT Professional Networking and Film Event. The event will kick off at 5:00 with a reception featuring Lebanese cuisine by Nuba and a complimentary glass of wine courtesy of Sumac Ridge. Then a screening of the powerful and moving film Children of God at 7:00pm. Director Kareem Mortmer brings us one of the first dramatic features to tackle issues of homophobia in the Bahamas. Click here for more film information. There are only 4 invitations left so register now to meet new contacts. Not a member? Click here to become a member now and attend for free.

BNG2 Third Quarter - 2010
Date:	7/1/2010
Time:	7:30 AM- 9:00 AM
Location:	Cascadia Hotel & Suites - 1234 Hornby Street

It's Time To Get LOUD!
Date:	5/20/2010
Time:	7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location:	CBC Studio 700 - 700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Details:
On May 20th we invite you to come to our Second Annual LOUD Awards, presented by TD Canada Trust and the GLBA of BC. Held this year at the brand new CBC building, it will be a night full of celebration, entertainment and fun.