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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Chinese Market: Cross-Border E-commerce Seminar and B2B Meetings with Tmall Global HQ Team
DESCRIPTION:The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) and Tmall Global invite you to an exclusive seminar in downtown Vancouver on Tuesday\, March 19. Here\, you’ll uncover invaluable insights on expanding your brand in the Chinese e-commerce market\, leveraging the robust ecosystem provided by Tmall Global. We welcome all companies and manufacturers of retail and consumer brands and goods. This event will be especially beneficial for companies involved in health products\, as experts from the Tmall Global Health Category Team\, from Alibaba headquarters in Hangzhou\, China\, will be available to share their insights. Click here for event registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith China emerging as the world’s largest online consumer market\, accounting for nearly 50 percent of global transactions\, the potential for growth is unparalleled. According to Statista\, this trend is set to continue\, with projected revenue reaching US$1\,996.0 billion by 2025\, fueled by the increasing demand among China’s burgeoning middle-class for high-quality imported goods through e-commerce platforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDespite this immense potential\, many brands encounter challenges due to uncertainties and a lack of local business expertise. Our expert speakers will cover key topics such as navigating the Chinese e-commerce landscape\, with a particular focus on the health product market industry in China\, and strategies for successful collaboration with Tmall Global. Additionally\, we’ll address the critical importance of safeguarding IP rights on e-commerce platforms while expanding internationally\, providing you with essential insights on how best to protect your brand. \nAgenda:\n8:30 am PDT: Registration and Networking\n9:00 am PDT: Business Seminar Presentations and Panel Discussion \n• What is Tmall Global and Alibaba Group? Learn about China’s leading e-commerce company\n• Health consumer goods market trends\, opportunities\, and category focus from the visiting Tmall Global HQ team from Hangzhou\, China\n• How to onboard with Tmall Global – business solutions explained\n• Hear firsthand experiences from a Tmall Global seller/merchant\, a Tmall Partner\, and service providers\n• Understand essential steps to protect your IP when selling on Chinese e-commerce platforms \n12:10 pm PDT: Networking Lunch\n1:10 pm PDT: B2B Meetings with Tmall Global (Participation contingent upon vetting and confirmation by CCBC) \nB2B Meetings with Tmall Global:\nFor attendees looking to maximize their event experience\, we encourage you to take part in B2B meetings with the Tmall Global team in the afternoon\, alongside service providers that can assist with your China e-commerce growth. These curated meetings offer unparalleled opportunities for networking and collaboration within the Tmall Global ecosystem. Attendee participation is subject to vetting and confirmation by CCBC\, to ensure alignment with the event’s objectives for successful engagements. Please indicate your interest to take part in the afternoon session when booking your ticket on Eventbrite. \nTickets: Free of charge. Registration includes coffee breaks and networking lunch. Click here for event registration. \nLivestream:\nFor those who aren’t able to join us for the in-person event in Vancouver\, please register here to watch the event livestream via Zoom (Business Seminar Presentations and Panel Discussion only). \nFor more information\, please contact Lotta Ygartua\, Regional Director\, Western Canada\, CCBC\, at lotta@ccbc.com. \nAbout Tmall Global and the Team:\nTmall Global is the leading cross border B2C ecommerce platform in China under Alibaba Group. Click on this link to learn more about the platform. \n \nAllen Lei\nBusiness Development America’s Regional Head\nTaobao&Tmall Group\, Alibaba\nHangzhou HQ \n \nJill Wang\nHead of Health Team\nTmall Global\, Taobao&Tmall Group\, Alibaba\nHangzhou HQ \n \nYuan ZHOU\nHead of Health Food & Nutraceutical Category\nTmall Global Taobao&Tmall Group\, Alibaba\nHangzhou HQ \n \nElvis Pang\nHead of Nutrition Marketing\nTmall Global Taobao&Tmall Group\, Alibaba\nHangzhou HQ \n \nNicole Lin\nBusiness Development Country Manager\nTmall Global\, Taobao&Tmall Group\, Alibaba\nVancouver office \nNicole Lin joined Alibaba\, Tmall Global in 2018\, and has since worked as a BD manager for the Americas region\, and category manager for the Tmall Overseas Fulfilment team. Ms. Lin has extensive work experience in both FMCG and luxury retail\, and is now focusing on helping Canadian brands and partners tapping into China through cross-border e-commerce. \nWho Else You’ll Hear From: \nAllison Boulton\nPrincipal\nAslin Canada \n \nSudha Kshatriya\nTrade Commissioner\, Consumer Products\nGlobal Affairs Canada \n \nKate Liang\nKey Account Manager\nWPIC Marketing + Technologies \nA key member of WPIC’s brand management practice\, Kate Liang has a decade of experience managing and growing brands in China. \nAt WPIC\, Ms. Liang deploys her skillset to craft go-to-market strategies for Canadian and Western consumer brands in China. With experience in marketing\, operations\, strategy\, and project management\, Ms. Liang excels in bridging the gap between clients’ objectives and operational success. Ms. Liang has a robust understanding of Chinese consumer trends\, branding tactics\, and digital platforms\, and she has helped brands from every product category capitalize on growing Chinese consumer demand. \n \nChristophe Moreira\nSr. Director of International Sales\nFactors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. \n \nDavid Spratley\nPartner\, Trademark Agent\nDLA Piper \nDavid Spratley is a partner in DLA Piper (Canada) LLP’s Intellectual Property and Technology group. He ‎advises clients on a wide range of intellectual property\, information technology\, privacy\, e-commerce ‎issues and related issues. Mr. Spratley helps with creating\, protecting\, enforcing and commercializing ‎trademarks\, copyright and other technology\, drafting and negotiating IT outsourcing and services ‎agreements and cloud computing agreements\, implementing e-commerce solutions\, drafting web site ‎terms of use\, and developing\, distributing\, licensing and supporting software\, video games and other ‎technology. As well\, he assists clients in complying with federal and provincial privacy legislation ‎‎(including through privacy audits and drafting privacy consents and policies)\, Canada’s Anti-Spam ‎Legislation (CASL)\, promotional contest laws and gift card laws. He also advises on IP\, IT\, privacy\, and ‎related aspects of commercial transactions. Mr. Spratley is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for ‎technology law\, intellectual property law\, and information technology law.‎ \n \nHong YANG\nFounder and President\nCAC Group \nHong YANG\, President of Canada’s CAC Group\, has been recognized for his exceptional scientific research achievements and profound academic background. For over two decades\, he has actively promoted trade and economic cooperation between North America and Asia. Since establishing the CAC Group in 1999\, Mr. Yang has focused on industrial product trade. In the past decade\, he expanded his entrepreneurial efforts into the natural health food sector by founding CAC Natural Foods Company and successfully introducing the Webber Naturals brand to the Chinese market\, becoming a leader and advocate for healthy living. In the Internet era\, Mr. Yang is committed to building a digital international trade platform to serve more trading companies in China and Canada. \n \nWilliam Xie\nCEO \nCAC Group \nAs the CEO of CAC Group\, William Xie is dedicated to driving the digital transformation and digital marketing development of the CAC Group\, leveraging his 30 years of professional experience in Canada and China. With extensive expertise in e-commerce operations\, technology management\, and business risk control\, Mr. Xie has held positions in global Fortune 500 companies such as Alibaba\, Amazon\, Alipay\, and Maersk. His leadership and insight enable CAC Group to make steady progress in its digital transformation\, aiming to achieve outstanding success. \n \nMaggie Yu\nCFO\nJustOrder \nMaggie Yu is a dynamic professional with extensive expertise in international trading business and market access solutions. With a focus on the Canadian brands entering the Chinese retail market\, she serves as the key account manager of the TP (“Trading Partner”) service division of JustOrder. With over a decade of experience in brand management\, sales & distribution\, and social media marketing\, Ms. Yu brings a wealth of experience in navigating complex market landscapes and forging strategic partnerships to facilitate market entry and expansion. Known for her strategic mindset and exceptional client management skills\, Ms. Yu is committed to empowering the Canadian brands\, especially in the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) industry\, to thrive in the competitive Chinese retail market.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/e-commerce-seminar-and-b2b-meetings-with-tmall-global-hq-team/
LOCATION:Pavilion Ballroom\, Sheraton Wall Centre\, 1000 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 2R9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC,CCBC Event,English
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SUMMARY:Mastering IP Protection and Data Regulations in China
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) protection and data security nuances in China with our upcoming comprehensive training session on March 22. As data becomes an indispensable facet across diverse industries\, most Canadian companies face increasing complexities in comprehending the evolving landscape of data security and regulations in China. \nThis training is specifically tailored to guide Canadian companies\, particularly SMEs\, on IP protection and registration practice and understand the new IP and digital regime in China. It will provide comprehensive insights on trademark registration\, patent protection\, and digital IP and data management regulations. With the ever-changing regulatory landscape\, it is imperative for businesses to stay abreast of the latest developments to formulate optimal strategies in their respective industry sectors and protect their business interests when operating abroad. Our training sessions aim to equip CCBC members and attendees with updated knowledge. \nWhether your company is already established in China or contemplating market entry\, this training is significant in navigating the challenges posed by new data and IP laws. Join us to learn from Gowling WLG experts Jason Yang and Brent Arnold\, as they share expertise that will empower your organization to navigate the complexities of IP and data protection in China\, ensuring a robust strategy aligned with the evolving landscape in the country. Click here for webinar registration. \n \nTickets:\nCCBC Members: free of charge\nNon-Members: $50 + tax \nAgenda: \n\n\n\nPart 1: Guidance on IP protection and registration in China\n\n\n• Navigating the trademark registration process\n\n\n• Strategies for patent protection\n\n\n• Case studies: Enforcement and litigation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 2: Understanding China’s new digital IP and data regime\n\n\n• Overview of the new data protection laws and regulations\n\n\n• Governance and protection\n\n\n• Case studies: Data ownership and transfer\n\n\n\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Speakers: \nBrent Arnold\nPartner\nGowling WLG \nBrent J. Arnold is a partner practicing in Gowling WLG’s Advocacy department\, specializing in cybersecurity and commercial litigation. In 2019\, he co-authored the Canada chapter of Chambers Global Practice Guide: Data Protection & Cybersecurity\, 2nd ed. In 2022\, he co-authored the Canada chapter of the Chambers Fintech 2022: Trends and Developments report. He was part of the team that secured a victory in the largest data breach class action in Canadian history. Brent is also a director of the Internet Society Canada Chapter\, and sits on the executive of the cybersecurity and privacy section of the International Association of Defense Counsel. \n \nJason Yang\nAssociate\, Patent Agent\nGowling WLG \nJason is a qualified (China) patent attorney with more than ten years’ experience. He is a member of Gowling WLG’s Beijing and Vancouver offices with extensive patent experience in both China and North America. Jason is able to provide valuable assistance to North American clients looking to understand the Chinese market or Chinese clients looking to understand the North American market. He is highly experienced in patent-related work\, with a primary focus on drafting\, prosecution\, patent validity and infringement analysis for clients in the tech sector. In addition\, he is skilled at filing and prosecution strategies in the area of industrial design. \n \nDavid Perez-Des Rosiers\nDirector\, Quebec Chapter\nCanada China Business Council \nAs Director of the Quebec Chapter\, David Perez-Des Rosiers is responsible for building the CCBC membership base throughout the province by connecting Canadian and Chinese businesses\, promoting Canada-China bilateral trade\, organizing events and supporting member service delivery. David has a diverse background with experience in marketing\, consulting\, research\, and as a Parole Officer for the Correctional Service of Canada. David lived in China for five years\, studying and working as a consultant for a Food & Beverage group. He was also the Special Representative to Mainland China for the Canada-China Forum\, during which he was responsible for member recruitment\, building exposure for the organization and creating initiatives in China. \nHe holds a Ph.D. in Global Studies from Shanghai University\, during which he conducted research on Canada-China partnerships in high-tech. He also holds an Msc in Criminology and a BSc in Psychology.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/mastering-ip-protection-and-data-regulations-in-china/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240325T133000
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SUMMARY:Networking Lunch with CCBC Board of Directors in Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Experience an exclusive networking lunch hosted by the Canada China Business Council (CCBC)\, offering a rare opportunity to connect with members of CCBC’s Board of Directors\, including Chairman Olivier Desmarais\, President Graham Shantz\, Vice-Chair Hon. Martin Cauchon\, Vice-Chair David Fung\, and Executive Director & COO Sarah Kutulakos\, as they visit Vancouver. Other board members in attendance include Paul Blom\, Executive Director of the British Columbia First Nations Energy and Mining Council; Joyce Lee\, Partner and Chair of Asia Group at McCarthy Tétrault LLP; and the Hon. James Moore\, P.C.\, Senior Business Advisor at Dentons\, among others. \nTake advantage of this opportunity to connect with Canada-China business leaders in an intimate setting\, fostering valuable connections and gaining insightful perspectives. Click here for event registration. \n \nTickets:\nCCBC Members: $40 + tax\nNon-Members: $80 + tax\nLimit of two registrations per transaction \nVenue:\nTeck Resources\n34th Floor\, Bentall 5\, 550 Burrard Street\nVancouver\, BC\nV6C 0B3
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/networking-lunch-with-ccbc-board-of-directors-in-vancouver/
LOCATION:Teck Resources\, 34th Floor\, Bentall 5\, 550 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC,CCBC Event,English
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T033455
CREATED:20240226T154731Z
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Expanding Market and Funding Opportunities for Canadian Businesses in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)
DESCRIPTION:Comprising Hong Kong\, Macao and nine municipalities of China’s Guangdong Province\, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is poised to become the new economic powerhouse for China and the world. With a staggering population of over 80 million and a GDP surpassing US$2\,000 billion\, the GBA offers an unrivaled concentration of innovative talents\, research and technologies\, pioneering policies\, and robust financial infrastructures that no businesses would want to overlook. \nIn this session\, officials from the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will share the latest developments\, government initiatives\, and funding support within this thriving region. Canadian entrepreneurs and companies will learn how they can leverage Hong Kong’s unique position to capitalize on the market and financing opportunities in the GBA for real business growth in GBA\, China\, and Asia. \nThe Canada China Business Council (CCBC) is honoured to have Dr. Jimmy Chiang\, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion\, Invest Hong Kong\, and Ms. Cathy Li\, Assistant Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)\, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region\, as guest speakers\, and Ms. Sandra Zhao\, Partner at McMillan LLP\, to share their Canadian clients’ experiences in the GBA. \nA networking cocktail reception will follow the presentations. Click here to register. \n \nWho Should Attend?\n• Senior executives and C-suite leaders from Canadian businesses and organizations are encouraged to register\n• Canadian businesses interested in expanding into the Asia market\n• Entrepreneurs seeking to capitalize on the vast opportunities offered by the GBA\n• Investors keen on exploring investment opportunities in the region \nTickets:\nFree for CCBC Members and invited guests only; limit of 2 registrations per member company. \nAddress:\nMcMillan LLP\nBrookfield Place\, 181 Bay Street\, Suite 4400\nToronto\, Ontario\nM5J 2T3 \nAgenda:\n4:30 pm EDT: Registration and Networking\n5:00 pm EDT: Welcome Remarks\, Presentations\, Fireside Chat and Q&A\n6:00 pm EDT: Cocktail Reception\n7:00 pm EDT: Event Ends \nDress Code:\nBusiness formal \nAbout the Speakers: \nDr. Jimmy Chiang\nAssociate Director-General of Investment Promotion\, Invest Hong Kong\nThe Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region \nDr. Jimmy Chiang is Associate Director-General of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK)\, the government department responsible for attracting foreign direct investment into Hong Kong. \nDr. Chiang joined InvestHK in 2003 and was promoted to Head of Tourism and Hospitality in 2010. He assumed the position of Associate Director-General in 2015. Currently\, he oversees the business operations of the department’s 30+ overseas and Mainland offices\, as well as the International Business Development\, Mainland and GBA Business Development\, Consulate and Chamber Engagement\, and several Sector Specialist teams at the head office. Prior to joining InvestHK\, Dr. Chiang held various managerial positions with an international shipping company for five years. \nDr. Chiang has a doctorate in hotel and tourism management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University\, a Master’s degree in business administration from The University of British Columbia and a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences from The University of Hong Kong. \nMs. Cathy Li\nAssistant Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)\nThe GBA Development Office\, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region \n \nSandra Zhao\nPartner\, Capital Markets & Securities | Mergers & Acquisitions\nMcMillan LLP \nSandra Zhao is a Partner at McMillan LLP and a member of the Capital Markets and M&A Group. She leads the firm’s China Practice and is fluent in Mandarin. Her practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions\, contested transactions\, going public transactions\, corporate finance and business restructuring and she has significant cross-border experience with inbound transactions from China and the U.S. Ms. Zhao has represented public and private company clients in a wide range of industries in connection with the purchase and sale of businesses and capital raising\, and is experienced in advising shareholders as well as boards of directors in connection with proxy fights. She also regularly advises public companies on corporate governance\, security-based compensation\, shareholders rights plans\, securities regulatory compliance and general corporate and securities law matters. Ms. Zhao has an interest and expertise in shareholder activism and the duties of boards of directors and has written numerous publications on these topics\, as well as taught as a guest lecturer at Queen’s University Faculty of Law and Lincoln Alexander School of Law. \nMs. Zhao holds a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from the University of Toronto. She was the winner of the Lexpert 2022 Rising Stars Awards: Leading Lawyer Under 40 and has been recognized by Lexpert in 2023 as one of Canada’s Leading Finance and M&A Lawyers and as a Leading Lawyer to Watch in the area of Corporate Finance & Securities. \n \nJames Rausch\nManaging Director and Head\, Global Transaction Banking\nRBC Capital Markets \nJames Rausch is Global Head of Banks\, Brokers & Exchanges at RBC Investor & Treasury Services and is also a member of the Investor & Treasury Services Operating Committee. He is based in Toronto. \nAs Global Head of Banks\, Brokers & Exchanges\, Mr. Rausch has end-to-end responsibility for the sales\, service and product delivery of Canadian dollar services to our financial institution partners globally. Mr. Rausch also leads our Graduate Rotational Program in Canada\, and is heavily involved in mentoring new and high potential employees. \nMr. Rausch joined RBC in 2014 and is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in financial markets\, including 12 years at Powerex and previously at Infoware Software\, the Toronto Stock Exchange and Toronto Dominion Bank. His broad business experience includes transaction banking\, client coverage\, risk management\, commodities trading and corporate finance. \nMr. Rausch became a CFA charterholder in 1999 and holds an MBA from the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science from the same institution. He recently completed a certificate in the Foundations of Applied Mindfulness Meditation\, is a certified facilitator of the Mindfulness Without Borders program and is a Professional Coach pursuing his Associate Certified Coach (ACC) accreditation. Mr. Rausch is a diversity advocate\, leading the diversity leadership council for the division in Canada as well as the executive sponsor for the next-gen stream. As a visible LGBTQ+ leader\, Mr. Rausch recently delivered the lunch keynote at the Out on Bay Street conference. \nMr. Rausch is the past divisional co-chair of the RBC United Way Giving Campaign and participates as a board member on the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) and DAREarts. He was a past board member of Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) and co-chaired the North American Council. \n \nSarah Kutulakos\nExecutive Director and COO\nCanada China Business Council \nSarah Kutulakos joined the CCBC in 2007 and has since revitalized CCBC’s role as Canada’s premier bilateral trade and investment organization. Ms. Kutulakos has re-centered the Council’s activities around providing business services\, catalyzing business growth and activity\, and advocating for stronger Sino-Canadian bilateral trade and investment. This has resulted in extensive public outreach activities\, internal infrastructure improvements\, the launch of new programs such as the Business Incubation Centre\, and thriving member relations. \nPrior to joining CCBC\, Ms. Kutulakos worked for 11 years in marketing\, product development\, and management with a major multinational corporation\, where she had multiple assignments involving China. Ms. Kutulakos managed worldwide product businesses that marketed to China and used China-based sources of supply. She was also involved in several projects requiring cooperation with the Chinese government. Ms. Kutulakos has led both established and start-up businesses within the context of a global corporation and has broad emerging market business experience\, and has been involved in the Greater China region since the late 1980s when she lived and worked in Taiwan. There\, she was the first non-Chinese employee of a local high-tech start-up firm\, where she gained a deep understanding of Chinese business practices. \nA fluent Mandarin speaker\, Ms. Kutulakos’s interest in China began at the University of Wisconsin\, where she studied Chinese\, marketing\, and international business. She holds an MBA in finance and operations from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester. She frequently speaks on China issues\, including marketing\, trade\, investment\, and Canada-China relations. \n \nJeff Zhang\nRegional Director\, Central Canada\nCanada China Business Council \nJeff Zhang has over 20 years of international experience in private\, public and non-profit organizations in a variety of sectors including E-commerce\, oil and gas\, retail\, commercial real estate\, education and financial services. Prior to joining CCBC\, Mr. Zhang worked in establishment and operation management at a Sino-Foreign joint venture company and in strategic partnership management at a Fortune 500 multinational company. He also led and assisted a number of Canadian companies and educational institutions into China where he was responsible for strategic partnerships and branding establishment. \nMr. Zhang has an MBA in marketing and international business from Concordia University in Montreal and is fluent in Mandarin and English. He has also been a guest speaker at professional business associations in China and Canada.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/expanding-market-and-funding-opportunities-for-canadian-businesses-in-the-guangdong-hong-kong-macao-greater-bay-area-gba/
LOCATION:McMillan LLP\, Brookfield Place\, 181 Bay Street\, Suite 4400\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 2T3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,English,Ontario
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240328T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T033455
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SUMMARY:Quebec Community Series: Member Experience - Building and Maintaining Partnerships in Academia
DESCRIPTION:The Quebec CCBC Community on Best Business Practices in China serves as a platform for members to exchange insights and establish exchange groups across sectors in China. Given shifting business perspectives between Canada and China and ongoing market changes\, this community provides crucial updates to CCBC members. With a focus on fostering deeper connections and understanding of the Chinese market\, meetings in this series will have a limited number of participants\, ranging from 8 to 10\, ensuring focused discussions on specific themes in an exclusive setting. The agenda will be divided into two distinct periods: the first part will focus on training and knowledge sharing\, while the second part will focus on open discussions. \nTopic:\nMember Experience – Building and Maintaining Partnerships \nTickets:\nFree of charge for CCBC members; $500 + tax for non-members \nNumber of participants:\nLimited spots are available\, and there is a one-representative limit per organization. Maximum of 10 participants; registration will be on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPlease confirm your presence by email to David Perez-Des Rosiers\, Director\, Quebec Chapter\, at perez.dr@ccbc.com.
URL:https://ccbc.com/event/quebec-community-series-member-experience-building-and-maintaining-partnerships/
LOCATION:CCBC Quebec Chapter Office\, RC4\, 759 Square-Victoria\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CCBC Event,CCBC Events,English,French,Quebec
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